EarlyJobs, an innovative AI-powered recruitment platform, has secured ₹1.2 crore in seed funding to accelerate its mission of revolutionizing India’s hiring ecosystem. The funding round was led by Power Tech Enterprises, with additional investment from angel investor N J Jacob, marking a significant vote of confidence in EarlyJobs’ disruptive pay-per-hire model.
Founded by Ravi Prakash Kumar, Surbhi Rani, and Saurav Kumar, EarlyJobs combines artificial intelligence with a vast network of freelance recruiters to tackle the inefficiencies of traditional hiring. Unlike conventional job portals that charge upfront fees, EarlyJobs charges companies only when a candidate is successfully onboarded, aligning its success directly with client outcomes. “Hiring should be outcome-driven, not fee-driven,” said CEO Asish Chakraborty, emphasizing the platform’s commitment to accountability and transparency.
Currently operational in over 150 cities, EarlyJobs serves more than 50 enterprise clients, including big names like Flipkart, Bigbasket, HDFC, and shaadi.com. The platform has facilitated over 13,000 interviews and 1,000+ successful placements, supported by a network of 200+ freelance recruiters managing 3,000+ open roles. Notably, over 80% of these recruiters are women professionals working remotely, highlighting EarlyJobs’ role in empowering flexible, inclusive career opportunities.
The leadership team’s strength is a key factor behind EarlyJobs’ rapid growth. Akanksha Bharti leads recruiter hiring and training, while CTO Prashob P drives technological innovation to ensure a seamless user experience. Growth advisors like Ratan Saha and operational leaders such as Dipanjana Das contribute strategic and ethical guidance, rounding out a well-rounded management team.
With fresh capital, EarlyJobs plans to onboard 10,000 recruiters by 2025 and launch 750+ franchise-led hubs nationwide, enabling entrepreneurs to operate under the EarlyJobs brand and expand its reach. Co-founder Saurav Kumar envisions creating 1 million jobs per month by 2027, aiming to make recruitment faster, more efficient, and outcome-focused.
Industry experts see EarlyJobs as a game-changer addressing persistent challenges in Indian hiring-high costs, slow processes, and misaligned incentives. This seed funding milestone positions EarlyJobs well to scale its technology-driven, recruiter-empowered model, promising a new era for India’s recruitment ecosystem.