EdtechReview.in recently reported the news of NodeFlair, an education technology platform for career advancement of tech talents, raising $2 million in its Series A funding round. The round was led by Iterative with participation from 500 Global and Persol Venture Partners, the corporate venture capital arm of human resource management group PERSOL. Additionally, the round was backed by prominent angel investors Quek Siu Rui (Chief Executive Officer [CEO] and Co-founder of Carousell), JJ Chai (CEO and Co-founder of Rainforest), and Siew Kum Hong (Former Chief Operating Officer of AirBnB China).
The Singapore-based company is leveraging the new funding to develop its platform and expand its reach within the tech community. With the help of advanced data analytics and machine learning, NodeFlair aims to empower job seekers and teachers with the knowledge they need to make informed career decisions. Founded in 2018 by Ethan Ang and Adrian Goh, NodeFlair bridges the gap between international employers and highly qualified tech professionals across Asia. The platform provides payslip-verified salary data and in-depth career information for technology roles across all seniority levels. NodeFlair supports companies of any scale, from startups to businesses like ByteDance, Dyson, Shopee, and more.
Ethan Ang, Co-founder & CEO of NodeFlair, stated, “Asia is home to many strong technical talents, and we’re seeing rapidly growing interest from United States and European Union companies in setting up technology hubs here. We believe tech professionals and companies deserve greater access to reliable, accurate data. NodeFlair is a win-win platform for job seekers and employers in the fast-growing tech sector.”
Since its launch, the startup has gained significant traction, with over 100,000 registered users benefiting from its services. The platform’s dedication to transparency and commitment to helping job seekers and teachers find the perfect fit has resonated strongly within the tech community.
Shingo Ishida, Partner & Head of Asia Pacific (APAC), Persol Venture Partners, commented on the investment, “The team at NodeFlair is building an innovative and valuable resource for talent recruitment. By combining NodeFlair’s data-driven platform with PERSOL’s expertise in talent acquisition, I’m confident our partnership will accelerate the growth of Asia’s tech industries.”
NodeFlair has since grown to 40 employees across Southeast Asia. With the goal to reach profitability by 2024, the company is introducing new features to enhance the user experience and provide even deeper insights into career opportunities.
