Bertelsmann Makes First-ever Japan Investment in AI Recruitment Platform HelloBoss, Fueling the Launch of Its Next-gen AI Agent

TOKYO, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- HelloBoss, Asia’s leading AI-powered recruitment platform developed by Tokyo-based startup NGA, announced today that it has raised Series A funding backed by international media group Bertelsmann, marking the firm’s first-ever strategic investment in Japan. The round also includes participation from BAI Capital, a venture capital firm with a track record of backing over 40 unicorns and 17 IPOs. The funding will accelerate HelloBoss’s global expansion and support the rollout of its flagship feature: the AI Agent, a patent-backed tool that intelligently automates and simplifies hiring for both employers and jobseekers.

Series A Funding Fuels Global Hiring Vision, with Japan as Strategic Launchpad

HelloBoss is one of Asia’s largest AI-driven job platforms, designed to reinvent hiring through automation and intelligent matching. Since its launch in early 2023, it has received rapidly traction, recording a tenfold revenue increase—despite a lean team of just 20 people in two years—and is now trusted by global brands including Marriott, and Dior.