PERSOL Group Validates Hiredly’s Potential Through An Investment

One of the largest comprehensive human resources service providers in the world, PERSOL, has recently invested in Hiredly to support its upcoming technological innovation to positively transform the recruitment industry.

By Hiredly on 2023-11-27 at 7:11 AM

Updated on 2025-01-27 at 6:29 AM

Hiredly Secures Strategic Investment from PERSOL Group to Revolutionize Recruitment

Kuala Lumpur, April 21, 2022 – Hiredly, Malaysia’s leading hybrid recruitment platform, has announced a strategic investment from PERSOL Group, a global leader in human resources services. While the investment amount remains undisclosed, this milestone highlights Hiredly's potential to innovate and transform the recruitment landscape.


Who is PERSOL Group?

Headquartered in Japan, PERSOL Group is one of the largest comprehensive HR service providers globally. Since its establishment in 1973, the group has grown to over 50,000 employees across 13 countries and regions, showcasing its unmatched expertise and global reach. This investment serves as a testament to Hiredly’s capabilities and aligns with PERSOL’s vision of embracing innovation in HR.

Additionally, the announcement brought a follow-on investment from CAC Capital, a Japanese corporate venture capital firm that had previously backed Hiredly in 2019.


What This Means for Hiredly

“This partnership with PERSOL Group validates our mission to revolutionize recruitment,” shared Derek Toh, founder and CEO of Hiredly.

“PERSOL Group is one of the few recruitment companies truly embracing innovation. Together, we aim to help more people find the right jobs with the right companies. I’m excited to welcome PERSOL as an investor and look forward to a great relationship with them.”

This strategic partnership will enable Hiredly to:

  • Accelerate its growth plans.
  • Enhance its product offerings.
  • Dominate Malaysia’s Gen Y and Z recruitment market.
    Hiredly is already working on new features to empower employers by showcasing their unique company stories and helping them compete for top talent.

What’s Next for Hiredly?

Hiredly is committed to advancing its hybrid recruitment platform by:

  • Leveraging AI-driven technology for smarter job-matching.
  • Enhancing employer branding to help companies attract the right talent.
  • Providing tailored recruitment solutions to meet the unique needs of employers and job seekers alike.

Hiredly invites employers and job seekers to join their growing community. Explore how their Work Personality Test can help job seekers identify their strengths and discover the roles that suit them best. Employers can also leverage Hiredly's Employer Branding Community to connect with the right candidates.


To understand more about Hiredly’s new investment from PERSOL Group, we invite you to reach out to Eleanor Eyu (Brands and Communication) at eleanor@hiredly.com to open a more in-depth conversation. Additional information and photos are available in their press kit.


Start your journey with Hiredly and experience a smarter, more personalized recruitment process. Visit Hiredly now.

By Hiredly on 2023-11-27 at 7:11 AM