Spott Raises $21M Series A to Expand AI-Native Recruiting Platform
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 22, 2026
Belgian startup Spott has secured $21 million in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital to scale its AI-native recruiting platform, which targets manual workflow reduction and improved recruitment data management. The company was founded by former McKinsey, Bain, and BCG consultants. The broader news roundup also highlights an IIM Kozhikode graduate's struggle to secure callbacks despite 250-plus applications, underscoring persistent hiring friction in white-collar job markets.
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