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Sova
Psychometric recruitment assessments
- 21-100 employees
- B2B
- Artificial Intelligence
- Enterprise
- Recruitment
- HR
- SaaS
- Marylebone, London, UK
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Company mission
To break the status quo & disrupt the world of assessment.
Our take
In recent years, there have been dramatic overhauls in the world of work, especially in areas like recruitment and teambuilding. The struggle to recruit and retain the right talent has grown, and the nature of work itself has been modified with the pivot to hybrid teams and the rising prominence of new skillsets. Sova is a recruitment tech platform looking to offer HR teams some support.
The platform develops mobile-friendly psychometric assessments to help hiring happen faster, with greater accuracy, and with less bias. It supports situational judgement and cognitive tests, alongside video interviews and digital assessment centres, and wraps all this up in a unified data layer that boosts visibility and integration with existing HR tools.
Startups like TestGorilla, eSkill, and The Predictive Index all offer similar capabilities, and are also benefitting from the upswing in HR department funding. Sova, however, boasts a broad and impressive client roster that includes Santander, Pfizer, and Vodafone. This will give the company a strong springboard as it develops into the world’s largest HR tech market: North America.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Private medical cover after probation
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension after 3 month probation (3%+5% contributions)
- Employee assistance programme
- L&D programme
Company values
- Making Science Work
- Different, Together
- Restless Spirits
- Ever Upwards
Funding (2 rounds)
Feb 2022
$8.5m
SERIES A
Nov 2020
$3.8m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $12.3m
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Leadership
Alan Bourne
(CEO)Worked as a Consultant Psychologist at Royal Mail and Capital Consulting. Then spent time on the Executive Committee of the Division of Occupational Psychology, and went on to co-found Talent Q.
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Challenging work (1)
Intelligent people (1)
Growing fast (1)
Sova stands out in this area due to their unwavering commitment to setting audacious targets and goals. Right from the beginning, I was impressed by the company's fearless vision of doubling their Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) within 12 months. This level of ambition coupled with the team's relentless drive and innovative spirit in working harmoniously towards a common purpose is exhilarating especially as we make good headway against our targets. Joining a company that embraces such daring objectives and cultivates a culture of unwavering determination is nothing short of exhilarating.
Marketing
Challenging work
Jul 2023
What makes Sova truly special in this area is the exceptional caliber of thought leaders, industry experts, and inspiring individuals that comprise the team. Their deep industry knowledge, coupled with a passion for continuous learning and growth, creates a stimulating environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. Being part of a team of such forward-thinking individuals not only fosters personal development but also inspires collaboration, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence.
Marketing
Intelligent people
Jul 2023
Sova stands out for its rapid growth and ability to attract top talent with expertise in the SAAS industry. The company's strategic expansion is evident in its consistent addition of highly skilled team members who bring valuable experience to the table. Sova's agility in transitioning from its traditional approaches to embracing the latest industry trends showcases their commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation. This adaptability is also reflected in their product evolution, ensuring that they meet the evolving needs of their customers.
Marketing
Growing fast
Jul 2023