HR tech startup Propel wants to power the open talent economy via tech communities

HR tech startup Propel wants to power the open talent economy via tech communities

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Besides the billions of dollars from local and foreign investors, a strong factor behind Africa’s growing tech ecosystem is its burgeoning talent. Being sought after locally and internationally, these homegrown talents — including software developers who, according to Google’s Africa Developer Report, grew almost 4% to 716,000, UI/UX designers, engineers and other tech professionals — have given rise to several talent-matching platforms across the continent, including unicorn Andela, GOMYCODE, AltSchool, Decagon among others.

Lagos- and Berlin-based startup Propel has raised €2.5 million ($2.74 million) in seed investment to build sustainable talent pipelines and facilitate the hiring of remote talent from emerging markets, particularly in Africa. Propel's community-as-a-service platform connects tech communities with companies seeking diverse talent, offering a pipeline of skilled professionals. The startup aims to generate €1 million in revenue for communities by Q4 next year. Propel's approach recognizes the importance of communities in emerging market ecosystems and focuses on the last mile of converting talent into job opportunities. The company has already worked with companies like Porsche, Mercedes, and Orange Telecoms and plans to scale its platform and deepen its ecosystem of communities.


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