“STAR”T UP: AstrumU, a machine-learning startup that aims to connect students with careers, has raised $3 million from Ignition Partners and Correlation Ventures, GeekWire reports. Other angel investors were not disclosed. Based in Kirkland, Washington, AstrumU’s goal is to connect companies with job-seekers. And the company will also be partnering with universities to help do that, but corporations will be AstrumU’s end customers, according to GeekWire.
A Kirkland - based machine learning start - up is looking to use AI to connect companies with job opportunities . AstrumU , which is not yet live , has recently received $ 3 m in backing from Matrix Partners and Correlation Ventures , along with other undisclosed angel investors . The company hopes to address what it sees as inefficiencies in the higher education system by using machine learning to help students find meaningful careers straight out of college . Whilst AstrumU will work with students and teachers , it is understood that corporations will be AstrumU 's primary focus .