A Kirkland-based machine learning start-up is looking to use AI to connect companies with job seekers. The company has raised $4.5 million in seed funding from investors including the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. 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 universities, it is understood that corporations will be AstrumU's end customers.
A Kirkland-based machine learning start-up is looking to use AI to connect companies with job seekers. AstrumU, which is not yet live, has recently received $3m in backing from Ignition 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 universities, it is understood that corporations will be AstrumU's end customers.