Growyx is a technology company.
Growyx has raised $120K across 1 funding round.
Growyx has raised $120K in total across 1 funding round.
Growyx is a remote technology company headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, that operates a talent recruitment platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) for human resources (HR).[1][2][3][6] It helps companies hire high-performance professionals in tech, product, marketing, and related roles—such as software developers, data analysts, and designers—through vetted freelancers and cultural fit matchmaking, solving the challenge of efficient talent attraction, selection, and retention in competitive markets.[3][5][6] The platform serves businesses seeking remote, flexible hiring options amid talent shortages, with recent growth including a 2025 merger with 99hunters (now Hunterhero) to form a candidate mapping platform and prior seed funding in 2022.[2][4]
Growyx emerged as a remote-first company with roots in Brazil, drawing team members from regions like the "land of chimarrão" (Rio Grande do Sul), the "capital of cheese bread" (Minas Gerais), and northern Portugal, emphasizing transformation through relationships between companies and professionals.[1] Key leaders include Chief Revenue Officer Yukio Yokota, an entrepreneur with finance and investment experience who studied in Chicago and aims to dominate LATAM by 2026; Front-End Developer Eduardo Vargas, focused on UX and user-centric solutions; and Financial Analyst Luana de Paiva, who joined in 2022 and highlights the company's culture of constant learning and idea-sharing.[1] Early milestones include pre-seed and seed funding around 2022, followed by a pivotal 2025 merger with 99hunters to enhance AI-driven HR capabilities.[2][4]
Growyx rides the wave of AI-driven HR transformation and the booming demand for remote, freelance tech talent amid global talent shortages and hybrid work trends post-pandemic.[2][3][6] Its timing aligns with 2025's startup consolidations, like the merger with 99hunters, capitalizing on market forces such as LATAM's rising tech hubs and Europe's remote work policies, positioning it against competitors like Intera (process-focused recruitment) and Index (remote tech hiring).[2][4] By influencing ecosystems through efficient matching, it reduces hiring friction for startups and scale-ups, fostering innovation in underserved regions like Brazil and Portugal.[1][3]
Growyx is poised for LATAM dominance by 2026 via aggressive expansion under leaders like Yokota, leveraging post-merger AI enhancements for candidate mapping and deeper HR automation.[1][2] Trends like AI personalization in recruitment and freelance economy growth will propel it, potentially evolving into a full-suite talent platform influencing remote work standards across emerging markets. This builds on its core belief in relationships driving transformation, turning talent challenges into scalable advantages.[1][6]
Growyx has raised $120K in total across 1 funding round.
Growyx's investors include Bossanova Investimentos.
Growyx has raised $120K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $120K Seed in July 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2022 | $120K Seed | Bossanova Investimentos |