HoyTrabajas is a technology company.
HoyTrabajas has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round.
HoyTrabajas has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
HoyTrabajas is a technology-centric recruitment platform specializing in HR software for the operational and low-skilled labor market, primarily in Latin America with a focus on Colombia.[1][2][3][4] It connects businesses with candidates by enabling real-time exchange of resumes and job openings, streamlining hiring for operational roles through recruitment services, HR tech solutions, and outsourcing.[2][4] The company serves Colombian businesses seeking quick access to operational staff, solving inefficiencies in recruiting low-skilled workers via a tech-driven marketplace.[2][3][4] With roots in Y Combinator's W22 batch, it reports employee counts ranging from 5-9 to 118 across sources and revenue estimates from $500K-$1M to $33.1M, indicating growth momentum post-YC acceleration.[1][2][5][6]
Founded in 2017 in Bogotá, Colombia, HoyTrabajas emerged to address gaps in the operational labor market across Latin America.[3] The idea stemmed from the need for efficient, tech-enabled recruitment of low-skilled workers, allowing real-time matching of resumes and job openings.[4] Key early traction came from its participation in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 (W22) batch, which propelled its focus on Colombia-specific HR services and recruitment for operational roles.[2][5] Headquartered at 9020 Carrera 12 in Bogotá, the company has expanded operations while maintaining a lean structure, with a UK entity (HOYTRABAJAS LIMITED) registered later for potential international presence.[2][7]
HoyTrabajas rides the wave of HR tech digitization in emerging markets, where Latin America's growing operational workforce demands faster, cost-effective hiring amid labor shortages.[2][3] Timing aligns with post-pandemic remote work shifts and economic recovery in Colombia, amplifying demand for specialized platforms over legacy job boards.[1][4] Favorable market forces include rising gig economy trends and tech adoption in HR outsourcing, positioning it to capture share in a fragmented recruitment space.[2][6] As a YC W22 alum, it influences the ecosystem by validating LatAm HR tech, inspiring similar startups and attracting investment to Bogotá's burgeoning scene.[2][3]
HoyTrabajas is poised for regional expansion beyond Colombia, potentially scaling its real-time platform to broader LatAm markets or the UK via its registered entity.[2][3][7] Trends like AI-driven matching and outsourced HR will shape its path, boosting efficiency amid talent competition.[1][5] Its influence may evolve from niche operator to regional leader, leveraging YC networks for partnerships—building on its tech-centric foundation to redefine operational hiring in emerging economies.[2][6]
HoyTrabajas has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
HoyTrabajas's investors include 99 Startups, ALLVP, Alpha4 ventures, Balderton Capital, Canaan Partners, Catapult Capital, Coatue, Coelius Capital, FasterCapital, Flex Capital, Force Over Mass Capital, Global Founders Capital.
HoyTrabajas has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Seed in October 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2022 | $5.0M Seed | 99 Startups, ALLVP, Alpha4 ventures, Balderton Capital, Canaan Partners, Catapult Capital, Coatue, Coelius Capital, FasterCapital, Flex Capital, Force Over Mass Capital, Global Founders Capital, Goat Capital, Latitud, Liquid 2 Ventures, monashees, Msd Capital, MYASIAVC PTE LTD, Hans Tung, Picus Capital, Pioneer Fund, Quiet Capital, Silence, Soma Capital, Torch Capital, Uncork Capital, Vibe Capital, Xochi Ventures, Y Combinator, Anna Yuan, Ariel Lambrecht, David Vélez, Errol Damelin, Ilya Golubovich, Immad Akhund, Justin Mateen, Karim Atiyeh, Kevin Lin, Kirill Makharinsky, Manolo Atala, Michael Levinthal, Michael Staton, Mik Attisani, Nicky Goulimis, Oliver Jung, Paul Graham, Philippe Teixeira da Mota, Ricardo Weder, Sahin Boydas, Sergio Furio |