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I first heard about Willo at RecFest UK. I sat in on a panel they did with Amazon, and I was hooked. The vibe, the mission, the way they talked about candidate experience…it just clicked for me.
And now, Willo’s raised $4 million to scale even faster. That’s huge. A major congrats to the entire Willo team.
Willo’s Big News
The $4M round, led by Peter Bauer (yep, the Mimecast guy), is a big vote of confidence. It’s also the largest single investment Willo has raised to date.
In the CEO’s (Euan Cameron) own words, this marks a real step forward for the company. They’ve already been on a rocket ride: 64x revenue growth since 2020 and 70% growth in just the past year. But this funding is the launchpad for what’s next.
Why Willo Matters
Hiring is broken. We all know it. Too many candidates ghosted. Too much recruiter burnout. Too many tools that just don’t deliver. Willo gets that. And they’re building a platform that actually helps.
- 4M+ candidates have already used Willo.
- It’s available in 195 countries.
- They cut recruiter admin time by 50% (on average).
- And they’re saving users over $3,000 each.
Is there video interviewing? Yes. But Willo is all about creating a fairer, faster, more human hiring experience. One that works for both sides of the screen.
Verified Profiles: The Game-Changer
One part of their roadmap I’m extra excited about is Willo Verified Profiles.
This is a way to bring transparency to hiring at a time when AI-generated resumes are everywhere. They’re pulling identity, education, work history, and skill assessments into one easy-to-verify profile. Think of it as a “blue check” for job candidates.
It’s smart. It’s scalable. And it’s exactly what hiring teams need right now.
Why Willo’s Approach Resonates
Willo’s success isn’t just about the tech. It’s about their clear belief that people matter most. They’re listening to candidates, giving them a voice, and making the process less transactional. That stood out to me when I saw them at RecFest, and it continues to show in how they talk about growth and product.
From building trust with Verified Profiles to investing in deeper customer support, they’re putting their values into action. That’s rare and really refreshing.
Why I Wrote This
At Ongig, we care deeply about making hiring more human, just like Willo. That’s why I wanted to take a second to say congrats and share their good news.
If you’re a TA pro looking to level-up your candidate experience (with job descriptions that don’t suck), request a demo of Ongig. We’re building tools that work beautifully alongside platforms like Willo.
FAQs
What is Willo?
Willo is a video interview platform helping companies scale hiring while keeping the candidate experience personal and fair.
What are Willo Verified Profiles?
They’re pre-verified candidate profiles that combine identity, education, work history, and skills into a single, trustworthy source.
Why is Willo expanding to North America?
Over half of their revenue already comes from the region, so the new East Coast hub is a natural next step to support growth.
How does Willo improve recruiter efficiency?
Willo reduces admin time by up to 50%, thanks to automation, integrations, and candidate-driven workflows.
Can Ongig and Willo work together?
Absolutely. Ongig helps you attract talent with inclusive, SEO-optimized job content—Willo helps you engage and screen that talent better.
