Ponte has raised £2.3 million in a funding round to enhance job access for Hispanic immigrants through AI and WhatsApp. The startup aims to address employment complexities faced by this demographic in the US.
Ponte has raised £2.3 million in a funding round to enhance job access for Hispanic immigrants through AI and WhatsApp. The startup aims to address employment complexities faced by this demographic in the US.
04/02/25, 9:38 PM
Location
miamiMoney raised
£2.3 million
Industry
human resources
Round Type
seed
Ponte, a Miami-based startup, has secured £2.3 million in funding to revolutionize job access for Hispanic immigrants. The platform employs AI and WhatsApp to connect workers with jobs in hospitality, construction, and retail sectors. Their innovative success-based model charges employers only after 30 days of employment. The company boasts a 95% Hispanic user base with over 60,000 jobseekers.
Company Info
Location
miami, florida, united states
Additional Info
Ponte is a Miami-based startup co-founded by two Colombian entrepreneurs, focusing on helping Hispanic immigrants in the US secure employment through a unique platform that uses AI and WhatsApp. The platform connects job seekers with opportunities in hospitality, construction, and retail, targeting an underserved demographic. Ponte operates on a success-based model that charges employers only after a worker has been employed for 30 days, making recruitment risk-free. Since its launch, the company has successfully placed nearly 800 workers in jobs and continues to grow.