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FIKA JOBS RAISES $4M FOR AI-POWERED VIDEO HIRING

AI DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, JUN 23, 2026

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Stockholm-based Fika Jobs has secured $4 million in funding to develop a video-first hiring platform that uses AI agents to conduct candidate interviews. The platform combines AI interview capabilities with short-form video profiles.

Fika Jobs is positioning itself at the intersection of recruitment and social media, creating a hybrid experience comparable to LinkedIn and TikTok. The platform leverages AI agents to conduct initial candidate interviews through video, streamlining the early stages of hiring processes. The funding will support the development and market expansion of the platform, which addresses a key pain point in recruitment: the time-intensive nature of initial screening. By automating video interviews with AI agents, companies can process more candidates while candidates can present themselves in a format suited to modern communication preferences. The video-first approach reflects broader industry trends toward asynchronous hiring and remote work. Rather than scheduling synchronous interviews, candidates record responses that AI agents evaluate, potentially reducing scheduling friction and expanding geographic reach for both employers and job seekers.

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