Vizzy, the talent platform and CV disruptor for global brands, has raised a £3.65m seed led by Adjuvo. Vizzy allows candidates to build a truly personalised digital profile that reflects their potential, interests and ambitions – helping young people stand out in the new world of work.

Launched to market in 2023, Vizzy’s first customer was British luxury brand Burberry, which leveraged the platform to identify the best talent for its undergraduate programme. Vizzy has since also partnered with companies, including Virgin Group, Louis Vuitton, PizzaExpress and WHSmith, to supercharge their early career hiring processes. 

The traditional CV and cover letter job application process has remained unchanged for decades and is no longer fit for purpose. This, combined with the influx of new technologies allowing candidates to apply for multiple roles simultaneously, means recruiters aren’t able to surface the best and most diverse talent. 

Chris Woodward-Jones, CEO and Co-Founder of Vizzy said: “I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved in such a short time. Having launched the full product in 2023, it has been great to see some of the world’s biggest brands change how they see candidates. We’re surfacing incredible talent that otherwise would have been missed and saving both time and money for our clients. This latest investment will enable us to scale up as we meet the market demand for the Vizzy platform, supporting candidates and talent teams around the world.”

Mark Foster-Brown, CEO, Adjuvo, said: “At Adjuvo we invest in groundbreaking innovations that drive technology transformation. Vizzy has reinvented the CV for a new generation of digital natives, moving beyond the outdated black-and-white résumés of the past to help current job seekers showcase their true characters and standout qualities. With a vast market opportunity ahead, our members are excited to support Vizzy’s talented team as they rapidly scale the business and grow their already impressive client base.”

Sarah Lock, Recruitment Lead, Virgin Group, said: “At Virgin, we’re all about challenging the status quo to create positive change, and Vizzy’s fresh, disruptive approach to the CV is exactly the kind of innovation that excites us.”

Peter Kong, Head of Talent Acquisition, North Asia, Louis Vuitton, said: “Through partnering with Vizzy, we have seen remarkable efficiency gains. By allowing talent to showcase what they are capable of has enabled us to attract candidates with great skills effortlessly. A game-changer in modern recruitment!”

Kate Harcourt, Group Head of Talent Acquisition, WHSmith, said: “Not only has Vizzy helped us identify our most engaged talent more efficiently from very large application volumes, but it has also unlocked new insights into personality and ambition.”