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.

Apr 02, 2025•9 months ago

Amount Raised

£2.3 Million

Round Type

seed

MiamiHuman Resources

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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.

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Company

Ponte

Location

Miami, Florida, United States

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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.

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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.

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