Dutch vacancy app Swipe4Work secures €400K to help people find their ‘dream job’

The Netherlands-based Swipe4Work, a vacancy app that claims to help people find their “dream job,” announced that it has secured €400K in a fresh round of funding to accelerate the growth of its app.

Swipe4Work will use the funds to improve its product, integrate AI applications, and expand its platform in all of the Netherlands.

In a company statement translated from Dutch, Mattheüs Nubé, co-founder of Swipe4Work, says, “The investment is a milestone for Swipe4Work and allows us to improve our product, implement AI applications and boost brand awareness.”

“In the meantime, we continue to listen to feedback from employers and job seekers to make the application process fairer, faster and more fun,” adds Nubé.

Investors in this round

The investment came from NOM, the regional development agency for the Northern Netherlands, and G-Force Capital, a Dutch-based early-stage investment fund that backs startups in the digital domain.

Niek Huizenga, Investment Manager at G-Force, says, “In these times of staff shortages, the traditional job platforms are simply not good enough. Young people look at their work, career and employer in a completely different way.”

“Swipe4Work responds very well to this and knows how to serve the target group perfectly. And just as important, it is a very good team consisting of passionate and experienced HR professionals, marketers, financial specialists and IT professionals,” adds Huizenga.

Boudewijn Hulst, Investment Manager NOM, says, “As NOM we are committed to inclusion and equality, also in the labour market. Swipe4Work fits in seamlessly with this, with a platform that connects employees and employers based on aspects that really matter.”

The vacancy app

Founded in 2022 and co-owned by Mattheüs Nubé and Lotte van der Kolk, Swipe4Work aims to simplify the job application process in a competitive labour market by making it fun, fast, and fair.

Since its launch, the app has connected approximately 150 companies, including Belsimpel, Klippa, and Parkos. With over 10,000 downloads, Swipe4Work caters to both active and passive job seekers. 

The app’s feature allows users to find suitable job matches efficiently through swiping, eliminating the need for a CV and cover letter. The app’s matching algorithm assesses users based on skills, personality, and interests, going beyond traditional qualifications. 

Originally active in the Northern Netherlands, Swipe4Work is expanding to the Randstad region and aims to cover the entire Netherlands soon.

Nubé says, “For generations Y and Z, CVs and traditional motivation letters are outdated. They want equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, age, ethnic or cultural background.”

“Swipe4Work promotes inclusion by allowing candidates to apply anonymously and easily until the match is made,” adds Nubé.

Starting in November, the company plans to enhance the application experience by incorporating visual elements, including company videos within the job listings. 

This update aligns with the preferences of the current generation, providing candidates with a better understanding of a company’s core values and working environment.