Introduction
January 2026 kicked off the year with solid momentum for the HR tech ecosystem.
4 HR tech companies raised a combined $17.5 million across Pre-Seed, Seed, and credit facility rounds, reflecting continued investor confidence in AI-driven hiring, job access, and recruitment platforms.
Below is a breakdown of the month’s deals, ranked from the largest to the smallest round.
Pintarnya is a workforce platform focused on empowering blue-collar workers through improved job access, training, and employment opportunities. The company addresses workforce inclusion and employability at scale across Southeast Asia.
- Amount Raised: $14M
- Funding Round: Credit Facility
- Investor: January Capital
ResquadAI is an AI-powered hiring platform helping companies source and hire tech talent faster and more efficiently. The platform focuses on improving speed, accuracy, and quality in technical recruitment.
- Amount Raised: $1.5M
- Funding Round: Seed
- Investor: SRG Group
Meet Caria is an AI-native recruitment software company building next-generation hiring tools designed to streamline candidate sourcing and screening from day one.
- Amount Raised: $1M
- Funding Round: Pre-Seed
- Investor: ANF Investment
AINA is an empathetic AI hiring platform that brings a more human-centered approach to recruitment. Its technology focuses on reducing bias and improving candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Amount Raised: $1M
- Funding Round: Seed
- Investor: Angel investor
These fundraisings wouldn’t have been possible without these investors:
- January Capital: A Southeast Asia-focused investor supporting early to growth-stage companies driving structural change in the region.
- SRG Group: A fast-growing specialist insurance intermediary, helping businesses navigate complex risks with tailored solutions and a people-first approach.
- ANF Investment: An early-stage investor focused on innovative, AI-driven software companies.
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