A16z backs UK startup Dex to scale ‘AI talent agent’ and recruitment matchmaker

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April 29, 2025, 9:30 AM

• •Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is backing Dex, a U.K. startup aiming to redefine AI-powered talent matching.
• •Dex uses AI to match candidates with companies, offering coaching and aiming for long-term retention.
• •The startup secured $3.1 million in a pre-seed round led by a16z's Speedrun fund and Concept Ventures.
• •Dex, described as an "AI voice talent agent," engages candidates and companies to understand preferences and facilitate matches.
• •The company plans to expand its platform, starting in the U.K., and is currently hiring across engineering and marketing.

Dex, a U.K. startup, is backed by Andreessen Horowitz and aims to revolutionize how AI is used in talent matching. The platform uses AI to connect candidates with companies, offering personalized coaching and aiming for improved retention. With $3.1 million in pre-seed funding, Dex is expanding its operations and preparing for a wider launch in the U.K. and beyond. The "AI voice talent agent" approach involves a deeper understanding of both candidate and company needs to create better matches.

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