AI startup Alex raises $17 million to automate job interviews

Business Sep 30, 2025

AI startup Alex has bagged $17 million in fresh funding, led by Peak XV Partners with backing from Y Combinator and Uncorrelated Ventures.
Their voice-based AI handles initial job interviews automatically—think thousands of interviews every day—with Fortune 100 companies and other large organizations already on board, according to co-founder Aaron Wang.

Alex's edge over competitors

Alex is going head-to-head with rivals like HeyMilo and ConverzAI, but wants to go beyond LinkedIn-style profiles by building deeper, more detailed snapshots of job seekers.
The goal? Help recruiters quickly connect with pre-qualified candidates and make hiring smoother for large organizations.