HRtech startup Upraised has garnered Rs 25 lakh in funding from UK-based Pontaq VC, facilitated by the Next Generation Incubation Scheme by the Software Technology Park of India (NGIS-STPI). Upraised, founded by Debarya Dutta, leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to match candidates with appropriate job roles through cognitive and aptitude assessments.

The platform’s machine learning algorithm aligns candidates’ strengths with suitable projects. The funding will aid Upraised in entering the US and UK markets, enhancing its technology stack, recruiting talent, and marketing efforts. Prior to this funding,

The startup had received support from the Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS) and the Nidhi entrepreneurship-in-residence (EIR) grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India through IIM-Udaipur Incubation Centre.