WhyBrilliant raises €1M to scale AI job matching, backed by Merantix

With fresh funding, WhyBrilliant plans to expand its AI-powered hiring platform, which matches professionals and employers through conversational AI and aims to replace traditional application-based recruitment. HRtech WhyBrilliant raises €1M to scale AI job matching, backed by Merantix With fresh funding, WhyBrilliant plans to expand its AI-powered hiring platform, which matches professionals and employers through conversational AI and aims to replace traditional application-based recruitment. Tamara Djurickovic 3 hours ago Share Share Send email Copy link Berlin-based hiring platform WhyBrilliant has launched publicly with €1 million in pre-seed funding from Merantix .

The company is developing an AI-powered recruitment platform designed to help professionals find suitable roles through conversational AI rather than traditional job applications. WhyBrilliant was founded by Patrick Böert and Aleksander Heimrath in response to growing frustrations with conventional hiring processes. As recruitment increasingly relies on automated screening tools, candidates often face lengthy application processes with limited feedback, while employers struggle to identify suitable talent efficiently.

The company takes a different approach to hiring by reversing the traditional application model. Instead of candidates searching and applying for jobs, WhyBrilliant uses a pair of AI agents to represent both sides of the recruitment process. One agent engages with candidates to understand their skills, experience, and career goals, while another works with employers to understand hiring requirements.