AI-Native Hiring Platform Elly Debuts with New Funding
A new AI-powered hiring platform named Elly has launched with a round of funding led by Sorenson Capital. The platform aims to reduce administrative tasks for talent teams and improve the candidate experience. Elly's model focuses on workflow integration and providing actionable analytics for recruiters.
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