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Fuku raises pre-seed to launch AI recruitment platform

September 5, 2025
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Here’s FUKU! They’re a Singapore-headquartered human-guided AI recruitment platform designed to bring scalable and efficient hiring solutions for SMEs across Asia. 

  • Now, they've just raised $853K (1.1M SGD) in pre-seed funding!

Investor check. A family office and some angel investors joined the round. 

🤖 The ABCs of FUKU

Want to connect with the best candidates? FUKU makes it easier for you!

FUKU’s proprietary resume-matching model features deep contextual understanding and multi-channel candidate outreach.

  • Firms can integrate their WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and email accounts into the platform to empower recruiters to directly reach out to candidates from the platform.

Money matters. They offer a subscription model with three tiers.

It’s a debut! FUKU launched their beta product last June and currently has over 190 SMEs as users, with a waitlist of more than 500 companies. 

💎 What’s with the $$$? 

FUKU plans to expand regionally to Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia.

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