Resquad AI Raises $1.5M Seed to Scale AI-Driven Recruitment

Resquad AI Raises $1.5M Seed to Scale AI-Driven Recruitment

16 January 2026

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Abdullah Al Jaafari, Resquad AI Co-Founder & CEO

Saudi-based Resquad AI, a provider of AI-driven technical recruitment solutions, has closed a $1.5 million Seed funding round led by SRG, with participation from a group of angel investors.

The funding round will support Resquad AI’s regional and international expansion plans, as well as accelerate its growth in the global tech recruitment market.

Resquad AI is preparing for the official launch of its platform, an AI-powered SaaS solution and a global B2B marketplace for developers, enabling companies to adopt advanced technical hiring solutions beyond geographical boundaries.

Resquad AI operates as an innovative digital marketplace and SaaS platform built on a large language model (LLM) developed specifically for technical recruitment. The platform enables companies to accelerate hiring processes by up to 99% through full automation covering screening, matching, pricing, compliance, and payments—providing fast and secure access to global tech talent.

Commenting on the funding round, Abdullah Al Jaafari, Founder and CEO of Resquad AI, said that the investment supports the company’s vision of building a global recruitment ecosystem based on innovation and high-impact partnerships with both the public and private sectors, with a strong focus on expansion across the GCC.

He added that the funding will be allocated toward technology development, accelerating regional and Gulf expansion, strengthening internal teams, and establishing strategic partnerships with government entities, contributing to the growth of the digital economy.

Source: Entarabi

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