Tempo Secures £5M Funding Boost for Recruitment Start‑Up

Tempo’s Big Leap: £5 million Funding and a Future‑Proof Recruitment Revolution

Imagine turning the tedious, back‑to‑back hiring marathon into a sprint that feels more like a fun race than a chore. Tempo has just made that happen, snagging a crisp £5 million in a Series A round led by none other than Adecco Group, the Fortune Global 500 HR titan.

What Tempo Does—Minus the Boring Bits

ML magic: Smart algorithms line up job seekers with the perfect spot in a heartbeat.
Video interviews: Flick the camera, stay in your hoodie—no more queuing for screens.
Cost cuts: Companies report dropping recruitment spend by a staggering 65 %.
Speed wins: From weeks to days, because waiting to hire feels like a bad reality show.

Why Video Interviews Are the New Normal

Video chats went from “nice idea” to “must‑have” faster than a hot‑new meme. Tempo sees the shift as here to stay—and they’re riding that wave.

June saw a 33 % boost in interview traffic compared to May—proof that businesses are getting back into the groove.
Even in a tough market, this round fuels tech upgrades and a UK expansion spree.

Tempo’s Footprint & Growth Story

Since launching in 2017, Tempo has raised over £8 million, hauled in backers like Hampob Perks VC and the founders of Thomson’s Online Benefits (Chris Bruce & Michael Whitfield). With offices in London and Manchester, they plan to swell from 35 to 50 staff by 2020.

Who’s Using Tempo?

With a roster of 2,700 employers spanning finance, tech, property, and e‑commerce, the platform hosts more than 75,000 candidates ready for both permanent and temp roles.

Stars in Their Portfolio

Tempo’s tech has helped power the hiring storms of Monzo, Starling Bank, and Bulb—those high‑growth titans who need talent on speed‑dial.

Words From the Trailblazers

Ben Chatfield, Tempo’s co‑founder & CEO, shares the vision:

“We started Tempo to turn the slow trudge of recruitment into an exciting journey. With Adecco’s backing, we’re ready to spread our wings across the UK—and beyond.”

“The UK job market has been brutal, but companies are hacking it by digitising their hiring and pushing video interviews to the front. We’re thrilled to keep the momentum going and help people find the jobs they want.”

Teppo Paavola, Adecco’s Chief Digital Officer, chimes in:

“Tempo’s tech is already shaking up recruitment. We’re impressed by their platform, the feedback from employers and candidates, and the speed of impact.”

“This investment lines up with our mission to digitise HR and uplift experience. We’re stoked to join Tempo’s story and bring our global ecosystem to the table.”