Candid Hospitality

Candid Hospitality is a UK-based company transforming the recruitment process in the hospitality sector through an innovative, anonymous matchmaking platform for employers and job seekers. Founded in 2024 in Hull, UK, Candid Hospitality focuses on reshaping recruitment in the hospitality industry. The company successfully completed one deal, raising GBP 785,000 in funding on June 17, 2025, from investors including British Business Bank, Haatch, and Mercia Asset Management. The funding supports the development of their platform, enhancing their service offerings.

Candid Hospitality specializes in reshaping the recruitment landscape within the hospitality sector, offering an innovative platform that facilitates anonymous and bias-free matchmaking between employers and job seekers. The core service enables candidates to create anonymous profiles that match their skills and preferences with available roles in a unique, swipe-based interface reminiscent of dating apps. This approach eliminates traditional barriers to entry, such as CVs and cover letters, while also addressing unconscious bias in hiring processes. Candid's platform serves a diverse range of hospitality roles, including positions in management, culinary arts, customer service, and operations, targeting both active and passive candidates.

Candid Hospitality generates revenue primarily through its matchmaking service, which connects employers with potential candidates across the hospitality sector. The business model includes partnerships with hospitality operators and suppliers, allowing these entities to access a diverse talent pool that aligns with their cultural and operational needs. Transactions typically occur as employers pay for the service to gain visibility and access to candidates, while job seekers engage with the platform at no cost. In June 2025, Candid Hospitality raised GBP 785,000 in venture funding from new investors Mercia Asset Management, British Business Bank, and Haatch.

The company will utilize this funding to support the development of its matchmaking platform. Future growth plans include the launch of new features aimed at enhancing user engagement and expanding into major urban centers with high hospitality demand, although specific regions targeted for expansion have not been disclosed.