Shine Interview Ltd.

Based in the UK, Shine Interview Ltd. provides an innovative video recruitment platform that facilitates efficient hiring processes through one-way and live video interviews, enhancing candidate experience and engagement. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Prudhoe, UK, Shine Interview Ltd. specializes in video recruitment solutions.

The company was acquired by GradTouch Limited in March 2025, enabling further enhancement of its product offerings. The CEO and founder, David Copple, has a background in establishing technology-driven recruitment solutions. Shine has secured funding from various investors including Durham County Council Pension Fund and Mercia EIS Fund, raising a total of GBP 1. 30 mn with a current valuation of GBP 3.

698 mn. Shine is a video recruitment platform that primarily offers one-way and live video interviewing solutions designed to streamline the hiring process. Its core product enables employers to conduct asynchronous video interviews, allowing candidates to record their responses at their convenience while facilitating a more efficient screening process. Additionally, the platform features self-scheduling capabilities for candidates, behavioral and competency-based assessment frameworks, and tools for hiring managers to comment and rate candidates throughout the interview stages.

Shine's services are utilized by organizations across various sectors, including local government and defense, with a client base spread over 80 countries, catering to diverse linguistic and cultural needs. The platform aims to enhance equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, making it accessible to a broader talent pool while reducing bias and simplifying engagement. Shine generates revenue through subscription-based models, where clients pay for access to its suite of video interviewing tools and assessment frameworks. These subscriptions may vary based on the number of users or the scale of usage, allowing organizations of different sizes to integrate Shine's services into their recruitment processes effectively.

Clients, including public sector organizations and other enterprises, engage with Shine for high-volume screening and talent acquisition, contributing to consistent transactional flows. The transaction structure emphasizes B2B relationships, wherein businesses leverage Shine's platform to enhance their hiring efficiency and improve candidate experience, thus driving ongoing revenue through sustained client partnerships. Following its acquisition in March 2025, Shine Interview Ltd. plans to enhance its product range by integrating its video recruitment platform into GradTouch Limited's offerings.

The acquisition is set to improve recruitment efficiency and fairness for employers. Future growth strategies include the development of new features that align with evolving market needs. The funding from previous investors will support these initiatives, allowing for expansion into new markets to further enhance Shine's reach and client base.