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TechCrunch Jun 23, 2026 at 13:00 Startups Rising Hot

Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates

Stockholm-based startup Fika Jobs is building a video-first hiring platform that combines AI interview agents with short-form video profiles, creating something that feels like a cross between LinkedIn and TikTok.

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Jun 23, 2026 at 13:00 TechCrunch

Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates

Stockholm-based startup Fika Jobs is building a video-first hiring platform that combines AI interview agents with short-form video profi...

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