Kalibrr
AcquiredYC W13Makati, PH · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 51 employees · 6 known investors
Kalibrr is a job marketplace platform that connects job seekers with employers across the Philippines. The platform facilitates recruitment and employment opportunities across various sectors and experience levels.
Also known as Skillnova
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W13)
Kalibrr was founded in 2013 by Paul Rivera, Danny Castonguay, and Dexter Ligot-Gordon.
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Paul RiverainCo-Founder and Executive Chairman
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Danny CastonguayinCo-Founder, CTO2012–2013Danny Castonguay has designed and built products since the 1990s, including machine learning systems for games, robotics, and financial applications in the early 2000s. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from McGill University and an MBA from MIT, and has worked as a consultant across mining, energy, hospitality, retail, finance, and transportation sectors.
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Dexter Ligot-Gordonin𝕏Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer (YC W13)2012–2021Dexter Ligot-Gordon led product development at Kalibrr, a Y Combinator-backed hiring platform, where he built out the design, product management, and engineering teams. The platform operates as a tech hiring service in Southeast Asia.
Board
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Anna Irmina NavarreteBoard director
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Badri PillapakkamBoard director
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Beau SeilBoard director
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2017
▶$5.5MraisedJan 2017 · 46 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$5.5MraisedJan 2017 · 46 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Anna Irmina NavarreteDirector
- Dexter Ligot-GordonDirector
- Badri PillapakkamDirector
- Paul RiveraExecutive Officer, Director
- Beau SeilDirector
- Offering amount
- $6.2M
- Amount sold
- $5.5M
- First sale
- Jan 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
by search overlap
Tealhq1192 shared keywordsTeal helps job seekers make informed career decisions through tools and guidance on the job search process. The platform aims to demystify career navigation for individuals seeking meaningful work aligned with their personal goals.
BetterUp629 shared keywordsBetterUp provides an AI-powered coaching and professional development platform that helps organizations support employee growth and wellbeing. The platform serves enterprises and their employees through behavioral science-backed coaching and talent management tools.
Companies competing with Kalibrr for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kalibrr do?
- Kalibrr is a job marketplace platform that connects job seekers with employers across the Philippines. The platform facilitates recruitment and employment opportunities across various sectors and experience levels.
- Who founded Kalibrr?
- Kalibrr was founded by Paul Rivera, Danny Castonguay, Dexter Ligot-Gordon in 2013.
- Who are Kalibrr's investors?
- Kalibrr's investors include FundersClub, Future Now Ventures, Kickstart Ventures, Y Combinator, Learn Capital, Omidyar Network.
- How much funding has Kalibrr raised?
- Kalibrr has disclosed $5.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Kalibrr headquartered?
- Kalibrr is headquartered in Makati, PH.