Local firm receives foreign investment

GetLinks, the platform and ecosystem that connects tech talents with opportunities across Asia, has received an investment from Australia’s SEEK Group and Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneur Fund (Photo courtesy of GetLinks)

GetLinks will benefit Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund’s network of resources, experience and know-how technologies.

It will also benefit frrom SEEK group’s network of online employment marketplaces across 18 countries in positioning GetLinks as the most effective tech HR platform in Asia.

The proceeds from the funding will help GetLinks expand from recruiting to offering skills and talent training, and developing hyper-localised operating hubs across the markets in which it operates.

The Thailand-based tech recruitment service has more than 500,000 profiles of developers, designers and digital marketers on its platform and caters to over 3,000 companies operating in six major tech hubs in Asia, including Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, India and the Republic of Korea.

It has been focusing on creating an online adaptive talent platform that enhances the skills of employees while providing them an open opportunity with leading tech companies across Asia.

“We’re constantly looking at ways to empower talents by helping them build their skills, connections, teams and careers. In other words, we bring humanity to technology and put the power back into the hands of the job seekers,” said Djoann Fal, co-founder and CEO of GetLinks.

During its three years of operation, GetLinks has established a community of talents across the tech world, ranging from developers, designers and digital marketers to operation managers and sale leaders.

Its priority is scaling up in existing markets by acquiring candidates through a series of networking activities, including organising events, producing content, and supporting digital transformation and talent mobility.

“Ultimately, we want to build an adaptive talent workforce and encourage the world’s best to help build a Silicon Valley in Asia,” Djoann said.

Some of the companies that have used GetLinks’ service include giant tech brands such as Alibaba Group, Traveloka, Baidu, Grab, Google, Line, Agoda, SingTel, Accenture, Garena, and others.