Miguel Cordon · · 1 min readThailand-based GetLinks buys Indonesian jobs platform Ekrut
Photo credit: GetLinks
GetLinks, a Thailand-based firm focused on supporting tech talent, has acquired Indonesian jobs platform Ekrut, according to VentureCap Insights, which tracks regulatory filings in Singapore.
Tech in Asia has reached out to Ekrut to find out more.
With the acquisition, GetLinks is slated to go up against heavyweights like JobStreet and Indeed in Indonesia. Job postings in the country have dropped since the beginning of this year, with active listings experiencing a 16.1% dip from January to April 2023.
Founded in 2015, GetLinks focuses on building a tech community through events and connecting users to work opportunities across the region. The company plans to add upskilling features to its platform, according to its website.
Meanwhile, Ekrut focuses on recruitment in areas such as software engineering, product management, and data science. Companies that have posted listings on its platform include Gojek, Tokopedia, Ovo, and RedDoorz.
Ekrut has raised a total of about US$3.9 million since its establishment in 2016. It currently sits at a US$12 million valuation, according to VentureCap Insights data.
See also: Exclusive: Acquiring MyRobin the first of BetterPlace’s SEA plans
Editing by Lorenzo Kyle Subido
(And yes, we’re serious about ethics and transparency. More information here.)
Stay updated on the go with our mobile app.
Get latest insights with smoother, more personalized experience through TIA mobile app.
