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Paraform Founders, Jeffrey Li and John Kim

·Jun. 27, 2025

Funded: Paraform raises $20M to put top recruiters, not AI, in the driver’s seat

Hi there and welcome to Funded, where we spotlight the early-stage bets on the future of tech. This week, we’re looking at Paraform’s $20 million Series A, a sharp counterpoint...

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Funded: Paraform raises $20M to put top recruiters, not AI, in the driver’s seat

Funded: Paraform raises $20M to put top recruiters, not AI, in the driver’s seat

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