Founded in 2023 by Sarah Lucena with co-founders Pablo Bergolo and Daniel Moretti, Mappa applies proprietary voice-analysis models to glean traits such as communication style, empathy and confidence from job applicants. Hiring managers receive a ranked shortlist of candidates whose behavioral profiles align with role requirements, reducing reliance on gut instinct and bias. The platform has been adopted by more than 130 U.S. customers and is generating over $4 million in annualized recurring revenue. To date, it has facilitated 3,000+ hires with a reported turnover rate of just 2%, versus the typical 30% industry average, and more than 60% of placements have been women, LGBTQ+ or immigrants. Mappa’s curated data sets and voice-first approach underpin its competitive edge. Beyond recruiting, the company’s API is already used by investors, education platforms and could extend to credit underwriting, signaling a broader infrastructure play. Lucena envisions Mappa becoming a universal tool for fair, data-driven human assessment across multiple sectors.

Total raised

$3M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Oct 2025