WedgeHR provides a video interviewing platform that replaces early-stage interviews with recorded video responses, aimed at helping franchise groups, high-volume employers, and growing businesses hire faster. The product requires roughly 15 minutes of setup and is designed to reduce time-to-hire, eliminate early-stage ghosting, and save recruiters hours. The company emphasizes human, authentic candidate screening and integration with applicant tracking systems. WedgeHR has seen rapid growth over the past year and is focusing on product-led growth and deeper integrations with top ATS and HR platforms. The company plans to accelerate revenue through franchisor, QSR, and enterprise channel partnerships and has strengthened its leadership and board to support scale. Wedge is a Grand Rapids, Michigan–based recruiting platform built to modernize hiring by using short video screening to surface candidate fit. Its product lets candidates tell their stories via short video screens and offers custom interview options, ATS integrations, world-class support, and simple pricing. Wedge positions video screening as a stress-free filter that helps employers get to know candidates faster and speed hiring decisions. The company says its approach reduces reliance on traditional resumes and promotes more authentic connections between candidates and recruiters. Wedge plans to introduce new product offerings, expand partnerships, and continue scaling its business. Recently the company announced a $2 million funding raise and added two advisors to its board to support growth. Wedge provides a video screening solution designed to help employers make authentic connections with candidates across devices and integrate with ATS systems. The company emphasizes a redesigned candidate experience focused on transparency, communication and preparation. Since its $1M seed in July 2020, Wedge has expanded its partner program and added senior hires to support growth. Management reports 600% year‑over‑year growth and says the business has become an essential solution for companies facing remote hiring challenges. With new funding, Wedge plans to add headcount and roll out additional product enhancements. The company intends to invest in customer support, product development and operations to support accelerated hiring demand. Competitive Wedge offers Wedge, a one-way recorded video assessment platform that lets candidates demonstrate enthusiasm, skills, and know-how beyond resumes. Employers can add custom interview questions in categories such as problem-solving and emotional intelligence, and track pending interviews through a dashboard. The product is designed to streamline recruiting, reduce screening times, and support anytime, any-device interviews—features the company says are especially valuable for hourly workforces. Customers have described Wedge as a “game-changer,” and the company cites increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic as organizations shift away from in-person hiring. Competitive Wedge was founded in 2015 and is based in Holland, Mich. The company completed the final tranche of its seed funding, bringing total funding to $1 million to date.

Total raised

$5M

Funding rounds

4

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Mar 2022