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Wamly raises R50 million Series A led by Hlayisani Venture Fund II
Wamly, the South African video interview and hiring platform, has raised a R50 million Series A led by Hlayisani Venture Fund II to add AI features and expand abroad.
By Propel Africa · 2026-07-06
Wamly has raised a R50 million Series A led by Hlayisani Venture Fund II, the fund arm of Hlayisani Capital, according to a portfolio spotlight the investor published on 6 July. The page does not give a dollar figure or name other investors.
What Wamly does
Wamly offers an all-in-one hiring platform. It combines one-way video interviews, applicant tracking, skills and psychometric assessments, and background checks. Industrial psychologist Francois de Wet founded the company in 2020.
Reach
The technology is used to assess candidates in 147 countries, and Hlayisani describes Wamly as one of the fastest-growing HR technology companies in Africa. The page gives no revenue or customer numbers.
Plans
The funding will go towards adding AI-driven features across the hiring workflow, growing the team and expanding internationally. The company plans to enter new international markets. "Having the right people is still a critical need in any business," said Brett Commaille, partner at Hlayisani Capital.
At a glance
- Company: Wamly
- Raised: R50 million
- Round: Series A
- Lead investor: Hlayisani Venture Fund II (Hlayisani Capital)
- Founded: 2020, by Francois de Wet
- Markets: Candidates assessed in 147 countries; international expansion planned
- Key figure: 147 countries reached