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Bryq

AI-powered candidate matching for hiring

Overview

Bryq is an AI-powered talent intelligence platform that helps organizations optimize hiring, growth, and retention through a subscription-based software. The platform analyzes data to match candidates to job roles, reducing time-to-hire and improving quality of hires. It includes DEI-focused features to create a fair candidate pool and uses talent analytics to gauge and improve company culture and employee satisfaction. Bryq serves a wide range of customers, from hyper-growth startups to large enterprises, by integrating hiring, analytics, and culture metrics in one system. The goal is to help companies hire better, onboard faster, and retain top talent while supporting equitable practices and measurable culture improvements.

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About Bryq

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Why Bryq is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareAI & Machine Learning

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$5.3M

Headquarters

Saint Petersburg, United States

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • VidCruiter integration went live October 27, 2026, expanding distribution immediately.
  • Bryq's website says ATS-integrated in under a week, speeding enterprise deployments.
  • George Kalyvas became CEO in March 2025, signaling a commercial push.

What critics are saying

  • Bryq still depends on partner platforms like VidCruiter and Eightfold for reach.
  • AI fluency and predictive-hiring claims face EEOC, OFCCP, and plaintiff-lawyer scrutiny.
  • An assessment-bias lawsuit can kill enterprise sales within one procurement cycle.

What makes Bryq unique

  • March 2026 AI Fluency Assessment measures five workplace dimensions, not trivia.
  • Bryq pairs cognitive ability, personality, and 140-plus hard-skill tests in one profile.
  • October 27, 2026 VidCruiter preferred-partner status embeds Bryq inside enterprise hiring workflows.

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Funding

Total Funding

$5.3M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
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Industry standards

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Company News

Today in New York
Oct 30th, 2026
VidCruiter names Bryq its Preferred Assessment Partner.

VidCruiter names Bryq its Preferred Assessment Partner. VidCruiter has named Bryq its Preferred Assessment Partner. VidCruiter customers can now add Bryq's assessments to the hiring they already run on VidCruiter. Bryq brings its cognitive ability, personality and hard skills assessments, including AI fluency, to VidCruiter customers, with the integration live today. Bryq has a credible, respected name in talent assessment. When its customers ask who they should rely on, Bryq is the partner Today in New York is proud to point them to." - Sean Fahey NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Bryq brings its cognitive ability, personality and hard skills assessments to VidCruiter customers. VidCruiter, a leader in AI recruiting software for enterprise and high-volume hiring, has named Bryq its Preferred Assessment Partner. Bryq, the talent assessment platform, measures cognitive ability, personality traits and hard skills including AI Fluency in one integrated candidate profile, validated by I/O psychologists. VidCruiter customers can now bring those assessments into the hiring they already run on VidCruiter. Bryq has built a trusted name in talent assessment, and VidCruiter customers now get direct access to it inside the platform they already use. "We're thrilled that VidCruiter has selected Bryq as its Preferred Assessment Partner," said George Kalyvas, CEO of Bryq. "It lets us reach many more HR departments and help them tackle the hiring challenges they face every day, from quality of hire to early attrition. We can't wait to get started." "Bryq has a credible, respected name in talent assessment," said Sean Fahey, CEO and founder of VidCruiter. "When our customers ask who they should rely on, Bryq is the partner we're proud to point them to." The integration behind the partnership is live for VidCruiter customers today. Candidates complete the Bryq assessment on VidCruiter's own page, in the same session, with VidCruiter's proctoring covering it on the same screen. Scores post to the VidCruiter candidate record the moment a candidate submits: an overall score, a recommendation, a dimension-level breakdown and a link to the full Bryq profile. Teams can set their own rules on those scores, and advancing a candidate is always a decision a person makes. About Bryq Bryq is the talent assessment platform that helps HR teams improve quality of hire and reduce early attrition. Today in New York measure cognitive ability, personality traits, and hard skills including AI fluency in one integrated candidate profile, validated by I/O psychologists. 3x improvement in quality of hire. 47% lower attrition. 2x faster hiring. ATS-integrated in under a week. About VidCruiter VidCruiter is a leader in AI recruiting software for enterprise and high-volume hiring. The Interview Management System combines structured video interviews, automated workflows, and scheduling with AI-powered candidate screening, interview notes, fraud detection, and interview intelligence, helping organizations hire top talent faster. Media Contacts Bryq: Anna Prifti, Head of Talent Strategy, [email protected] VidCruiter: JF Poirier, Head of Strategic Partnerships, [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Today in New York do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

195 News
Mar 26th, 2025
Bryq Appoints George Kalyvas as CEO to Lead Next Generation of Talent Assessment Solutions

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ - Bryq, a leader in talent assessment technology, is excited to announce the appointment of George Kalyvas as its new Chief Executive Officer.

TechRseries
Nov 26th, 2024
Bryq's AI-Driven Platform Awarded UKG Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Ally Partner Badge

Bryq, a leading AI-driven talent intelligence platform, is proud to announce its recognition as a UKG Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Ally Partner for 2024.

EIN News
Oct 17th, 2024
Bryq Launches ContactTalent: An AI-Powered Talent Solution to Boost Contact Center Performance

Bryq launches ContactTalent: an ai-powered talent solution to boost contact center performance.

Bryq
Dec 6th, 2023
Bryq Announces Strategic Partnership with Vaia Talent

Bryq announces strategic partnership with Vaia Talent.

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