Morocco-Based Jobzyn Secures Janngo Capital's Backing To Scale Its HRtech Platform

Morocco-based HRtech startup Jobzyn has raised an undisclosed investment from Janngo Capital, a pan-African investment firm, to roll out its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered recruitment solutions across Africa and the MENA. 

Founded in 2021, Jobzyn offers AI-powered solutions designed to match candidates with the right job opportunities, automatically surface the most relevant profiles, and evaluate soft skills ahead of interviews. For job seekers, the platform also provides access to essential insights such as employee video testimonials, leadership’s strategic vision, office snapshots, and salary details.  

In an interview with Inc. Arabia, Jobzyn co-founder and CEO Simo Zizi reflected on the significance of bringing Janngo Capital on board his enterprise. “Partnering with Janngo Capital is a strong validation of our mission and regional ambitions," Zizi said. "Janngo is much more than an investor—they are a strategic ally with deep local knowledge and a strong commitment to inclusion. Their focus on empowering youth and women aligns perfectly with our own values. Together, we aim to build solutions that don’t just help companies hire but also tackle systemic barriers to access in the labor market." 

For Zizi, the new investment is not only a vote of confidence for his enterprise, but also a springboard for scaling into new markets. “This partnership will accelerate our scaling across Africa and the MENA, as Janngo brings networks, expertise, and credibility in markets where we want to expand," he explained. "It also reinforces our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) by ensuring these principles remain embedded in how we design our solutions, and how we measure our impact." 

With the new capital, Jobzyn is zeroing in on accelerating its product roadmap and widening its market footprint. “Our immediate focus is twofold: product acceleration and market expansion," Zizi shared. "On the product side, we are investing heavily in AI-powered features designed to help companies recruit faster and deliver more personalized feedback to candidates. At the same time, we are significantly scaling our marketing efforts, targeting both candidates and recruiters, to accelerate adoption and engagement across our ecosystem."

Looking ahead, Jobzyn is preparing to take its model beyond Morocco. “We are finalizing our roadmap, but we expect to launch in a new market in early 2026," Zizi revealed. "Each country has unique hiring practices, cultural contexts, and market dynamics; so, our approach will always be localized and adaptive."

Jobzyn co-founder and CEO Simo Zizi. Image courtesy Jobzyn.

Jobzyn's offering is already being used by global players like Deloitte, Glovo, and PwC, alongside leading local champions such as Maroc Telecom, Intelcia, Inwi, and TGCC. Jobzyn has also rolled out a white-label digital Career Center tailored for higher education institutions. Prestigious schools like INSEAD, ESI, HEM, and HEC Rabat have already adopted the solution, which consolidates partner opportunities on a single platform for students, while tracking key integration metrics such as employment rates and salary levels at graduation

Zizi explained that Jobzyn’s white-label Digital Career Centre is designed to modernize how universities connect students with the labor market. “In Africa, universities often rely on traditional approaches like career fairs or ad-hoc searches by students to facilitate job placement," he said. "We believe the process can—and must—be improved. Our Digital Career Centre provides a structured, data-driven alternative that benefits all stakeholders." 

Zizi also outlined how the Career Centre is designed to serve all sides of the hiring equation. “Students gain a centralized platform where they can access job offers targeted to their university, reducing friction in their search," he explained. "Universities can monitor applications, track outcomes, and generate valuable data on student insertion rates, salaries, and overall employability trends. Recruiters get direct access to their target schools, avoiding the inefficiency of being overwhelmed by irrelevant applications."

This differentiation, Zizi pointed out, is what makes Jobzyn stand out as an HRtech platform. “This three-sided value proposition sets us apart from generic HRtech platforms," he said. "Beyond just matchmaking, our platform enables data-driven insights into the labor market. Combined with our AI capabilities, we can help governments and institutions identify skill gaps and respond proactively to youth unemployment—a critical challenge in the region." 

However, Zizi noted that addressing youth unemployment in the region requires broader action. “The truth is that tackling youth unemployment cannot be done by startups alone," he said. "We need public authorities and policymakers to step up. Our message is clear: we are ready to support any government in Africa that wants to take bold action, by providing scalable, data-driven solutions that leverage AI to solve a problem at scale and make labor markets more transparent, inclusive, and efficient." 

Drawing on his experience building Jobzyn, Zizi also shared advice for other founders in the HRtech space. “Africa faces massive HR challenges, but also unparalleled opportunities," he said. "While HRtech might not be perceived as the ‘flashiest’ sector, the demographic realities of the continent—its youth, its workforce potential, and its growth trajectory—make it one of the most strategic industries to invest in."

For startups, Zizi stressed, the path to success lies in substance over hype. “The key is to build credibility by solving real problems at scale, not just chasing trends," he said. "Investors and global players are looking for solutions that are not only innovative but also deeply relevant to local contexts. My advice would be: stay mission-driven, focus on measurable impact, and don’t be afraid to tackle the big, structural challenges that others might shy away from."

Pictured in the lead image is the Jobzyn team. Image courtesy Jobzyn.