Pymetrics raises $8 million for job-matching with AI and neuroscience games

Pymetrics, which uses artificial intelligence and neuroscience games to match people with the best job, announced today the close of an $8 million round. Jazz Venture Partners led the investment, with participation from new investor Workday Ventures and returning investors Khosla Ventures, Randstad Innovation Fund, and BBG Ventures.

The New York City-based startup bets on cognitive and emotional functions rather than academic pedigrees, assessing candidates through a set of neuroscience games. These include virtual money transactions, keyboard clicks, and more — the candidate must complete at least 12 games in order to receive a complete assessment.