Making Space, a pioneering B2B SaaS platform dedicated to enhancing talent acquisition and learning opportunities for disabled individuals, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $2 million pre-seed funding round. Led by Beta Boom and joined by prominent investors including JFFVentures, FullCircle, American Student Assistance (ASA), ECMC Foundation, SmartJob, Mindshift Capital, Techstars, and others, this funding will propel Making Space’s mission to empower disabled talent in the workforce.
Founded by Keely Cat-Wells, a seasoned entrepreneur in championing disabled talent, Making Space aims to bridge the gap between businesses and pre-qualified disabled professionals. Cat-Wells, alongside co-founder Sophie Morgan, brings personal experience as disabled workers who faced barriers in accessing education and employment opportunities.
Making Space’s innovative approach integrates job-specific education directly into the talent acquisition process, offering enterprises a pathway to unlock productivity and achieve tangible ROI. By focusing on metrics such as reduced time-to-hire, enhanced retention rates, and improved employee performance, Making Space not only benefits employers but also provides disabled individuals with equitable access to meaningful careers.
The company’s proprietary AI tool, “Compass,” is set to transform how disabilities are perceived in the workplace by highlighting the unique skills derived from lived experiences. Currently in beta testing, Compass will soon be publicly released to facilitate personalized career pathways for disabled job seekers.
Editorial Opinion: Making Space’s initiative represents a crucial step towards inclusivity and diversity in corporate environments. By harnessing technology to empower disabled individuals, the platform not only addresses a critical societal need but also taps into a vast pool of underutilized talent. As industries strive for more inclusive practices, Making Space’s model stands at the forefront of reshaping workplace dynamics for the better. With strategic partnerships already in place with global entities like Netflix and NBC Sports, Making Space is poised to set new standards in disability inclusion across various sectors.
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