Knockri

Knockri is a Toronto-based HR technology company that specializes in AI-powered behavioral assessment tools designed to enhance fairness and efficiency in recruitment and talent management. By leveraging Industrial-Organizational (I/O) psychology and machine learning, the platform helps organizations objectively evaluate candidates' soft skills, effectively reducing unconscious bias during the hiring process. The company's solution moves beyond traditional resume screening, focusing instead on merit and job-related competencies to ensure a more inclusive workforce. Founded in 2016, Knockri has established itself as a significant player in the HRTech space, serving enterprise-level clients and government entities such as IBM, SAP, and Deloitte. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with major Applicant Tracking Systems and supports multiple languages, making it a versatile tool for global talent acquisition and internal mobility. With a strong commitment to ethical AI and scientific validation, Knockri continues to advocate for data-driven, skills-based hiring practices.

Knockri’s mission is to make hiring and talent management fairer, smarter, and more inclusive by defeating unconscious bias through merit-based, objective behavioral assessment.

• Secured $2.15 million USD in seed funding led by Differential Ventures.
• Maintains SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 compliance for data security.
• Co-founder Jahanzaib Ansari served as an advisory member to the World Economic Forum’s Equality and Inclusion Council.
• Proven track record of increasing gender and racial diversity in hiring pipelines for enterprise clients.

Sources

• Knockri Official Website
• LinkedIn
• RecruitingDaily