On May 7, 2025, Engagedly, an AI-powered talent management platform, announced its acquisition of hiringtool.co, a GenAI-first applicant tracking system (ATS) tailored for startups and SMEs. This strategic move integrates intelligent hiring workflows with Engagedly’s broader suite for performance, development, and retention, making it one of the only platforms to unify end-to-end talent management under one AI-powered framework. Hiringtool.co’s standout features—including an AI Scoring Engine, no-code career portals, and rapid setup—align with Engagedly’s vision of Agentic AI: empowering HR teams to operate with autonomy and speed. The acquisition strengthens Engagedly’s positioning in the competitive HR tech landscape by offering seamless hiring, engagement, and growth experiences in one ecosystem.

ST. LOUIS, May 7, 2025 -- Engagedly, an AI-powered talent management suite, today announced the acquisition of hiringtool.co, a GenAI-driven applicant tracking system purpose-built for modern recruiters at startups and SMEs. This move marks a major step in Engagedly's mission to deliver an Agentic AI-powered, end-to-end talent experience—from hiring and onboarding to performance, development, and retention.

With this strategic acquisition, Engagedly becomes one of the only platforms on the market to combine deep learning-based hiring intelligence with integrated employee engagement and development tools under a single roof.

"hiringtool.co stood out to us not just for its speed and usability—but because it was clearly designed by HR professionals who understand the realities of modern hiring," said Sri Chellappa, Co-Founder and CEO of Engagedly. "Its AI-matching engine, intuitive workflows, and branded career portals align perfectly with our Agentic AI vision—where HR teams operate with clarity, speed, and autonomy."

Loved by a new generation of hiring managers, hiringtool.co has received recognition on platforms like Product Hunt for reimagining what applicant tracking should feel like. Built for speed, simplicity, and flexibility, its core features include:

• AI Scoring Engine – Instantly identifies top-fit candidates
  
  


• No-Code Career Portals – Easily customizable to reflect company branding
  
  


• 5-Minute Setup – Rapid onboarding with minimal training required
  
  


• Customizable Pipelines – Tailored workflows for every hiring team
  
  


• Email Sync & Communication Tracking – Stay organized without switching tools

Designed to help recruiters cut through the noise and hire with confidence, HiringTool.co challenges the complexity of traditional ATS systems with a modern, GenAI-first approach.

"Great products outlive their creators. Passing hiring tool with its AI core, to Engagedly means the story continues under people who chase the 'insanely great' at every turn." said Mehmet Perk, CEO and Co-Founder of hiringtool.co.

About Engagedly

Engagedly is an AI-powered talent management suite helping organizations build high-performing teams through smarter technology. Central to its platform is the Agentic AI framework—an approach that enables HR to act with intelligence, speed, and autonomy. With tools spanning employee engagement, learning, performance, and career development, and powered by MarissaAI, Engagedly delivers real-time insights that drive alignment, accountability, and business success.

Know more about engagedly.

About hiring tool

hiring tool is a GenAI-first applicant tracking platform designed for startups and SMEs. Built for speed and simplicity, it combines intelligent candidate matching, customizable workflows, branded portals, and communication tools into a seamless hiring experience. Loved by modern hiring managers, it's everything recruiters need—up and running in under 5 minutes.

Know more about hiringtool.co.