Safehire.ai has raised £500k in a follow-on investment. The company is building digital risk screening tools for high-trust hiring decisions.
Evertrace spotted Sean Lumley, co-founder of Safehire.ai, 569 days before the funding announcement.
Before the round
| Evertrace detected the signal | 13 January 2025 |
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| Funding announced | 5 August 2026 |
| Time between the two | 569 days |
On 13 January 2025, Evertrace spotted the first signal of company formation for co-founder Sean Lumley. The signal showed the company taking shape 569 days before its funding announcement.
What they’re building
Safehire.ai helps organizations assess digital risk when making hiring and access decisions. It is designed for settings where employers need additional context before entrusting someone with sensitive responsibilities.
The company was founded by Simon Holden and Sean Lumley. Their backgrounds in education and cybersecurity helped shape a product for organizations that need a clearer view of risk.
The round
Safehire.ai secured a £500,000 follow-on investment from a private investor. It follows a £1.05 million seed round closed in April 2025 and brings total investment to £1.55 million. The new capital supports expansion into additional high-trust sectors.
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