Care Hires secures £1.7M in funding

Care Hires, the award-winning tech platform transforming agency workforce management in social care,
proudly announces the completion of a £1.7 million funding round led by West Hill Capital. This
significant investment marks a pivotal moment in Care Hires’ journey to enhance and expand its
AI-driven services, solidifying its position as the go-to solution for agency workers placed into UK care
providers.
Nizam Bata, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Care Hires, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are incredibly excited
to have the support of West Hill Capital as we continue to innovate and expand our platform. This
funding will enable us to further our mission of providing the largest range of fully compliant,
high-quality agency staff to care providers across the UK. We are committed to delivering exceptional
service and support to our clients, and this investment will help us achieve our goals.”
Care Hires, now with over 19,000 workers and partnering with more than 1,000 agencies, has processed
over 2 million hours of care and saved care providers over £18,700,000 in 2023. The platform offers care
providers a comprehensive suite of AI-enhanced tools, including real-time analytics, compliance tracking,
and workforce optimisation algorithms, to manage their agency workforce efficiently. Ashley
Haveloch-Jones, Chief Operating Officer at Care Hires, elaborated on the company’s expansion plans:
“Our goal is to extend our reach within the social care space, ensuring that providers have access to
everything they need to manage their agency workforce in one place. This funding will allow us to
enhance our platform, introduce new features, and support even more agencies in delivering top-quality
care.”
“With this new round of funding, Care Hires is set to revolutionise adult social care through the
application of the latest AI developments in this sector,” said Tharaka De Alwis, CTO of Care Hires. “We
believe these AI advancements hold the key to solving critical challenges in the sector, particularly in
enhancing the visibility, compliance, and control of contingent workforce spend for care providers. This
investment will accelerate our R&D efforts, enabling us to deliver personalised, efficient care experiences
and better outcomes for care recipients. We are excited about the future and the positive impact our
innovations will have on the lives of countless individuals.”
Edward Williams, Partner at West Hill Corporate Finance, commented: “We are delighted to lead this
funding round for Care Hires. The platform’s innovative approach and dedication to improving the social
care sector align perfectly with our investment philosophy. We believe Care Hires is poised for significant
growth and are excited to support their vision of transforming agency workforce management in social
care.”
Care Hires is committed to supporting care providers and agencies by providing a platform that offers
real-time access to fully vetted, high-quality staff. Through the Care Hires platform, care providers can
manage their agency workforce efficiently, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The
platform’s AI-driven capabilities enable care providers to monitor and control workforce spend, enhance
visibility, and deliver top-quality care to those in need.
As Care Hires continues to expand its offerings and reach, it remains dedicated to supporting care
providers with the most reliable and diverse range of agency staff available. With this new funding, Care
Hires is set to profoundly impact the social care sector, ensuring providers can deliver exceptional care to
those who need it most.