Pymetrics
by Harver
Pymetrics is a talent-assessment platform that uses neuroscience-based games and machine learning to evaluate candidates and support hiring and internal mobility. Harver acquired the company in 2022 and incorporated its technology into Harver’s portfolio.
Acquisition Details
Harver announced its acquisition of Pymetrics in August 2022. Harver continues to market Pymetrics-branded assessments, indicating that the product technology remains available under Harver rather than operating as an independent company.
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📅 Timeline
Pymetrics founded
Frida Polli and Julie Yoo founded Pymetrics to apply neuroscience-based games and data analysis to talent assessment. The exact day and month are not consistently reported, so January 1 is used as a year-level placeholder.
Raised $40 million in Series B funding
Pymetrics announced a $40 million Series B round led by General Atlantic, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and existing investors.
Released independent algorithm audit results
Pymetrics published results from an independent audit conducted by Northeastern University researchers, presenting it as an examination of bias and fairness in its hiring algorithms.
Acquired by Harver
Hiring-assessment provider Harver announced its acquisition of Pymetrics. Financial terms were not disclosed; Pymetrics became part of Harver’s suite of volume-hiring and talent-assessment products.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pymetrics and how does it work?
Pymetrics is a talent-assessment system that uses short, neuroscience-inspired games to measure behavioral and cognitive traits. Employers can use the resulting profiles alongside job benchmarks to support candidate screening and internal mobility decisions.
Does Pymetrics use artificial intelligence in hiring?
Yes. Pymetrics has used machine-learning models to compare assessment results with role-related profiles. The company has also published information about fairness testing and an independent algorithm audit, although employers remain responsible for lawful and appropriate use.
Is Pymetrics still available after the Harver acquisition?
Yes. Harver acquired Pymetrics in August 2022 and continues to present Pymetrics assessments within its product portfolio. Pymetrics is therefore best classified as acquired, not shut down.
Who founded Pymetrics?
Pymetrics was founded in 2013 by Frida Polli and Julie Yoo. Polli served as chief executive and became a senior executive at Harver following the acquisition.
What are the best alternatives to Pymetrics?
The supplied catalogue does not include close substitutes in game-based pre-employment assessment. The nearest broader workplace-AI options are Gong for revenue-team intelligence, Harvey AI for professional workflows, and UiPath Autopilot for enterprise automation; none is a direct Pymetrics replacement.