Textio
by Textio, Inc.
Textio is an enterprise writing and coaching platform for HR teams. It analyzes recruiting and performance-related language, offering guidance intended to make workplace communication clearer and more inclusive.
Why Abandoned
Textio’s official website currently presents its recruiting and performance-management products, while its help center contains product documentation updated in 2026.
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📅 Timeline
Textio founded
Kieran Snyder and Jensen Harris founded Textio in Seattle to develop software that analyzes and improves workplace writing.
Textio raises $8 million Series A
Textio announced an $8 million Series A led by Emergence Capital, with participation from existing investors including Cowboy Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, and Upside Partnership.
Textio raises $20 million Series B
Textio announced a $20 million Series B led by Scale Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors.
Textio raises $12 million
Textio announced a $12 million funding round led by Emergence Capital, with participation from Scale Venture Partners, Cowboy Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, and Upside Partnership.
Textio raises $21 million
Textio announced a $21 million investment led by Khosla Ventures, joined by existing investors, to expand its workplace-language platform.
Textio Lift introduced
Textio announced Textio Lift, extending its language guidance beyond recruiting content to help managers write performance feedback.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Textio used for?
Textio helps HR and recruiting teams improve job posts, sourcing messages, employer-brand content, and performance feedback through real-time language analysis and writing guidance.
How does Textio work?
Textio analyzes workplace writing as users compose it and provides suggestions, scores, and guidance based on language patterns. Its products focus on recruiting communication and manager feedback.
Is Textio an AI recruiting tool?
Yes. Textio applies language analysis and AI-assisted writing guidance to recruiting materials, but it is not primarily an applicant tracking system or autonomous hiring platform.
Can Textio help write inclusive job descriptions?
Yes. A core Textio use case is identifying language in job descriptions and recruiting messages that may reduce clarity or appeal, then suggesting more inclusive alternatives.
Is Textio still active in 2026?
Yes. Textio’s website continues to market its Recruiting and Lift products, and its support site contains documentation updated in 2026.