Ringtime Gets €1.8M to Enhance Blue-Collar Hiring

March 19, 2026

The Scoop

Ghent-based Ringtime, an AI agent for managing conversations, raised €1.8M in a seed round led by Volta Ventures. Ringtime focuses on automating recruitment for blue-collar workers, addressing labour shortages.

The Context

Ringtime is addressing a specific pain point: the difficulty in hiring blue-collar workers using traditional methods. Structural labor shortages plague retail, logistics, and hospitality. Its AI platform automates outreach and screening, targeting communication preferences. The funding indicates venture interest in sector-specific AI solutions. This round validates Ringtime's approach in a tough hiring market.

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