Founders & their story

• Rahul Arora
• Pushpender Rautela

Rahul and Puspendra, founders of Intervue, have successfully addressed a significant challenge in the hiring process. Traditionally, there was a lack of bandwidth for interviewers, and individuals conducting interviews were not compensated for their time. Intervue has changed this dynamic, providing a solution that not only accelerates the hiring process but also ensures fair compensation for interviewers. The platform’s impact is evident in the reduction of the selection timeline from the industry average of 45 days to an impressive 7 days. Seven out of ten candidates have been successfully selected using Intervue, showcasing its efficiency and effectiveness. The creation of a credible database further enhances the hiring process, allowing companies to make informed decisions rapidly.

Intervue’s scalability and speed are standout features, with the added advantage of allowing engineers from other companies to participate as interviewers. This collaborative approach not only expedites the process but also fosters a dynamic marketplace for interviewers, enriching the hiring ecosystem. The potential loss of strong candidates due to extended waiting periods is mitigated by Intervue’s marketplace of interviewers. This ensures that the best talent is identified and secured promptly, contributing to a more streamlined and efficient hiring experience for both companies and applicants.

About the company:

Rahul Arora, and Pushpender Rautela are the visionaries behind Intervue, a cutting-edge SaaS-based platform designed to streamline the hiring process collaboratively. This platform offers a unique combination of live coding environments, video calling, and a suite of features including whiteboarding, take-home assignments, and a comprehensive question bank. Notably, Intervue ensures instant playback generation at the conclusion of each interview, enhancing the overall user experience.

The driving force behind Intervue’s vision is to establish itself as the go-to platform for conducting interviews, with a relentless focus on user experience and speed. The platform also plays a pivotal role in centralizing and organizing hiring data within organizations. This approach aims to reduce rejection counts and facilitate more informed hiring decisions. To bolster the product’s capabilities, Intervue is actively integrating with popular tools such as Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, Slack, VSCode, Calendly, and others. This integration enhances accessibility and ensures a seamless experience for users leveraging diverse tools in their workflow.

Counting among its clients’ prominent names like OLA, invideo, PayTM, Karza Technologies, and Bounce, Intervue has proven its efficacy in meeting the diverse hiring needs of these esteemed organizations.

Revenue: 

Intervue successfully secured funding with two notable rounds – 88 lakhs in February 2021 and an impressive 5 crores in July 2022, reaching a valuation of 125 crores through a safe note. In terms of financial performance, the projected EBITDA for FY 22-23 stands at an impressive 18%, showcasing robust profitability. Looking ahead to FY 23-24, the anticipated EBITDA is projected to range between 5% to 8%, reflecting a strategic approach to maintaining a healthy financial trajectory. These financial indicators highlight Intervue’s commitment to sustainable growth and financial stability.

Founders’ Ask 

1.5 crores for 1% equity at the valuation of Rs. 150 crores.

Offers: 

Aman: 1.5 crores for 2% equity at the valuation of Rs. 75 crores.

Anupam: 1.5 crores for 3% equity at the valuation of Rs. 50 crores.

Aman and Deepinder: 5 crores for 10% equity at the valuation of Rs. 50 crores.

Founders’ Counteroffer:

5 crores for 4% equity at the valuation of Rs. 125 crores.

3 crores for 2% equity at the valuation of Rs. 150 crores.

Final Offer:

Aman: 1.5 crores for 2% equity at the valuation of Rs. 75 crores.