Ringtime, a Ghent-based startup specializing in an AI agent platform for managing inbound and outbound conversations, has announced the closing of a €1.8 million seed funding round. The round was led by Volta Ventures, with participation from Syndicate One, JK Invest, New School VC, and Allusion.

Focus on Labor Shortages

The company focuses on addressing structural labor shortages in sectors such as retail, logistics, and hospitality, where many positions remain unfilled. Traditional recruitment processes for blue-collar workers often rely on repetitive outreach and manual screening. Existing tools are not always well-suited to the communication preferences, languages, and availability of these candidates.

Automating the Recruitment Process

Ringtime’s platform automates the entire recruitment process, using AI to determine the most effective way to reach candidates, including preferred channels, timing, and language. It then manages conversations, screening, and matching through a single orchestration layer.

Expansion and Growth

Founded in 2025, the company is already generating revenue and working with clients such as Trixxo Jobs, Synergie Jobs and House of HR. In addition to recruitment, Ringtime is also used in sectors such as real estate and technical installations, where managing high volumes of communication is critical.

The funding will be used to expand the team, scale marketing efforts, and strengthen the company’s position in the recruitment sector, with plans to expand into additional European markets.