Engagedly Acquires hiringtool.co, a Next-Gen AI Applicant Tracking Platform (ATS), in Strategic Acquisition

Engagedly, an AI-powered talent management suite, today announced the acquisition of hiringtool.co, a GenAI-driven applicant tracking system purpose-built for modern recruiters at startups and SMEs. This move marks a major step in Engagedly’s mission to deliver an Agentic AI-powered, end-to-end talent experience—from hiring and onboarding to performance, development, and retention.

With this strategic acquisition, Engagedly becomes one of the only platforms on the market to combine deep learning-based hiring intelligence with integrated employee engagement and development tools under a single roof.

“hiringtool.co stood out to us not just for its speed and usability but because it was clearly designed by HR professionals who understand the realities of modern hiring,” said Sri Chellappa, Co-Founder and CEO of Engagedly. “Its AI-matching engine, intuitive workflows, and branded career portals align perfectly with our Agentic AI vision where HR teams operate with clarity, speed, and autonomy.”

Loved by a new generation of hiring managers, hiringtool.co has received recognition on platforms like Product Hunt for reimagining what applicant tracking should feel like. Built for speed, simplicity, and flexibility, its core features include:

  • AI Scoring Engine – Instantly identifies top-fit candidates
  • No-Code Career Portals – Easily customizable to reflect company branding
  • 5-Minute Setup – Rapid onboarding with minimal training required
  • Customizable Pipelines – Tailored workflows for every hiring team
  • Email Sync & Communication Tracking – Stay organized without switching tools

Designed to help recruiters cut through the noise and hire with confidence, HiringTool.co challenges the complexity of traditional ATS systems with a modern, GenAI-first approach.

“Great products outlive their creators. Passing hiring tool with its AI core, to Engagedly means the story continues under people who chase the ‘insanely great’ at every turn.” said Mehmet Perk, CEO and Co-Founder of hiringtool.co.