Grapevine, the anonymous social media network for corporate professionals, has raised $4.1 million in a new funding round led by Kae Capital, Peak XV Partners, and investor Ronnie Screwvala.
This latest capital infusion follows a previous $2.6 million seed round led by Peak XV. The company plans to utilize the funds to scale its two primary product offerings: TAL and Round1.
Expansion into AI Talent Services
The funding coincides with the official launch of TAL, an AI-powered talent agent. Designed to streamline the job hunt, TAL scans the market to identify and recommend high-relevance roles tailored to individual user profiles.
Alongside TAL, the company continues to develop Round1, an AI-driven interview preparation tool. Round1 allows job seekers to simulate realistic interview scenarios and receive automated, actionable feedback to improve their performance.
From Gossip to Career Growth
Founded by Saumil Tripathi, Jainam Talsania, and Shreeyash Dharmadhikari, Grapevine originally gained traction as a localized alternative to platforms like Blind and Fishbowl. It provides a space for verified employees from startups and established firms to discuss sensitive workplace topics anonymously, including:
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Salary benchmarking and hikes
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Company culture and management shifts
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Real-time updates on hiring and layoffs
By integrating AI recruitment and preparation tools, Grapevine is moving beyond simple networking to become a full-stack career platform. It currently competes in a crowded market that includes global players such as Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, and Reddit.
By: Sandhya Bharti
