A Scottish technology firm has secured £1.5 million in investment from private investors to accelerate the global rollout of its AI-powered recruitment platform, Moblyze.
Dubbed the “Skyscanner of energy recruitment”, Moblyze has been specifically developed for the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors. The app aims to revolutionise how skilled professionals are matched with roles, using artificial intelligence to connect candidates with opportunities in a matter of seconds.
The latest funding round for Moblyze, led by JAB Recruitment co-owner Chris Black, includes investment from Shane Corstorphine, former chief financial officer of Skyscanner, and Garreth Wood, son of Sir Ian Wood. This follows a £100,000 commitment from the Scottish Government via its Scottish Enterprise agency.
Garreth Wood recently became chairman of the Wood Foundation after his father stepped down, and also chairs Kids Operating Room, a charity providing life-saving surgery to children. Meanwhile, Corstorphine has taken on advisory roles with consulting firms CreateFuture and OAG since leaving Skyscanner in 2019.
“The energy sector is at a turning point, but recruitment has lagged behind,” said Corstorphine. “Moblyze delivers a long-overdue solution—leveraging technology to instantly connect skilled professionals with the right opportunities. This isn’t just an investment in an energy-tech business; it’s a bold step towards modernising and future-proofing the global energy workforce”.
Chris Black added: “For decades, the energy sector has relied on outdated recruitment systems – some quite literally conceived in the last century. While the industry works to solve today’s complex challenges, the way we connect talent to opportunity has remained stuck in the past.
“Moblyze is designed to offer stability, helping workers and employers navigate the shift from high-carbon industries to a more sustainable energy future”.
The Moblyze app is now live and available to download via the App Store and Google Play, offering job seekers the ability to create a profile and be instantly matched with roles in both traditional and renewable energy sectors.
