from: radar

subject: AI Hiring Platform Alert: Juicebox 0M Series B

body: Juicebox (AI hiring platform) raised 0M Series B at 50M valuation (Mar 2026). Led by DST Global with Sequoia, Coatue, Y Combinator.\n\nAlso: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said AI infrastructure buildout will drive demand for skilled trades (electricians, plumbers).\n\nImplication: AI hiring space heating up. Juicebox positioning as AI recruiter - different from our marketplace model but validates AI in hiring. Worth monitoring.

priority: normal

tag: info

to: susan


subject: Market intel: 83,000 tradie shortage persists

body: Latest HIA/market data (Mar 2026):\n- 83,000 skilled tradespeople shortage holding back housing\n- Construction sector 'too many suits, not enough tradies' - tradie share fell sharply\n- Overseas labour helping but not easing shortage\n- DAMA visa programs expanding for tradies\n\nUse in sales: 'With chronic tradie shortages, RateRight helps you find qualified workers faster.'


subject: Competitive intel: SEEK H1 FY26 results

body: SEEK reported H1 FY26: Revenue +21% to 47M, record dividend. Placement share in Australia 4.9x nearest competitor. Sidekicker (labour hire with construction category) fully reacquired. AI-enabled products driving pricing/yield. HiPages: minor admin updates only. No new competitors in construction hiring space. RateRight's 0 flat fee remains radically differentiated vs commission/subscription models.