inploi advances in Fosway 2025 grid amid rapid growth in HR tech
inploi has been recognised for the second consecutive year by HR industry analyst Fosway Group in its 2025 9-GridTM for Talent Acquisition, reflecting growth and impact in the hiring sector.
The London-based candidate experience platform, which focuses on enterprises with high-volume hiring needs, has been positioned closer to the Solid Performer and Potential Leader zones in Fosway's latest evaluation. This acknowledgement arrives amid a period of rapid expansion for the company, which has reported a 230% increase in its customer base.
Fosway's 9-GridTM is a widely referenced, independent vendor analysis tool created for European businesses exploring HR, Talent, or Learning software solutions. Its unique value lies in equipping HR professionals with the means to benchmark providers on key performance and market metrics. inploi's improved placement on the 2025 grid signals strengthening client satisfaction and product maturity within the growing talent technology market.
Clients utilising inploi's platform have reported significant results. PureGym, a leading European gym operator, has seen a 55% increase in qualified applicants, a 93% faster application process, and a 59% reduction in cost-per-hire by using inploi's services.
David Wilson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fosway Group, commented on inploi's progress:
"In a crowded talent market, offering a differentiated candidate experience can make a tangible impact to your hiring efforts. inploi's innovative transition from career-side start-up to AI-powered talent attraction platform shows an understanding of changing talent market dynamics and we have rated them as a Potential Challenger this year."
Matthew de la Hey, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder at inploi, said:
"Being recognised by Fosway, and seeing our position advance, is validation of the impact we're making. Candidate experience has too long been neglected in enterprise hiring. This recognition is a clear signal that we're delivering real value for our customers. With growing demand in the UK and internationally, we're just getting started."
inploi's recent performance has also garnered attention within the wider technology and recruitment community. The company is a finalist in Tech Nation's One to Win competition, set to culminate at London Tech Week 2025. Additionally, inploi has made the shortlist for Best Innovation in Recruitment at the upcoming Onrec Awards 2025, due to be announced later this year.
The company's leadership has also been singled out. Matthew de la Hey's nomination for the Enterprise Awards points towards broader recognition for management driving impact within the UK technology sector.
Industry engagement
Upcoming industry events will see inploi further share its perspective on shaping candidate experiences. On 19th June, Co-founder and Chief Technology and Product Officer Alex Hanson-Smith is scheduled to present at the RL100 Summit in London. He will address building candidate experience strategies for talent, time, and trust in the year ahead in a talk entitled "The Case for Candidate Experience: Building for Talent, Time & Trust".
Client base and platform integration
inploi's technology integrates with clients' existing Applicant Tracking Systems, aiming to streamline candidate experiences and improve recruitment funnel visibility from initial application through to hiring. The platform is used by organisations with high volume hiring requirements, including Compass Group and A.S. Watson, as well as PureGym.
According to the company, the software suite also enables clients to optimise recruitment marketing expenditure and boost application conversion rates, supporting talent and recruitment teams in maximising efficiency and outcomes.
The 9-GridTM analysis by Fosway Group draws on research involving more than 250 European organisations, including recognised multinationals such as BP, HSBC, PwC, RBS, Sanofi, Shell, and Vodafone. The positioning reflects both market presence and the perceived future value of technology providers in the sector.
Recognition by an independent analyst, together with customer outcomes and industry engagement, underlines inploi's trajectory within the HR technology landscape as it responds to demand for improved candidate experiences in large-scale recruitment processes.
