Google Ventures-backed talent engagement startup Sense raises $16 mn

Sense India, a startup, has raised $16 million in a funding round led by Avataar Ventures, with participation from existing investors Accel and Google Ventures.

The company, which specialises in artificial intelligence-driven talent engagement and communication, announced new members to its leadership team after the Series C round. Sanjay Dharmani, a former InMobi executive, joins Sense as Managing Director and Nishant Rao, founder of Avataar Venture Partners, joins the company’s board.

The Bengaluru-based startup said it would use the funds for its technology centre and expand its data sciences, product and engineering teams.