Invest in Pear: Transforming Referrals Into Revenue
Join us in revolutionizing the $400B+ recruitment industry through milestone-based referral rewards and blockchain-powered transparency.
The Problem
Traditional recruitment is broken - agencies charge excessive fees while the actual referrers who drive successful hires receive nothing. This misalignment of incentives results in inefficient hiring and missed opportunities.
Our Solution
Pear revolutionizes hiring by directly rewarding professional networks. Our milestone-based system ensures transparency and trust, while reducing hiring costs by up to 70% compared to traditional agencies.
Early Traction
300+ pre-registered users, partnerships with leading fintech companies, and a growing pipeline of hiring companies ready to launch in March 2025.
Market Opportunity
Disrupting the $400B+ global recruitment industry
Massive Market
The global recruitment market exceeds $400B annually, with traditional agencies capturing most of the value despite 85% of successful hires coming through referrals.
Global Reach
Our platform enables cross-border hiring and referrals, tapping into the growing remote work trend and international talent pools.
Competitive Edge
Blockchain-powered transparency, AI-assisted matching, and milestone-based payments create trust and efficiency unmatched by traditional recruiters.
Key Market Statistics
Business Model
Simple, transparent, and scalable revenue generation
Revenue Streams
- 1Fixed fee of R70,000 per successful hire
- 2R17,070 distributed to successful referrers
- 375.6% gross margin per placement
Financial Projections
Year 1 (2025)
- • 200+ successful placements
- • R14M+ projected revenue
- • R10.5M+ gross profit
Year 2 (2026)
- • 500+ successful placements
- • R35M+ projected revenue
- • R26.5M+ gross profit
Meet Our Team
Industry experts with proven track records
Darren Franks
Founder & CEO
25+ years in international recruitment, Co-founder of FinTech Association of SA
Danielle Du Toit
COO
10+ years in global HR, International recruitment expert
Richard Alden
Investor & Advisor
Seasoned tech entrepreneur with four successful multimillion-dollar exits
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