A Scottish app has secured £1.5million of investment from private backers.
Moblyze pitches itself as the “Skyscanner of energy recruitment”, and has been designed specifically for the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.
The new money for JAB Recruitment co-owner Chris Black’s technology firm Moblyze came from the former chief financial officer of Skyscanner, Shane Corstorphine, and Sir Ian Wood’s son, Garreth Wood.
This follows a £100,000 pledge from the Scottish Government, which came via its Scottish Enterprise agency.
Wood recently became the chairman of the Wood Foundation after his father stepped down from the role, and he also chairs Kids Operating Room, a charity that provides life-saving surgeries to children.
Meanwhile, Corstorphine has taken on roles with consulting firms CreateFuture and OAG since departing Skyscanner in 2019.
“The energy sector is at a turning point, but recruitment has lagged behind,” Corstorphine said.
“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 toward modernising and future-proofing the global energy workforce.”