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Recruitment startups in Germany

20 recruitment startups in Germany have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 20 that have raised the most, $528M between them, with Berlin the most common home.

$528Mraised by these 20
20on our record in all
Berlinmost common home
Personioraised the most
  1. 1PersonioPersonio is a leading cloud-based HR software provider based in Munich, Germany, focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 10 to 2,000 employees.

    Personio is a leading cloud-based HR software provider based in Munich, Germany, focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 10 to 2,000 employees.

    Founded 2015Munich, Germany$252Mlast round Jun 2022
  2. 2ZenjobZenjob is a digital staffing platform based in Berlin, Germany, that connects companies with student temporary workers for flexible side jobs.

    Zenjob is a digital staffing platform based in Berlin, Germany, that connects companies with student temporary workers for flexible side jobs.

    Founded 2015Berlin, Germany$78Mlast round Feb 2022
  3. 3PowerUsPowerUs is an online career platform based in Berlin, designed to connect skilled blue-collar workers with employers in Germany.

    PowerUs is an online career platform based in Berlin, designed to connect skilled blue-collar workers with employers in Germany.

    Founded 2019Berlin, Germany$56Mlast round Jun 2026
  4. 4MedwingMedwing is a pharmaceutical and medical device distribution company.

    Medwing is a pharmaceutical and medical device distribution company.

    Founded 2014Germany$47Mlast round Mar 2023
  5. 5ExpertleadExpertlead helps companies find, assess, and hire qualified tech experts.

    Expertlead helps companies find, assess, and hire qualified tech experts.

    Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$19Mlast round Aug 2021
  6. 6HeavenHRHeavenHR is a Berlin-based HR software company that provides an all-in-one platform for personal administration and real-time payroll processing.

    HeavenHR is a Berlin-based HR software company that provides an all-in-one platform for personal administration and real-time payroll processing.

    Founded 2015Berlin, Germany$18Mlast round Dec 2018
  7. 7LanoLano is a global technology company based in Berlin that offers an Employer of Record (EOR) and payroll platform.

    Lano is a global technology company based in Berlin that offers an Employer of Record (EOR) and payroll platform.

    Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$17Mlast round Dec 2023
  8. 8Shyftplanshyftplan is a SaaS solution for workforce automation

    shyftplan is a SaaS solution for workforce automation

    Founded 2013Berlin, Germany$10Mlast round May 2021
  9. 9KenjoKenjo is a Berlin-based SaaS company that specializes in all-in-one workforce management and HR software for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

    Kenjo is a Berlin-based SaaS company that specializes in all-in-one workforce management and HR software for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

    Founded 2017Berlin, Germany$9.4Mlast round Sept 2023
  10. 10TalentryTalentry offers an enterprise-ready SaaS recruiting solution based on employee referrals.

    Talentry offers an enterprise-ready SaaS recruiting solution based on employee referrals.

    Founded 2013Germany$7.0Mlast round Jun 2018
  11. 11WorkerHeroWorkerHero is a recruiting technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.

    WorkerHero is a recruiting technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Munich, Germany$5.0Mlast round Jul 2024
  12. 12Jobpaljobpal build custom chatbots that facilitate the engagement between companies and candidates.

    jobpal build custom chatbots that facilitate the engagement between companies and candidates.

    Founded 2016Germany$2.7Mlast round Oct 2019
  13. 13JobUFOJobUFO is a recruiting company that simplifies application process and optimizes communication between applicant and employer.

    JobUFO is a recruiting company that simplifies application process and optimizes communication between applicant and employer.

    Founded 2015Berlin, Germany$2.3Mlast round Oct 2018
  14. 14liftOSliftOS is a Berlin-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2020, specializing in an AI-powered productivity platform.

    liftOS is a Berlin-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2020, specializing in an AI-powered productivity platform.

    Founded 2021Berlin, Germany$1.1Mlast round Mar 2023
  15. 15DYNODyno builds AI-powered software solutions that helps public safety agencies automate the analysis of bodycam videos.

    Dyno builds AI-powered software solutions that helps public safety agencies automate the analysis of bodycam videos.

    Founded 2021Germany$1.1Mlast round Jul 2024
  16. 16uCastMe AgencyUcastme is a berlin based startup.

    Ucastme is a berlin based startup.

    Founded 2014Berlin, Germany$634Klast round Oct 2014
  17. 17JobreelJobreel creates and operates a digital job-seeking platform for working students and fresh graduates.

    Jobreel creates and operates a digital job-seeking platform for working students and fresh graduates.

    Founded 2023Germany$615Klast round Dec 2023
  18. 18RideBeewww.RideBee.de is a platform for companies that supports the formation of carpools for employees & simplifies their daily organization.

    www.RideBee.de is a platform for companies that supports the formation of carpools for employees & simplifies their daily organization.

    Founded 2018München, Germany$398Klast round Nov 2021
  19. 19UPYU by FreeMOMUPYU by FreeMOM is a German recruiting platform established in 2023, based in Gerstungen, Thuringia.

    UPYU by FreeMOM is a German recruiting platform established in 2023, based in Gerstungen, Thuringia.

    Founded 2023Gerstungen, Germany$268Klast round Sept 2023
  20. 20HoardHoard specializes in talent recommendation services, talent allocation and optimization, and related human resources management consulting.

    Hoard specializes in talent recommendation services, talent allocation and optimization, and related human resources management consulting.

    Founded 2012Germany$25Klast round Sept 2014
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