# Top 20 Recruitment Startups in Germany by Funding (2026)

> The 20 best-funded recruitment startups in Germany, ranked by total funding raised: $528M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/recruitment-startups-germany (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Personio** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/personio) 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* 2015 Munich, Germany **$252M** last round Jun 2022
- 2 [**Zenjob** Zenjob is a digital staffing platform based in Berlin, Germany, that connects companies with student temporary workers for flexible side jobs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zenjob) Zenjob is a digital staffing platform based in Berlin, Germany, that connects companies with student temporary workers for flexible side jobs. *Founded* 2015 Berlin, Germany **$78M** last round Feb 2022
- 3 [**PowerUs** PowerUs is an online career platform based in Berlin, designed to connect skilled blue-collar workers with employers in Germany.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerus) PowerUs is an online career platform based in Berlin, designed to connect skilled blue-collar workers with employers in Germany. *Founded* 2019 Berlin, Germany **$56M** last round Jun 2026
- 4 [**Medwing** Medwing is a pharmaceutical and medical device distribution company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medwing) Medwing is a pharmaceutical and medical device distribution company. *Founded* 2014 Germany **$47M** last round Mar 2023
- 5 [**Expertlead** Expertlead helps companies find, assess, and hire qualified tech experts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/expertlead) Expertlead helps companies find, assess, and hire qualified tech experts. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$19M** last round Aug 2021
- 6 [**HeavenHR** HeavenHR is a Berlin-based HR software company that provides an all-in-one platform for personal administration and real-time payroll processing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heavenhr) HeavenHR is a Berlin-based HR software company that provides an all-in-one platform for personal administration and real-time payroll processing. *Founded* 2015 Berlin, Germany **$18M** last round Dec 2018
- 7 [**Lano** Lano is a global technology company based in Berlin that offers an Employer of Record (EOR) and payroll platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lano) Lano is a global technology company based in Berlin that offers an Employer of Record (EOR) and payroll platform. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$17M** last round Dec 2023
- 8 [**Shyftplan** shyftplan is a SaaS solution for workforce automation](https://millionrounds.com/company/shyftplan) shyftplan is a SaaS solution for workforce automation *Founded* 2013 Berlin, Germany **$10M** last round May 2021
- 9 [**Kenjo** 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).](https://millionrounds.com/company/kenjo) 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* 2017 Berlin, Germany **$9.4M** last round Sept 2023
- 10 [**Talentry** Talentry offers an enterprise-ready SaaS recruiting solution based on employee referrals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/talentry) Talentry offers an enterprise-ready SaaS recruiting solution based on employee referrals. *Founded* 2013 Germany **$7.0M** last round Jun 2018
- 11 [**WorkerHero** WorkerHero is a recruiting technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/workerhero) WorkerHero is a recruiting technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$5.0M** last round Jul 2024
- 12 [**Jobpal** jobpal build custom chatbots that facilitate the engagement between companies and candidates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jobpal) jobpal build custom chatbots that facilitate the engagement between companies and candidates. *Founded* 2016 Germany **$2.7M** last round Oct 2019
- 13 [**JobUFO** JobUFO is a recruiting company that simplifies application process and optimizes communication between applicant and employer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jobufo) JobUFO is a recruiting company that simplifies application process and optimizes communication between applicant and employer. *Founded* 2015 Berlin, Germany **$2.3M** last round Oct 2018
- 14 [**liftOS** liftOS is a Berlin-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2020, specializing in an AI-powered productivity platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/liftos) liftOS is a Berlin-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2020, specializing in an AI-powered productivity platform. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$1.1M** last round Mar 2023
- 15 [**DYNO** Dyno builds AI-powered software solutions that helps public safety agencies automate the analysis of bodycam videos.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dyno) Dyno builds AI-powered software solutions that helps public safety agencies automate the analysis of bodycam videos. *Founded* 2021 Germany **$1.1M** last round Jul 2024
- 16 [**uCastMe Agency** Ucastme is a berlin based startup.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ucastme-agency) Ucastme is a berlin based startup. *Founded* 2014 Berlin, Germany **$634K** last round Oct 2014
- 17 [**Jobreel** Jobreel creates and operates a digital job-seeking platform for working students and fresh graduates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jobreel) Jobreel creates and operates a digital job-seeking platform for working students and fresh graduates. *Founded* 2023 Germany **$615K** last round Dec 2023
- 18 [**RideBee** www.RideBee.de is a platform for companies that supports the formation of carpools for employees & simplifies their daily organization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ridebee) www.RideBee.de is a platform for companies that supports the formation of carpools for employees & simplifies their daily organization. *Founded* 2018 München, Germany **$398K** last round Nov 2021
- 19 [**UPYU by FreeMOM** UPYU by FreeMOM is a German recruiting platform established in 2023, based in Gerstungen, Thuringia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/upyu-by-freemom) UPYU by FreeMOM is a German recruiting platform established in 2023, based in Gerstungen, Thuringia. *Founded* 2023 Gerstungen, Germany **$268K** last round Sept 2023
- 20 [**Hoard** Hoard specializes in talent recommendation services, talent allocation and optimization, and related human resources management consulting.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hoard) Hoard specializes in talent recommendation services, talent allocation and optimization, and related human resources management consulting. *Founded* 2012 Germany **$25K** last round Sept 2014

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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