Munich-based recruiting technology startup WorkerHero has raised €4 million in a Series A funding round. 

WorkerHero was founded in 2021 by Richard Fischer, Steven Miller, Michael König, and Emanuel Wernitz to address the shortage of skilled workers. 

The company uses AI-driven sourcing and matching, connecting companies with high-quality candidates. 

The platform is available in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and has over 70,000 users. Companies using the platform for recruitment include Telekom, HelloFresh, and BayWa. 

Mediahuis led the round, which included 10x Founders and Bonsai Partners. 

According to Patrick de Wachter, Director of Corporate Development at Mediahuis:

“Workerhero’s outstanding performance demonstrates the effectiveness of focusing on well-defined blue-collar sectors, delivering better-matched candidates much faster than broader market players.” 

Richard Fischer, CEO and Co-Founder of WorkerHero, emphasises: 

“We want to solve the labour shortage in Europe by helping companies find skilled workers within the specific country and abroad. With the support of Mediahuis and our existing investors, we are well-positioned to realise our vision.” 

The funding round allows WorkerHero to scale further and enter new industries, with an updated platform. Additionally, WorkerHero aims to focus on international hiring to support companies in recruiting skilled workers from abroad.

Lead image: WorkerHero. Photo: uncredited.