The Stepstone Group

StepStone is a recruitment platform that facilitates connections between job seekers and employers. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Berlin, the platform allows candidates to create personalized profiles that capture their personal details and job preferences. This information is then shared with recruiters, who can contact suitable candidates. StepStone publishes thousands of job opportunities daily across Europe and offers various services to recruiters to streamline their hiring processes. By leveraging AI-powered technologies and smart matching systems, StepStone aims to enhance the recruitment experience for small and medium-sized businesses as well as larger corporations across diverse industry sectors.

Sebastian Dettmers

CEO

Maria Merten

COO

19 past transactions

Lineage

Private Equity Round in 2022
Lineage Logistics is the industry’s leading innovator in temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics. Lineage’s expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network, and its use of technology combine to promote food safety, increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and minimize supply chain waste. As a result, Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide.

Mya Systems

Acquisition in 2021
Mya Systems Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for the recruitment industry. Founded in 2011 and initially known as FirstJob, Mya Systems launched its flagship product, Mya, in 2016. This conversational AI platform automates communication and outreach with job candidates, addressing inefficiencies in the hiring process for both recruiters and applicants. Mya caters to enterprises and recruiting agencies, offering features that facilitate job searches, provide career advice, and enhance visibility for candidates seeking entry-level positions. The company has gained significant traction, securing partnerships with major global recruiting agencies and numerous Fortune 500 companies. Mya Systems has raised substantial venture funding to support its growth and innovation, and its team includes experts in machine learning, natural language processing, and data science. The company has received recognition for its contributions to the field, being highlighted in various industry awards and reports.

Appcast

Acquisition in 2019
Appcast is a programmatic job advertising platform that allows employers to promote job openings across a vast network of job and consumer sites on a pay-per-applicant basis. This innovative approach enables talent acquisition leaders to optimize their recruitment advertising budgets by charging only for completed job applications on the employer's career site. Founded in 2014 and based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, Appcast leverages advanced programmatic technology to enhance recruitment advertising efficiency. The platform offers various tools, including Clickcast for centralized management of recruitment media, Xcelerate for job advertising exchange, and Ad Manager for performance tracking. Appcast caters to over 200 clients across diverse sectors such as retail, healthcare, and technology, supporting agencies and job boards in managing their recruitment efforts effectively. The company operates additional offices in Boston, Minsk, and Fredericton and functions as a subsidiary of StepStone Deutschland GmbH.

PMSG PersonalMarkt Services

Acquisition in 2019
PMSG PersonalMarkt Services GmbH, founded in 1999 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in compensation analysis services. The company focuses on helping organizations assess and optimize their compensation strategies to ensure competitive positioning in the market. As of 2019, PMSG operates as a subsidiary of StepStone Deutschland GmbH, which further enhances its capabilities and reach within the industry.

Studydrive

Acquisition in 2019
Studydrive is a platform designed for students that facilitates the sharing and discussion of study materials. It allows users to share their notes, engage in discussions, and provide feedback on each other's work. By doing so, Studydrive offers users free access to valuable study resources, enhancing their educational experience. The platform aims to create a collaborative environment where students can benefit from shared knowledge and improve their academic performance.

Universum

Acquisition in 2018
Universum Communications AB is an employer branding company established in 1988, specializing in research, communication, and strategic consulting services aimed at helping employers attract and retain talent. The company conducts surveys among students and professionals to provide insights into the Ideal Employer rankings and offers various communication channels, including career magazines, websites, and online tools that facilitate connections between employers and potential candidates. Its services also encompass employer brand consulting, job search platforms, and media products tailored for students and young professionals. With a global presence, Universum serves universities and Fortune 500 companies, offering data-driven solutions that enhance talent branding and recruitment strategies. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has regional offices in major cities worldwide, operating as a subsidiary of StepStone Deutschland GmbH.

Turijobs

Acquisition in 2017
Turijobs Tourism Services, S.L. is a recruitment and talent development company focused on the tourism and hospitality sector, operating primarily in Spain, Portugal, and Mexico. Founded in 2007 and based in Barcelona, the company has established a robust online platform, Turijobs.com, which manages job vacancies and facilitates connections between employers and job seekers in the industry. Initially concentrated in the Spanish market, Turijobs has expanded its reach internationally, demonstrating significant growth and adaptability in a competitive field. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of YOURCAREERGROUP International GmbH & Co. KG, further enhancing its capabilities and resources in the recruitment landscape.

Ici formations

Acquisition in 2017
Ici formations is provides information on professional trainings.

Swan Insights

Seed Round in 2014
Swan Insights focuses on providing businesses with big data solutions for their decision making in marketing campaigns, lead generation, and customer relationship management. Swan Insights enables businesses to obtain business insights and information collected from social media, corporate websites, official business registers, business activities, and more. The company develops cloud solutions, APIs, applications, and system integration solutions. Swan Insights was founded by Laurent Kinet in October 2013. And it is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Jobsite

Acquisition in 2014
Jobsite is a prominent UK job search website established in 1995, connecting job seekers with opportunities across various sectors, including engineering, IT, finance, sales, retail, and healthcare. The platform provides users with the ability to search for live job advertisements, upload their curricula, and access a comprehensive CV database, making the job-hunting process more efficient. Jobsite aims to facilitate the recruitment process by offering tools and technology that match candidates with suitable positions based on their skills and experience. In addition to its core offerings, Jobsite is part of a broader network of over 60 recruitment sites owned by Evenbase and is affiliated with the Daily Mail Media Group. The website caters to both employers seeking talent and job seekers looking for career advice and job opportunities.

Saon Group

Acquisition in 2013
Saongroup is a world leader in online recruitment. Their business began in Ireland in 1995 with one site Irishjobs.ie, and now they run websites across 16 countries in Europe, Africa and the Americas. Saongroup now has over 300 staff around the world.

YourCareerGroup

Acquisition in 2013
YourCareerGroup specializes in online job posting services tailored for the hotel, catering, and tourism sectors, primarily serving German-speaking countries. The company facilitates connections between employers and potential employees through its job posting platform, while also offering job seekers online registration and preparation services. In addition to its core services, YourCareerGroup provides an Applicant Management System designed to streamline online recruiting processes by integrating various internal and external recruitment methods. The company further engages with the community by organizing career fairs and seminars focused on labor law, and it publishes a career magazine that educates readers on application strategies, job fair preparations, career paths in hotel management, and features interviews with human resources professionals.

Totaljobs Group

Acquisition in 2012
Totaljobs Group Ltd. is provides online recruitment services in the United Kingdom. It operates various job sites. Its job boards enable recruiters to find permanent and contract professionals in the IT sector; professionals in the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and contract catering; professionals for executive positions; and candidates for the retail sector positions, including buyers, merchandisers, store managers, area managers, visual merchandisers, marketers, IT and finance candidates, and more.

Jobanova

Acquisition in 2011
Jobanova is provides online recruitment services.

Les Villages Emploi

Acquisition in 2008
Les Villages Emploi is provides online recruitment services. It operates four Websites that cover a range of employment opportunities for technical; sales and marketing; and administration, finance, and accounting roles.

Statsjobb

Acquisition in 2008
Statsjobb is provides recruitment services in the public sector.

Sourcea.fr

Acquisition in 2007
Sourcea.fr operates as an online job board in France. The company carries job vacancies primarily in telesales, banking, marketing, and secretarial services. It serves various audiences ranging from students to experienced job seekers.

Jobfinder GmbH

Acquisition in 2006
Jobfinder GmbH provides online recruitment services in Austria. It operates job site, personnel consultant site, and career and job website for students.

Careerportal

Acquisition in 2002
Careerportal operates as a network of recruitment, search, and selection agencies in the Netherlands. The platform facilitates the exchange of candidate profiles among professional recruitment and selection agencies, allowing them to share information about recently interviewed candidates. This collaborative approach enhances the efficiency of the recruitment process, enabling agencies to make informed decisions and improve their candidate placements. By streamlining communication and information sharing, Careerportal supports agencies in their efforts to connect qualified candidates with potential employers.
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