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Expertlead

Acquired

Berlin, DE · Founded 2018 · 3 known investors

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Acquired by WorkGenius August 2023 · terms undisclosed

Berlin HR-tech marketplace that matched companies with vetted freelance and permanent IT talent using AI sourcing plus peer-to-peer technical screens (video interviews, Q&A, live coding). Rocket Internet built the venture; Alexander Schlomberg and Arne Hosemann became the operating founders in 2018. The company later launched VW/Cariad joint venture Futurepath before insolvency and a 2023 sale.

Founders & leadership

Expertlead was founded in 2018 by Alexander Schlomberg and Arne Hosemann.

ASAlexander Schlomberg
Alexander SchlomberginCo-Founder & Managing Director2018–2023Former McKinsey consultant who co-founded Expertlead in 2018 after taking over the Rocket Internet build team. Led commercial strategy through the Acton/SEEK rounds and later ran WorkGenius Germany after the acquisition.
AHArne Hosemann
Arne HosemanninCo-CEO & -Founder2018–2023Former Bain consultant who co-founded Expertlead with Schlomberg in January 2018. Focused on product and the freelance-community model; frequently represented the company at industry events such as Web Summit.

Investors · 3

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Expertlead went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Expertlead do?
Berlin HR-tech marketplace that matched companies with vetted freelance and permanent IT talent using AI sourcing plus peer-to-peer technical screens (video interviews, Q&A, live coding). Rocket Internet built the venture; Alexander Schlomberg and Arne Hosemann became the operating founders in 2018. The company later launched VW/Cariad joint venture Futurepath before insolvency and a 2023 sale.
Who founded Expertlead?
Expertlead was founded by Alexander Schlomberg, Arne Hosemann in 2018.
Who are Expertlead's investors?
Expertlead's investors include Acton Capital, Rocket Internet SE, Notion Capital.
Where is Expertlead headquartered?
Expertlead is headquartered in Berlin, DE.