Expertlead
AcquiredBerlin, DE · Founded 2018 · 2 known investors
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.
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Alexander SchlomberginCo-Founder & Managing DirectorFormer 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.
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Arne HosemanninCo-Founder & Managing DirectorFormer 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 · 2
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.
- Where is Expertlead headquartered?
- Expertlead is headquartered in Berlin, DE.