4scotty

4scotty GmbH operates a specialized online recruitment platform focused on the information technology sector in Germany. Founded in Berlin in 2014 by co-founders Frank Geßner and Matthias Schleuthner, the company set out to streamline the hiring process for both tech professionals and employers. Geßner, a serial entrepreneur with a deep background in e-commerce and technology, previously co-founded Intershop AG and served as CIO for Delivery Hero, bringing extensive experience in building and scaling tech platforms. This venture was a direct application of his long-standing expertise in technology and product development.

The firm's core offering is a reverse-recruiting marketplace that inverts the traditional job application model. Instead of candidates applying for jobs, companies apply directly to pre-vetted tech talents with specific, transparent interview invitations. This model targets software developers, DevOps experts, product managers, and IT consultants. The platform utilizes a proprietary matching engine, leveraging data and machine learning, to align candidate skills and preferences with company requirements, thereby reducing mismatches and saving time for both parties. For tech professionals, the service aims to eliminate unsolicited offers and provide a clearer view of the job market, including a tool to assess their market value. For corporate clients, 4scotty bundles the functions of active sourcing, job advertisements, and employer branding into a single service.

Financially, 4scotty secured an early-stage VC funding round in February 2015, followed by a seed round in December 2016 involving investors such as Kienbaum, Monkfish Equity, and Menden Ventures. After several years of operation, the company entered a bankruptcy administration/reorganization phase in August 2022. Subsequently, in a strategic move to broaden its footprint in the German market, 4scotty was acquired by WeAreDevelopers, a major European developer community and job platform, on February 27, 2023. Following the acquisition, Matthias Schleuthner transitioned to the role of Country Manager for Germany within WeAreDevelopers, ensuring continuity and integration of the platform's expertise.

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