Menlo79

Menlo79 is a Berlin-based LogTech company established in 2019 by former Deutsche Bahn executives Fabian Stöffler and Stefan Wagner. The founders leveraged their extensive experience within Germany's national railway company to address inefficiencies in workforce management. Stöffler, now CEO, has over 15 years of leadership in rail and logistics and previously headed the digital lab at DB Cargo. Wagner, the CPO, brings a technology and development background from roles at the Fraunhofer-Institut, Accenture, and Deutsche Bahn, where he digitized fleet management.

The company operates on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model, generating revenue through subscriptions to its core product, WILSON. This cloud-based workforce management platform is specifically designed for the complex operational environments of the railway, mobility, and logistics industries. It targets transport companies, staff service providers, and rail construction firms, counting clients like Flixtrain, Havelländische Eisenbahn, and ČD Cargo. Initially bootstrapped, Menlo79 secured €2.1 million in a 2025 funding round to scale its operations, supplement by €1.8 million in grants to enhance specific platform features.

The WILSON platform offers an all-in-one solution for managing operational staff, aiming to reduce administrative effort by up to 60%. Its modular system includes tools for skills management, shift planning, intelligent personnel scheduling, and automated payroll and billing. A key function is its ability to manage and share personnel and services across different companies, facilitating seamless collaboration between clients and their partners within a single application. By considering qualifications, availability, and employee preferences, the platform optimizes staff deployment, increases efficiency, and aims to boost employee satisfaction. Menlo79 also fosters industry collaboration through its RAILTALKS partner network, promoting digitalization within the rail sector.

Keywords: workforce management, LogTech, rail transport, personnel scheduling, SaaS, employee management, shift planning, logistics software, railway operations, skills management, automated payroll, crew management, cross-company staffing, fleet management software, transport logistics, digital transformation rail, mobility solutions, operational efficiency, resource planning, staff leasing software