Stema

Stema is an HR technology firm based in Brescia, Italy, that operates a platform to automate the recruitment process for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals. Founded in 2021, the company aims to address inefficiencies in the European technical talent market, which is estimated to be valued at €37 billion. Stema was founded by a team with complementary backgrounds: CEO Davide Bodini, who has a background in human resources; CTO Matteo Gambera, an automation engineer; and Vito Lomele, a serial entrepreneur who previously founded Fiscozen and Jobrapido.

The company's core offering is a B2B solution described as a "career co-pilot" for engineers. It utilizes artificial intelligence to engage with talent through conversations, analyzing industry trends, in-demand skills, and individual career objectives to create personalized matches between professionals and employers. This approach focuses on long-term career paths rather than specific job openings, which helps build a community and fosters trust with its users. For companies, the platform provides a more aligned candidate pool, aiming to improve hiring effectiveness and reduce employee turnover. Stema's business model is centered on providing its recruitment platform to corporate clients and has already secured contracts with 15 major technical employers in Italy.

Stema has demonstrated significant early-stage growth, building a community of engineers that attracts over 300 new users daily. The company launched its first local community for engineers in 2022 and expanded to become the largest in Italy by 2023. A key milestone was achieved in October 2024, when Stema secured €1.6 million ($1.73M) in a Seed funding round. The round was led by United Ventures and included participation from Eden Ventures, Club degli Investitori, and Octopus Ventures. This capital is intended to further develop the technology platform, expand the team, solidify its market position in Italy, and prepare for expansion into Germany.

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