Cobrainer

About Cobrainer

Cobrainer GmbH operates as an enterprise skill management platform provider, originating from a research project at the Technical University of Munich. Founded in 2013 by Hanns-Bertin Aderhold, Amelie Schlachter, Sunil Ramgopal Tatavarty, and Martin Kiechle, the Munich-based company aims to address workforce transformation by making employee skills visible and actionable. Hanns-Bertin Aderhold, the CEO, has a background in architectural design, engineering, and business, which has informed the company's direction.

The company's core offering is a SaaS platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze, manage, and visualize employee expertise. It integrates with a client's existing HR systems, such as HRMS and payroll, to automatically collect data and create detailed, industry-specific skill profiles for every employee. This allows organizations to identify internal talent for open positions, uncover skill gaps, and suggest personalized career paths and training opportunities for employees. The platform serves a wide range of clients, from large enterprises with over 5,000 employees to smaller companies, and includes notable customers like Porsche and Telefónica Deutschland. Revenue is generated through this enterprise software offering.

Cobrainer has secured significant funding to fuel its growth, raising a total of $12.6 million over two main rounds. A seed round in March 2017 was followed by a substantial Series A round of $12.6 million in November 2021, led by investors such as Wayra and Vogel Communications Group. Other notable investors include Bayern Kapital and business angels like Michael Brehm. Following its 2021 funding, the company underwent a strategic reorganization, reducing its headcount by 57% to increase alignment and efficiency, which resulted in a 370% increase in recurring revenue.

The platform is designed to enhance internal talent mobility and reduce recruiting costs. By providing clear insights into the existing workforce's capabilities, it helps managers staff projects more effectively and supports HR in strategic workforce planning. For employees, it offers transparency regarding their development and career growth within the organization, which can lead to increased retention and productivity.