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Hosco is a technology company.
Hosco operates a global platform designed to empower the hospitality industry by connecting professionals with career opportunities, educational courses, and valuable advice. The company provides a comprehensive ecosystem where individuals can access thousands of jobs and internships worldwide, while businesses and educational institutions can tap into a growing pool of skilled talent. Hosco leverages its digital infrastructure to facilitate career development and recruitment within the dynamic hospitality sector, acting as a pivotal resource for its global membership.
The company was founded in 2011 by hospitality experts Olivier Bracard, who serves as CEO, and Carl Julien, the COO. Their foundational insight stemmed from recognizing the need for a dedicated, integrated platform that could effectively bridge the gap between aspiring and experienced hospitality professionals, leading companies, and leading educational institutions. This vision aimed to streamline talent acquisition and career progression across the fragmented global hospitality landscape.
Hosco serves hundreds of thousands of hospitality professionals and collaborates with thousands of world-class companies and top hospitality schools across the globe. Its core vision is to continue empowering the industry by fostering connections, inspiring growth, and consistently providing opportunities that support professionals throughout their careers. The platform aims to remain the essential partner for talent and businesses in the world's rapidly evolving hospitality industry.
Hosco has raised $21.1M across 4 funding rounds.
Hosco has raised $21.1M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Hosco is a global hospitality career platform that connects professionals with job opportunities, internships, educational resources, and networking in the hospitality industry.[1][2][3][5] It serves hospitality workers—from entry-level roles like receptionists and housekeepers to managers and chefs—and companies such as hotel chains (e.g., Accor, Dorchester Collection) and cruise lines (e.g., MSC Cruises), solving talent acquisition challenges by partnering with top hospitality schools worldwide.[1][2][5] With over 1.5 million members, 7,000+ partner companies, and features like job listings, online courses on revenue management and sustainability, and career advice from experts like Alain Ducasse, Hosco drives growth through strong user engagement, including a 54% increase in click-to-open rates and 10,000 job applications via personalized onboarding with tools like Braze.[3][4][5] The company has raised $17.13M in Series C funding, employs 153 people, and generates $17.1M in revenue, headquartered in Geneva with offices in Barcelona and Dubai.[2][3]
Hosco was founded in 2011 by hospitality experts Olivier Bracard (CEO) and Carl Julien (COO), who leveraged their industry knowledge to build a network addressing talent gaps in the world's fastest-growing sector.[1][2] The idea emerged from recognizing the need to connect professionals, schools, and employers globally, starting as a platform linking hundreds of thousands of users with top companies and evolving into a comprehensive career hub with job boards, alumni management for schools, and content like expert advice.[1][2] Key early traction came from partnerships with hospitality schools across continents, providing an ever-growing talent pool, and recent milestones include powering the UNWTO 'Jobs Factory' to aid tourism recovery and tech integrations boosting user activity.[2][4]
Hosco rides the rise of talent platforms in gig-heavy industries like hospitality, accelerated by post-pandemic recovery needs, where tourism jobs demand quick matching amid labor shortages.[2] Timing aligns with digital transformation in HR tech, as remote work and upskilling trends push platforms to blend jobs, learning, and networks—Hosco's UNWTO partnership exemplifies its influence in global recovery efforts.[2][4] Market forces like hospitality's growth (projected fastest globally) and demand for specialized talent favor it, while integrations with Braze and school ecosystems position Hosco as a key enabler, influencing the sector by democratizing access to opportunities and boosting organic growth via high app ratings.[3][4][5]
Hosco is poised to expand as hospitality rebounds, potentially deepening AI-driven matching, global school partnerships, and premium features for enterprises amid rising travel demand.[3][5] Trends like sustainability-focused upskilling and hybrid work will shape it, evolving its influence from job connector to full career ecosystem leader. With Series C backing and proven engagement gains, expect scaled user acquisition and revenue growth, solidifying its role in empowering the industry's professionals worldwide—starting from that 2011 vision of global connections.[1][3][4]
Hosco has raised $21.1M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Hosco's investors include Alfonso Bassols, Torsa Capital, Athos Capital, Business Angels, Nauta Capital, Atomico, Dawn Capital, Slack Fund.
Hosco has raised $21.1M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $3.9M Other Equity in February 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2022 | $3.9M Other Equity | Alfonso Bassols, Torsa Capital | Athos Capital, Business Angels, Nauta Capital |
| Feb 1, 2022 | $4.0M Venture Round | Atomico, Dawn Capital, Nauta Capital, Slack Fund | |
| Dec 1, 2018 | $6.0M Series A | Nauta Capital | Atomico, Dawn Capital, Slack Fund, Athos Capital |
| Jun 26, 2017 | $7.2M Series A |