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Joblift is a technology company.
Joblift operates a data-driven platform that aggregates job postings from numerous sources, including job boards, corporations, and recruiters. Its core product provides job seekers with a singular destination to discover relevant career opportunities. The platform employs sophisticated machine learning algorithms and extensive data analytics to extract critical information from job descriptions, guiding users to highly pertinent vacancies and individualizing search results with a single query.
The company was founded in 2015 by Lukas Erlebach, Alexander Rausch, and Malte Widenka. Their insight stemmed from the observation that online recruitment was highly fragmented, forcing job seekers to navigate numerous sites. The founders, who previously held C-level positions at prominent e-commerce companies, aimed to create a centralized and frictionless experience for job hunting, addressing the inefficiencies inherent in the traditional online job market.
Joblift serves job seekers by simplifying their search process and aids employers and recruiters by making talent discovery more efficient. The company’s vision is to become the definitive destination for job aggregation, leveraging technology to personalize the job search experience while providing transparency for recruiters. It strives to eliminate the "post and pray" approach, improving outcomes for all parties in the recruitment ecosystem.
Joblift has raised $29.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Joblift has raised $29.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Joblift is a technology company that operates a data-driven job search meta-platform aggregating millions of job listings from thousands of job boards, employers, and recruiters. It serves job seekers by providing highly personalized and relevant job search results using advanced machine learning algorithms that analyze job descriptions to match candidates’ skills and preferences. For recruiters and employers, Joblift offers performance-based marketing solutions that generate qualified candidate applications efficiently. The platform has significant growth momentum, with over 1.5 million monthly site visits, more than 4,000 partners, and operations across multiple countries, including plans for expansion into the US market[1][2][4][6].
Founded around 2018 by Lukas Erlebach and others, Joblift emerged from the recognition that despite the proliferation of online job boards, there was no single go-to destination aggregating all listings with personalized search capabilities. The founders leveraged their expertise in data science and technology to build a platform that uses machine learning to improve job matching and transparency for recruiters. Early traction included rapid user growth and partnerships with major job boards, supported by successful fundraising rounds, including a €10 million Series A led by DN Capital, which fueled product development and international expansion[1].
Joblift rides the trend of AI and big data transforming recruitment by addressing inefficiencies in job search and hiring processes. The timing is favorable due to increasing demand for personalized digital experiences and the growing complexity of online job markets. Market forces such as the rise of remote work, talent shortages, and the need for data-driven hiring solutions work in Joblift’s favor. By combining meta-search aggregation with AI-driven personalization and performance marketing, Joblift influences the recruitment ecosystem by improving candidate-job fit and reducing hiring friction for employers[1][2][6].
Looking ahead, Joblift is positioned to deepen its AI capabilities to evolve from a job search engine into a virtual career advisor, guiding candidates through their career paths beyond job matching. Expansion into new markets, including the US, and continued investment in data science and cloud technologies will likely fuel growth. Trends such as AI-driven career management, increased automation in recruitment, and demand for transparency in hiring will shape Joblift’s journey. Its influence may grow as it sets new standards for personalized, data-driven recruitment experiences, potentially becoming a central hub for both job seekers and employers worldwide[1][2].
Joblift has raised $29.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Joblift's investors include Acton Capital Partners, Arrive, Cherry Ventures, DN Capital, Expa, Kleiner Perkins, Left Lane Capital, Lux Capital, Penny Jar Capital, Sequoia Capital, SNR, Sweet Capital.
Joblift has raised $29.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $17.0M Series B in August 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2019 | $17.0M Series B | Acton Capital Partners, Arrive, Cherry Ventures, DN Capital, Expa, Kleiner Perkins, Left Lane Capital, Lux Capital, Penny Jar Capital, Sequoia Capital, SNR, Sweet Capital, Ash Pournouri, Khaled Helioui, btov Partners, Picus Capital, Redline, TruVenturo | |
| Dec 1, 2017 | $12.0M Series A | DN Capital | Acton Capital Partners, Arrive, Cherry Ventures, Expa, Kleiner Perkins, Left Lane Capital, Lux Capital, Penny Jar Capital, Sequoia Capital, SNR, Sweet Capital, Ash Pournouri, Khaled Helioui, btov Partners, Picus Capital, TruVenturo |