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WeAreDevelopers provides a global platform for tech career advancement. It offers an ecosystem of expert talks, live shows, and practical guides, complemented by major international events like the WeAreDevelopers World Congress. This platform equips developers with knowledge and skills, fostering learning and growth in software and artificial intelligence.
Founded in 2015 by Sead Ahmetovic and Thomas Pamminger, WeAreDevelopers arose from the insight that the developer community needed a unified platform for learning and career progression. Ahmetovic (CEO) and Pamminger recognized the demand for upskilling and networking, prompting them to establish this resource.
Millions of tech professionals utilize WeAreDevelopers to connect, learn, and expand capabilities. Its mission empowers this global community through platforms facilitating skill development and providing insights into emerging technologies. It aims to shape software development by enabling professionals to thrive and lead innovation in the age of artificial intelligence.
WeAreDevelopers has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round.
WeAreDevelopers has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
WeAreDevelopers has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
WeAreDevelopers's investors include Big Cheese Ventures.
WeAreDevelopers is an HR tech company that operates a global platform connecting software developers and AI professionals with career opportunities, educational content, and community events.[1][2][3] It serves millions of tech talents seeking skills development, job matches, and networking, while helping companies recruit, build employer brands, and showcase products through a job board, virtual events, and flagship in-person congresses across Europe, North America, and India.[1][2][5] The platform addresses talent shortages in software development by providing targeted job matching, expert-led content, and large-scale events like the World Congress series, which attract over 15,000 attendees.[2][5] With around 80 employees and $19.5 million in revenue, it has shown growth momentum through a seven-figure investment from Round2 Capital to expand in markets like the Netherlands and UK.[2]
Founded around 2014-2017 in Vienna, Austria (sources vary slightly on the exact year), WeAreDevelopers emerged as Europe's largest community for software developers, starting with a focus on job boards and events.[2][4][7] Key co-founders include CEO Sead Ahmetović, CPO Thomas Pamminger, and CCO Rudi Bauer, who built a team of developers, designers, and marketers passionate about software careers.[1][4] Early traction came from hosting recognized developer congresses in Berlin, Vienna, and Zurich, alongside virtual tech talks via WeAreDevelopers Live, establishing a strong brand in the global developer ecosystem.[2][5][7] A pivotal moment was securing a seven-figure investment from Round2 Capital, fueling platform growth and international expansion.[2]
WeAreDevelopers rides the wave of AI-driven software development and acute talent shortages, positioning developers as leaders in emerging tech like cloud, open source, and AI tools.[1][3][5] Its timing aligns with booming demand for skilled engineers amid global tech hiring challenges, amplified by post-pandemic remote work and AI acceleration.[2] Market forces favoring it include Europe's strong dev community, expansion to high-growth regions like India and North America, and a shift toward community-led learning over traditional education.[5] It influences the ecosystem by bridging talents with companies (e.g., Stripe, Apple alumni speakers), fostering innovations through events, and enabling authentic employer-dev connections that shape hiring norms.[5]
WeAreDevelopers is poised for accelerated global scaling with 2026 events in San Jose and Bengaluru, leveraging its investment to deepen AI-focused content and job matching.[2][5] Trends like AI skill gaps, hybrid events, and developer-led innovation will propel growth, potentially expanding revenue through more corporate partnerships and platform monetization.[1][3] Its influence may evolve from Europe-centric to a dominant worldwide hub, empowering devs to "learn faster, build smarter, lead with AI" while redefining tech talent pipelines.[5] This cements its role as the go-to platform advancing careers in technology's next era.
WeAreDevelopers has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Series U in April 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2019 | $4M Series U | — | BIG Cheese Ventures | Announced |