Talentsconnect Expands with PitchYou Acquisition

Cologne-based talentsconnect has acquired PitchYou, a Leverkusen startup specializing in WhatsApp-driven recruitment communication, to strengthen its direct-to-talent platform. This strategic acquisition will enable talentsconnect to integrate WhatsApp-based communication into its recruitment processes, enhancing applicant engagement and maximizing the efficiency of job matching amid Germany's looming labor shortages. The move positions talentsconnect as a frontrunner in AI-driven recruitment technology. With Germany anticipated to face a labor shortfall of 4.9 million workers by 2030, this merger targets the pressing need for innovative hiring solutions that can bridge the gap caused by language barriers or uncomfortable communication channels. Talentsconnect plans to triple turnover within three years and aims for substantial growth in the DACH region while also exploring future acquisitions.