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Overview
PowerUs is a Berlin-based digital career platform for skilled blue-collar workers in technical trades. It functions as a vertical marketplace where workers can create profiles, access training, compare salaries, receive job offers on their smartphones, and get help from a personal advisor; employers can post jobs and search for candidates, paying for access. The platform makes money by charging companies to post vacancies and connect with workers. Its goal is to reduce the talent shortage in technical sectors by making skilled trades more attractive and easier to hire, with a focus on roles important for the energy transition.
About PowerUs
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Education
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$38.4M
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The app updated on 2026-05-27, showing active product maintenance and distribution.
- Open roles in 2026 signal ongoing hiring for sales and recruiting expansion.
- Germany's energy-transition labor shortage keeps electricians and HVAC technicians in constant demand.
What critics are saying
- PowerUs still reports only €33M raised; scale-up capital stays tight against incumbents.
- StepStone, Indeed, and LinkedIn harvest the same employers and candidates in Germany.
- If employers bypass listings for referrals, marketplace liquidity breaks and revenue stalls.
What makes PowerUs unique
- PowerUs targets electricians, HVAC technicians, and mechatronics workers, not generic white-collar applicants.
- It combines salary transparency, job matching, and personal advisors for trades candidates.
- The platform reports 200,000+ workers, giving employers a dense skilled-trades marketplace.
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Funding
Total Funding
$38.4M
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
4 Rounds
General Catalyst
Y CombinatorIndustry standards
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Company Social Events
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -4%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 1%PowerUs, a Berlin-based career platform for skilled blue-collar workers such as electricians and plant mechanics, has raised $25.7 million (€24.0 million) as part of its Series B financing round led by Eurazeo, General Catalyst, Headline and HV-Capital.
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About PowerUs
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Education
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$38.4M
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2019
PowerUs is Hiring for 3 Jobs on Simplify!
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