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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 2026 website reports 200,000+ skilled workers, up from 80,000 in 2023.
- PowerUs says it is remote-first and has 90+ employees, supporting scale.
- Open 2026 roles in sales and recruiting show active commercial expansion in Berlin.
What critics are saying
- Stepstone already dominates German handwerk searches with 43,193 listings in 2026.
- Hiring posts show only three open roles in July 2026, suggesting lean execution.
- If employers bypass PowerUs for LinkedIn and incumbents, the marketplace loses liquidity.
What makes PowerUs unique
- PowerUs focuses on skilled trades, not generic white-collar hiring platforms.
- Its 2026 site claims 200,000+ Fachkräfte and 1,100+ German employers.
- The product combines job matching, anonymous profiles, salary transparency, and training support.
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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
↓ -1%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 9%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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