Zenjob

Zenjob

Mobile app for flexible part-time jobs

Overview

Zenjob is a digital job placement platform in Germany that helps students and part-time workers find and book shifts through a mobile app. Users browse and filter shifts by location or type of work, apply with one click, and receive about half of their gross wage a few days after completing a shift. Partner companies post available shifts, and Zenjob earns revenue by charging them a fee for each successful placement, while job seekers access the service for free. The platform operates in more than 39 German cities and serves both job seekers and businesses needing temporary staff. Compared with traditional job hunting, Zenjob streamlines the process by eliminating lengthy applications and scheduling, offering immediate, on-demand access to flexible work. The company's goal is to simplify earning side income and connect students and other part-time workers with temporary staffing needs through an easy-to-use app.

About Zenjob

Simplify's Rating
Why Zenjob is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$105.3M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Monthly matches grew to 20,000 students with 12,000 opportunities across 1,800 companies.
  • Expanded to 42+ German cities, capturing 95%+ offline staffing market opportunity.
  • $50M Series D funding accelerates platform scaling across logistics, hospitality, retail sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors like Appetize.de capture market share with lower fees and similar functionality.
  • Stricter AÜG labor regulations force 20% fee increases, losing 30% of retail partners.
  • Student union protests threaten nationwide ban on app-based shift booking for under-25s.

What makes Zenjob unique

  • AI-powered matching fills over 70% of shifts within 24 hours versus traditional agencies.
  • Fast wage disbursement: half salary paid within 72 hours after shift completion.
  • Direct employment model handles payroll and admin, simplifying worker experience.

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Funding

Total Funding

$105.3M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Series D funding is typically for companies that are already well-established but need more funding to continue their growth. This round is often used to stabilize the company or prepare for an IPO.
Series D Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$77M
$50M
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$70M
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$80M
Handshake
$100M
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Benefits

Vacation: 28 days paid vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Dog-lover

Personal growth

Annual training budget 750 EUR

Mentoring Opportunities

Career development conversations

Urban Sports Club grant 30 EUR

Gym Membership

Monthly NAVIT credit 40 EUR

Legendary Events

Unpaid leave

Special leave for community service

Paid educational leave

Flexible working model

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
ExploreBit
Feb 22nd, 2022
Zenjob receives financing of $50M in Growth funding

Zenjob, a Berlin, Germany-based staffing marketplace provider, raised $50M in Growth funding.

FinSMEs
Feb 22nd, 2022
Zenjob Raises $50M in Growth Funding - FinSMEs

Zenjob, a Berlin, Germany-based staffing marketplace provider, raised $50M in Growth funding

Tech.eu
Feb 11th, 2022
Automated staffing agency Zenjob raises €8 million in Series A

Zenjob, based in Berlin, has raised a further €5 million in Series A funding bringing the total…

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