Zenjob Press Section
Welcome to Zenjob’s press section. As a modern digital recruitment agency, we flexibly connect companies and students according to their needs. With our AI-powered platform for temporary work, we are revolutionising digital recruitment and offering automated staffing solutions for the labour market of today and tomorrow.
Would you like to find out more about Zenjob, or do you need information and material for your reporting? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Your contact for press inquiries
Lea Schramm
[email protected]
We look forward to receiving your enquiries regarding interviews, articles and collaborations. We will get back to you within a few days.
Zenjob at a glance
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Category: Provider of digital temporary staffing and HR software solutions
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Core Service: Germany-wide digital placement of student as temp staff and working students
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Mission: We simplify and automate workforce planning for businesses of all sizes. Whether covering short-term peak demand or securing longer-term placements, we provide the right support to bridge staffing gaps. From single-shift support to working students, companies across all sectors can find the ideal student staff for their needs.
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Founded & Head Office: December 2015 in Berlin
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Managing Director & Founder: Fritz Trott
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Network: Over 40,000 registered students and 3,000 partner companies across Germany
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Sectors & Areas of Operation: Workforce scheduling for logistics, grocery & retail, hospitality, catering, facility services, events, e-commerce, call centres, mobility & fleet operations, and office administration
About Zenjob
Zenjob is a technology-driven digital recruitment agency revolutionising the job market for student jobs and temporary work. As a digital platform for temporary staffing, we connect students with companies across various sectors in Germany every day. Our data-driven HR software automates the entire recruitment process: from workforce scheduling and matching right through to payroll.
Companies rely on Zenjob as a dependable solution for short-term staffing needs during personnel shortages, as well as for longer-term assignments, such as multi-week shifts and working student placements. Founded in 2015, the company continues to establish itself as a technology-driven partner for businesses across all industries. For further information, please visit our ‘About Us’ page.
Zenjob’s Milestones
| Date | Milestone | Details |
| December 2015 | Company founding | Zenjob was founded in Berlin by Fritz Trott, Cihan Aksakal & Frederik Fahning |
| September 2016 | Seed round | Zenjob closes Seed funding round |
| September 2017 | Series A | Raised approx. €8M in Series A |
| November 2018 | Series B | €15M / ~$17.1M funding round led by AXA Venture Partners |
| May 2020 | Series C | ~ $30M € amount for scaling & product expansion |
| February 2022 | Series D / Growth round | ~$56.7M led by Aragon Global |
| February 2022 | Milestone for “1 million shifts matched” | Zenjob has over 1 million jobs matched |
| October 2023 | Zenjob PRO | Launched Zenjob PRO to include longer-term job opportunities. |
| July 2024 | HQ relocation | The offices moved to a bigger and more modern space in Berlin. |
| July 2025 | GOOD WORK brand launch (rebranding) | Zenjob introduces the GOOD WORK promise as a cornerstone of the platform. |
