Hardskills.io, a pioneering data enrichment firm specializing in R&D experts, is thrilled to announce a significant investment round led by renowned tech-focused investors. This funding will support its strategic international expansion and enhance its proprietary AI-driven recruitment and R&D sales tools by adding over 10 million new contact details to its database of 29 million deep tech experts.
Chatarina Schneider joins as the new Chairperson of the board
Leading the investment is Jovitech Invest – a family office investor with a deep tech focus – represented by Carl and Chatarina Schneider. Chatarina Schneider, who has extensive experience with AkzoNobel and other innovation-driven companies, will join as the new Chairperson of the board. Her background spans global team leadership with significant roles in business development across Asia and Europe.
Sven-Gunnar Bodell
Other key investors are Sven-Gunnar Bodell, known for scaling SMEs to prominent international market positions; Henrik Palsson, a business and industrial expert with a history of leading innovative companies like CM Hammar AB; and Stefan Mahlstein, a distinguished figure in the IT and fintech sectors, renowned for his strategic roles during the growth phases of companies like Avanza.
Stefan Mahlstein
Hardskills.io is uniquely positioned in the data enrichment industry, managing an extensive network of over 29 million R&D experts across 192 countries. Its AI-enhanced systems have tripled candidate volumes while reducing the recruitment cycle by up to 80%. Additionally, its R&D-centric sales tools have demonstrably increased prospect engagement tenfold. In line with the company’s commitment to diversity and innovation, Hardskills.io has also launched a platform – Women in STEM – to share successful gender equality initiatives within the tech sector, providing valuable insights to companies worldwide.
This investment will be directed towards enhancing HardSkills’ service offerings to meet the high security and stability demands of its large corporate clients, as well as supporting sales initiatives planned over the next 18 months.
Hardskills founding team from the left, Daniel Nilsson, Dennis Bihel, Rasmus Palazzi, Noel Braganza, Jorgen Hyving and Binar Halkawt
“We are excited to embark on this journey with our esteemed investors and look forward to contributing to the global competency supply for Swedish deep tech companies,” said Rasmus Palazzi, co-founder and CEO of Hardskills.io. “With a solid track record of entrepreneurship and a strong focus on equal opportunity, our team is poised to make significant strides in the industry.”
Daniel Nilsson, co-founder of HardSkills and CEO of Up Strategy Lab, said: “I am thrilled by the momentum this investment brings to HardSkills and the data enrichment landscape. Chatarina Schneider’s wealth of experience will undoubtedly steer the company towards greater innovation and global impact.”
For further information, please contact:
Rasmus Palazzi, CEO, Hardskills.ioEmail: [email protected]Phone: +46 793470316
About Hardskills.io
Hardskills.io is a leading data brokerage firm specializing in scientific recruitment and B2B sales enhancement. With a robust portfolio of international clients and a commitment to innovative and ethical data use, Hardskills.io is at the forefront of transforming how companies access and utilize R&D talent globally.
Media ContactCompany Name: HardSkillsContact Person: Rasmus PalazziEmail: Send EmailPhone: +46 79-347 03 16?Country: SwedenWebsite: https://www.hardskills.io
