When was The Stepstone founded?

The Stepstone was founded in 1996.

Where is The Stepstone headquartered?

The Stepstone is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany.

What industry is The Stepstone in?

The Stepstone operates in SaaS.

How many employees does The Stepstone have?

The Stepstone has 1001-5000 employees.

The Stepstone

Q: Who are The Stepstone's investors?

The Stepstone's investors include Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, KKR, Axel Springer.

Acquired

We help companies hire the right talent

Dusseldorf, Germany · Founded 1996

SaaS

Headquarters: Dusseldorf
Employees: 1001–5000
Founded: 1996
Business Model: B2B

Website: thestepstonegroup.com
Last Round: Private EquityOct 2024
Rounds: 1

About

Formed in 1996, The Stepstone Group is one of the world's leading online recruitment companies. Operating in more than 10 countries with around 3,000 employees worldwide, The Stepstone Group helps companies hire the right talent through a customer-centric approach to sales, operations, client management and technical solutions. The company operates market-leading job marketplace brands across Europe and internationally, delivering more than 130 million applications for its clients in 2025. Its two primary business models are AI-driven job marketplaces and programmatic-powered recruitment marketing solutions.

Summary

The Stepstone is a SaaS company based in Dusseldorf, Germany, founded in 1996. Its most recent funding was a Private Equity round in Oct 2024. Investors include Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, KKR and Axel Springer.