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StepStone

Axel-Springer-Straße 65, Berlin, 10969, Germany

Overview

Recruitment platform connecting applicants with employers.

Founded

1996

Deals · 12mo

7

Links

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Stage focus

Series B
Series C

Geographic focus

India
Israel
United Kingdom
United States

Sector focus

Employment
Human Resources
Internet
Recruiting
...

Investment portfolio

14rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Clay
Sep 2026Participated
$115 MSeries D
Voya Energy
Aug 2026Participated
$35 MSeries A
CuspAI
Jul 2026Participated
$450 MSeries B
Sift
Mar 2026Led
$42 MSeries B
Sift Stack
Mar 2026Led
$42 MSeries B
Exowatt
Nov 2025Participated
$50 MSeries A
Scribe
Nov 2025Led
$75 MSeries C
Vercel
Sep 2025Participated
$300 MSeries F
KoBold Metals
Jan 2025Participated
$537 MSeries C
NextSilicon
Oct 2024Participated
$303 MSeries C
Zepto
Jun 2024Led
$645 MOther Equity
Immuta
Jun 2022Participated
$100 MSeries E
Clay
Sep 2026Participated
$115 MSeries D
Voya Energy
Aug 2026Participated
$35 MSeries A
CuspAI
Jul 2026Participated
$450 MSeries B
Sift
Mar 2026Led
$42 MSeries B
Sift Stack
Mar 2026Led
$42 MSeries B
Exowatt
Nov 2025Participated
$50 MSeries A
Scribe
Nov 2025Led
$75 MSeries C
Vercel
Sep 2025Participated
$300 MSeries F
KoBold Metals
Jan 2025Participated
$537 MSeries C
NextSilicon
Oct 2024Participated
$303 MSeries C
Zepto
Jun 2024Led
$645 MOther Equity
Immuta
Jun 2022Participated
$100 MSeries E
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Deal Distribution

StepStone: 14 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
StepStone: 14 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Series A02
Series B22
Series C+15
Other Equity11

Monthly Deal Activity

StepStone: 14 deals are recorded across 58 months.All available history.
StepStone: 14 deals are recorded across 58 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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Sector Breakdown

StepStone: AI & Machine Learning is the largest displayed sector by deal count (8 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

StepStone: AI & Machine Learning is the largest displayed sector by deal count (8 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
AI & Machine Learning8
Enterprise Software6
Networks, Cloud & Communication4
Clean Energy & Sustainability3
Data, Analytics & IT3
Space & Frontier Tech2
Transportation & Logistics2
Food & Agriculture2
Developer Tools2
E-Commerce & Retail1
Cybersecurity & Privacy1
Consumer & Lifestyle1
Hardware & Robotics1
Marketing & Advertising1
Professional Services1

Deal Size Distribution

StepStone: 14 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

StepStone: 14 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M0
$5M-$10M0
$10M-$25M0
$25M-$50M4
$50M-$100M2
$100M-$250M2
$250M-$500M3
$500M-$1B2
$1B+1

Deals By Geography

StepStone: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (11 deals).All available history.

Top 4 of 4 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

StepStone: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (11 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States11
Israel1
India1
Europe1
StepStone: 20 co-investors are shown, with Google Ventures sharing 3 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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StepStone: 20 co-investors are shown, with Google Ventures sharing 3 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Google Ventures3
Tiger Global3
Amiti Ventures2
Andreessen Horowitz2
CIV2
Fika Ventures2
Glade Brook Capital2
Overmatch Ventures2
Riot Ventures2
Standard Investments2
8090 Industries1
Accel1
Adams Street Partners1
Aleph1
AMD Ventures1
Amplify Partners1
Atomic1
Avenir1
Avra Capital1
BAM Ventures1

Investment Strategy

StepStone: Led accounts for 29% and participating for 71% of round participation.All available history.
StepStone: Led accounts for 29% and participating for 71% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led429%
Participating1071%
StepStone: Single-lead accounts for 75% and co-led for 25% of lead dynamics.All available history.
StepStone: Single-lead accounts for 75% and co-led for 25% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead375%
Co-led125%

Team

Christophe de Rassenfosse

Chief Product Officer

Michael Elsing

Head of Internal IT DACH

Moritz Diekmann

Marketing Strategist (external)

Patrick Wehrmann

Group Managing Director & CEO, StepStone UK

Pyry Takala

Data Science Team Lead

Susan Standiford

Chief Product and Technology Officer

Thorsten Otte

CFO

Wolfgang Bruhn

Chief Development Officer