Partnering with Venero Capital Advisors proved pivotal in shaping our M&A path, ensuring we maximized value without compromising our vision.
In January 2017, driven by two decades in HR, we founded People-Analytix to address a glaring gap: HR technology focused narrowly on transactions rather than talent. Our aim was simple—to build an AI-driven platform that mapped every employee’s résumé and project history against a rich skills ontology, surfacing hidden strengths and career pathways. Early pilots with Swiss leaders such as SUVA, SRF, Swisscom, and Sanitas validated our vision: within weeks of launch, managers were closing skill gaps, and employees were discovering new roles.
Sixty days after incorporation, we closed a seed round led by Mica Ventures. That vote of confidence let us expand our engineering team, refine our multilingual skills database from 11,000 to over 20,000 unique competencies, and onboard major clients like AXA, IKEA, and additional business units at Swisscom. Each new contract underscored our belief that data is only as valuable as the insights and actions it enables.
By mid-2022, inbound interest from investors and acquirers accelerated—and with growth at stake, we needed a partner who could guide us through an efficient sale process without losing sight of our mission.
We chose Venero Capital Advisors for their founder-first ethos that resonated immediately:
Venero did an outstanding job getting us on the radar of potential buyers and providing valuable support throughout the entire process.
Following a well-orchestrated process, our vision found its perfect home: People-Analytix became the intelligence layer within Learning Pool’s learning technology suite, opening immediate access to over 1,500 global organizations. The deal delivered:
Looking back, the moments that mattered most weren’t code deployments or board meetings; they were when clients credited our insights with averting costly skill shortages and when future hires chose us believing in our mission. Navigating a sale at that inflection point can feel overwhelming—numbers alone don’t capture what truly counts: your people, your product vision, and your long-term impact.
If you are a founder facing the next big decision, know what you want beyond valuation. Seek an experienced advisor who will design a well-structured processes, leverage longstanding relationships, and deliver the desired outcomes. For us, Venero was that partner and their guidance turned a daunting crossroads into a launchpad for our next chapter.
Every founder dreams of building something meaningful, but the real test comes when you have to decide what comes next.
Fueling our growth: Venero navigated the capital maze to find our perfect investment partners.
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