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August 10, 2021

VCs bet on European startups building HR tech for remote work

More European companies are emerging to facilitate remote recruitment.


Eleanor Warnock

4 min read

WorkMotion founders Carsten Lebtig, Karim Zaghloul, and Felix Steffens. Credit: WorkMotion

VCs continue to bet big on remote working as a cure for talent shortages, putting more money into companies facilitating the hiring and management of workers abroad. 

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Eleanor Warnock

Eleanor Warnock is an advisor to VC firm Bek Ventures, and writes a newsletter on tech and writing. She was previously Sifted’s deputy editor. Find her on X and LinkedIn

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