What We Recruit does

We Recruit is a French SaaS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) vendor founded in September 2015 by François-Xavier Panaget in Vitré (Ille-et-Vilaine) and headquartered in Cesson-Sévigné near Rennes. The company serves HR professionals, in-house recruiters, and hiring managers at French mid-sized companies and ETIs (Entreprises de Taille Intermédiaire), with a customer base of more than 700 companies and 14,000+ users as of 2024. In July 2024, We Recruit was acquired by Septeo HR Solutions (Lyon) and now operates as the ATS module within the group's mpleo Human Capital Management suite, positioning it as the recruitment layer for a broader HR stack.

The product is a modular, customizable ATS built on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, comprising approximately 26 interconnected modules organized across sourcing (browser extension, CVthèque, talent pools, sourcing tunnel), evaluation (candidate scoring, CV parsing, asynchronous video interview, skills assessments via AssessFirst, WeSuggest, E-testing), and optimization (analytics, recruitment request workflow, messaging) stages. AI-adjacent capabilities include automatic CV parsing (extracting and populating candidate profiles from uploaded CVs and web sources) and candidate scoring. The platform exposes a documented API and ships pre-built connectors to major French job boards (LinkedIn, Leboncoin, Indeed, Jobijoba, Figaro Emploi, LesJeudis, Cookorico), assessment vendors, and SIRH systems (Eurécia). The 2023-launched We Recruit Academy adds a certification and community layer.

We Recruit runs a hybrid go-to-market combining direct sales (commercial hotline, inbound demos), self-service product-led growth (30-day free trial, online demo), and a three-tier partner program (Connector, Reseller, Promoter). Revenue is generated through annual SaaS subscriptions priced by quote based on user count, modules, and company size; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively France-domestic. The company supports a content engine including the "We are Recruiters" blog (133,000 page views in 2022), podcast, in-person Café RH workshops, and partner webinars, and is CNIL-registered (1910498). As of 2024, We Recruit operates with approximately 26 employees.

Name

We Recruit

Legal name

SEPTEO HR SOLUTIONS

Website

https://werecruit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

We Recruit is a French SaaS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) serving HR teams at French mid-sized companies and ETIs. Following its July 2024 acquisition by Septeo HR Solutions, the modular ATS operates as the recruitment module within the mpleo HCM suite.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) / Recruitment Software

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) & Applicant Tracking (ATS) (BPACAPAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

RPO Technology, ATS Administration & Recruitment Operations (BPACABAN)

Keywords

• Applicant tracking system
• Recruitment software
• Talent acquisition platform
• Candidate management software
• HR technology SaaS

Headquarters

HQ city

Cesson-sévigné

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (ATS License): We Recruit operates as a SaaS recruitment software (ATS) on a subscription basis. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to each company's needs, varying by number of users, features, and company size. The company offers a 30-day free trial as an entry point.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

We Recruit provides a modular, customizable Applicant Tracking System (ATS) delivered as a SaaS platform for HR professionals and recruiters in French mid-market companies. The platform centralizes candidate management, sourcing, evaluation, and collaborative hiring through approximately 26 interconnected modules (CV parsing, candidate scoring, multi-posting, career sites, browser extension sourcing, video interviews, talent pools). It is sold on a quote-based subscription basis with a 30-day free trial, and is integrated as the ATS component of the mpleo HCM suite within the Septeo HR ecosystem following the 2024 acquisition.

Product overview

We Recruit is a modular ATS (Applicant Tracking System) recruitment software platform designed as a unified solution with approximately 26 interconnected modules. The core We Recruit ATS provides candidate management, job posting, and collaborative hiring capabilities. Around this core, modules address specific workflow stages: sourcing tools (Browser Extension, CVthèque, Vivier de Candidats, Sourcing de Candidats) for talent discovery; evaluation features (Scoring de Candidature, Test de Compétences, Entretien Vidéo Différé, Session Collective) for candidate assessment; communication tools (Messagerie, Contenus Automatiques, Agenda Recruteur, Compte Rendu d'Entretien) for collaboration; and operational features (Statistiques, Demande de Recrutement, To Do List) for process management. The platform also includes a dedicated training platform (We Recruit Academy) and API/connectors for third-party integrations. We Recruit integrates into the mpleo HCM suite as the ATS component, representing a Best of Breed approach within the Septeo HR ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• We Recruit ATS (Applicant Tracking System) A modular and customizable Applicant Tracking System (ATS) delivered as a SaaS platform that centralizes candidate management, job posting, collaborative hiring, and analytics for HR professionals and recruiters. Provides approximately 26 interconnected modules spanning sourcing (browser extension, CV database, talent pools), evaluation (CV parsing, AI scoring, video interviews, skills assessments), and collaborative hiring workflows.
• We Recruit Academy A training, certification, and customer community platform reserved for We Recruit users. Offers software training courses, expert HR content, certification programs, and client events (including Café RH workshops and user meetups across French cities) that drive product adoption, customer retention, and peer networking.
• Free Trial (30-day) A 30-day free trial (essai gratuit sans engagement) of the We Recruit ATS, providing access to key features including the career site, CV database, statistics, candidate tracking, and onboarding support. Functions as the self-serve entry point to the platform for SMB prospects and as a trial conversion mechanism for mid-market sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 companies and 14,000+ users as of 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability2 records

Feature16 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• We Feel GoodminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2023Marketing consultancy. We Recruit co-hosted a webinar on Inbound Recruiting with We Feel Good's CEO Florent Letourneur, addressing whether inbound recruiting is a buzz word or an essential recruitment strategy.
• LuccaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2023HR software company. We Recruit co-organized an in-person event with Lucca for their shared customers in Nantes, featuring a masterclass on RH/Manager collaboration.
• Kom & DominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2023HR marketing consultancy. We Recruit participated in the 3rd edition of Kom & Do's 'Kom&Déj' webinar series, with Muriel Lecouey (CMO of We Recruit) discussing HR digitization and marketing tools for recruitment.
• Septeo Human Resources (mpleo)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 3 September 2022In July 2024, We Recruit was acquired by Septeo HR Solutions and integrated as the ATS component of the mpleo HCM suite. We Recruit serves as the recruitment module within the broader Human Capital Management platform, enabling a digitized employee journey from recruitment through offboarding.
• leboncoincoreTechnology or Integration · 25 August 2022Direct Apply integration enabling candidates to apply to We Recruit-hosted job postings directly from leboncoin with a seamless, optimized candidate experience.
• LinkedIncoreTechnology or Integration · 30 June 2022We Recruit integrates with LinkedIn enabling job posting distribution to company LinkedIn pages directly from the ATS. Recruiters configure their LinkedIn company page ID within We Recruit to publish job listings to the LinkedIn Jobs section.
• AssessFirstcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 April 2022Assessment platform for evaluating candidate soft skills and behavioral traits. We Recruit co-hosts table round events and webinars with AssessFirst on best practices in candidate qualification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/werecruit

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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