Frontwise group

What Frontwise group does

Frontwise Group, founded in 2014 in Skopje, North Macedonia by Managing Partners Bart Tukkers and Jan Wilkens, is a recruitment and talent acquisition firm operating internationally from offices in Utrecht (Netherlands) and Skopje (North Macedonia). Since April 2023, the company has operated as part of The Scaling Network, a recruitment holding company. Frontwise employs approximately 50 sourcing-based recruiters and serves enterprise and government clients across the UK and Europe, with disclosed logos including Accenture, Capgemini, Tata Consultancy Services, Danone, Friesland Campina, HEMA, de Bijenkorf, DEME, Mammoet, vidaXL, AFRY and the Authority for Financial Markets (AFM). Vertical coverage spans Digital & IT, Energy & Renewables, Consultancy, Food & Life Sciences, E-commerce, and Finance & Legal.

Frontwise delivers recruitment through three integrated service lines: Recruitment Outsourcing (RO), Search & Selection, and Active Talent Pooling (ATP). Its proprietary Smart Tech Sourcing® methodology combines AI-driven sourcing tools with human consultant expertise to identify and engage passive candidates, while ATP maintains continuously enriched, segmented talent networks by client and discipline. Recruitment services are quote-based and tailored; ATP introduces a subscription/recurring engagement layer on top of project-based Search & Selection and managed RO engagements.

Revenue mechanics are tied to specialized recruiter utilization, managed-service contracts and talent-pool subscription retainers. The firm reaches enterprise clients through direct consultative sales led by tech-empowered consultants, supplemented by event marketing (WindEurope, TRU unconferences), community partnerships (Recruiters United, TruMunity, NedZero) and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook). Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Frontwise group

Legal name

Frontwise Group

Website

https://frontwisegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Frontwise Group is a sourcing-based recruitment and talent acquisition firm founded in 2014 in Skopje, North Macedonia. It delivers Recruitment Outsourcing, Search & Selection and Active Talent Pooling services powered by its proprietary Smart Tech Sourcing® methodology, serving enterprise and government clients across Digital & IT, Energy & Renewables, Consultancy, Food & Life Sciences, E-commerce and Finance & Legal verticals in Europe and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

RPO Technology, ATS Administration & Recruitment Operations (BPACABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) & Applicant Tracking (ATS) (BPACAPAD), General Permanent Placement (Multi-Industry) (BPACAFAA)

Keywords

• Recruitment outsourcing
• Talent acquisition services
• AI-powered sourcing
• Active talent pooling
• Executive search

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recruitment Outsourcing (RO): Managed recruitment services where Frontwise manages part or all of an organization's recruitment activities, providing management information and data on operational and financial levels
2. Search & Selection: AI-technology enabled candidate sourcing and engagement services for hiring management, working to optimize processes and align with client company identity
3. Active Talent Pooling: Ongoing talent network management services building focused talent ecosystems for specific clients and disciplines, improving quality, timing and cultural fit

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Frontwise Group provides sourcing-based recruitment services to enterprise clients through three integrated offerings: Recruitment Outsourcing (RO), Search & Selection, and Active Talent Pooling (ATP). The company pairs AI-powered Smart Tech Sourcing® methodology with experienced recruitment consultants to identify and engage passive candidates, build living talent networks, and deliver hiring outcomes across six industry verticals (Digital & IT, Energy & Renewables, Consultancy, Food & Life Sciences, E-commerce, and Finance & Legal).

Product overview

Frontwise Group is a sourcing-based recruitment services provider that operates as a unified platform combining three core service offerings: Recruitment Outsourcing (RO), Search & Selection, and Active Talent Pooling (ATP), all powered by the proprietary Smart Tech Sourcing® methodology. The company integrates human expertise with AI technology across its recruitment processes. Frontwise specializes in six industry verticals: Digital & IT, Energy & Renewables, Consultancy, Food & Life Sciences, E-commerce & Supply Chain, and Finance & Legal. The three service modules work together as an integrated recruitment solution where RO provides comprehensive outsourcing, Search & Selection enables targeted hiring, and ATP builds ongoing talent networks for sustained talent access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recruitment Outsourcing (RO) A managed recruitment service where Frontwise takes responsibility for part or all of an organization's recruitment activities, providing management information and operational data to support result-driven hiring strategies.
• Search & Selection An AI-technology-enabled candidate sourcing and engagement service that uses Smart Tech Sourcing® to identify, source and attract candidates worldwide, optimizing processes and candidate experience to align with the client company's identity.
• Active Talent Pooling (ATP) A living, intelligent talent network that is continuously built and maintained by expert consultants working with AI and data to enrich, segment, and keep talent pools relevant for specific clients and disciplines, enabling faster access to qualified candidates.
• Digital & IT Recruitment Specialized recruitment services for the Digital & IT sector, including Digital Advisory, low-code or no-code solutions and IT professionals, connecting industry-leading tech companies with top talent.
• Energy & Renewables Recruitment Specialized recruitment for the renewable energy sector covering Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass, Hydropower energy and BESS, supporting talent acquisition across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects.
• Consultancy Recruitment Recruitment services connecting professionals with industry-leading consulting firms in Strategy Consulting, Management Consulting, Digital Consulting and Sustainable Business Consulting, from global to boutique firms.
• Food & Life Sciences Recruitment Recruitment for Food, Life-sciences and Pharma industries, covering food technology, channel marketing, quality control, R&D, CRO's, supply chain and Regulatory Affairs.
• E-commerce & Supply Chain Recruitment Specialized recruitment services for the E-commerce and supply chain sectors, helping businesses find personnel needed to thrive in online retail and logistics.
• Finance & Legal Recruitment Sourcing-based recruitment and Search & Selection for legal, financial, banking and regulatory sectors, covering law firms, accountancy firms, insurance providers, banks, fintechs and regulatory bodies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces time-to-hire by engaging talent before vacancies arise and maintaining ongoing relationships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Recruiters UnitedcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 February 2026Partnership with one of the leading recruitment communities in the Netherlands. Marks an important step in Frontwise's mission to strengthen sourcing-based recruitment, AI-driven innovation, and development of sustainable talent ecosystems. Collaboration includes events, expert sessions, and community engagement to shape future recruitment strategies.
• NedZerominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 January 2025Dutch association for wind energy industry. Membership underlines Frontwise's long-standing commitment to renewable energy transition and strong belief in wind energy as cornerstone of Europe's sustainable future. Provides platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange with developers, operators, suppliers, and innovation partners.
• TRU (TruMunity)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2024Part of global TruMunity network hosting Tru events in various cities worldwide including London, Amsterdam, New York, and Skopje. Frontwise organizes TruSkopje unconference events focusing on recruitment, sourcing, AI, and talent acquisition with open discussion format.
• The Scaling NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2023Frontwise Group became part of The Scaling Network, a recruitment holding company disrupting the market with innovative initiatives in sourcing-based services. This step enables provision of even broader and higher-quality recruitment services and positions the company for next phase of international expansion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cielo: Pure-play global RPO leader offering Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Search, and talent-pooling services to enterprise clients. Closest comparable model to Frontwise's RO/Active Talent Pooling service mix and similar technology-augmented delivery.
• CPL Resources: International recruitment and HR services group operating across multiple specialist practices. Comparable as a multi-vertical sourcing-led firm with comparable size and European enterprise client mix, though with stronger permanent placement rather than RPO orientation.
• Henderson Scott: Sourcing-based, technology-enabled recruitment firm serving Technology, Digital, and Life Sciences clients across the UK and Europe. Highly comparable in operating model (passive-candidate sourcing, human-tech blend) to Frontwise.
• AMS (Alexander Mann Solutions): Global RPO and talent acquisition consulting firm delivering outsourced recruitment, search, and talent-pool programs to large enterprises. Comparable in operating model (managed recruitment outsourcing), scale ambition, and vertical coverage.
• Hays: Global recruitment firm with deep coverage across Europe, including strong practices in Renewables, IT, Life Sciences, and Consulting. Directly comparable in serving Western European enterprise clients with specialized vertical sourcing at scale.
• LHi Group: Sourcing-driven recruitment group operating specialist brands across Renewables, Technology, Life Sciences, and Engineering. Closest peer in operating model—sourcing-heavy, vertical-specialized, technology-augmented boutique recruitment.
• SThree: Specialist STEM and professional recruitment group with European presence across Renewables, Energy, Technology, and Life Sciences. Highly comparable vertical mix and European enterprise client base with Frontwise.

Broad incumbents

• Randstad: Netherlands-headquartered global HR services giant with extensive RPO, search, and staffing operations. Comparable as it operates across Frontwise's verticals (notably IT/Digital and Energy) and shares a Dutch footprint, but at vastly greater scale.
• Michael Page: Global professional recruitment firm with strong Finance, Legal, Consulting, and Digital/IT practices. Comparable in the mid-career-to-senior permanent placement focus and pan-European enterprise client coverage.
• Robert Half International: Global staffing and search firm with strong Finance, Legal, IT, and consulting-adjacent coverage. Comparable in the Finance & Legal and Digital & IT verticals, though broader and far larger than Frontwise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/frontwisegroup
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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