What CTRL-F does

CTRL-F NV is a Belgian private corporation registered at Beversesteenweg 576, 8800 Roeselare (BTW BE-0696.846.020), operating a specialized recruitment agency matching candidates with employers for permanent positions. The firm's core verticals are Construct Engineering, Technical Engineering, Finance, and Logistics, serving role types that include site managers, draftsmen, technicians, maintenance and automation engineers, accountants, auditors, tax advisers, financial analysts, planners, dispatchers, customs officers, and buyers. It also operates sub-brands Buildor (a data-processing entity within CTRL-F NV) and CTRL-F Science, a life-sciences recruitment channel launched in November 2023.

The company delivers its services through a sales-led, two-sided model: direct consultant engagement with employers to scope hiring needs and match candidates, supplemented by a self-serve online job portal through which candidates search vacancies and submit spontaneous applications by specialization. Underlying technology is described as a recruitment matching platform with no proprietary AI/ML features disclosed; culture-fit matching and "coffee conversation" candidate engagement are positioned as central to the methodology. Multi-channel marketing includes LinkedIn and Facebook organic presence, candidate and employer blog content, and a PhD Job Shadowing program partnered with Flemish universities under VLIR.

CTRL-F generates revenue as a professional-services intermediary, charging employers for successful permanent placements rather than operating a SaaS or transactional marketplace model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via negotiated per-placement fees. The firm holds official recruitment-agency recognition in Flanders (2423/U), Brussels (20485-406-20241203, issued December 2024), and Wallonia (W.DISP.1995), supervised by Federgon, and operates as a wholly-owned member of the House of HR staffing conglomerate, benefiting from intra-group shared services in ICT, accounting, analytics, and direct marketing. Disclosure-named enterprise customers span ATS Group (technical staffing), Aliplast (aluminum profiles manufacturing), UniPartners (finance/IT consulting), Engi Talents (project-based engineering), and Fujifilm Electronic Materials (PhD-level scientific recruitment).

Name

CTRL-F

Legal name

CTRL-F NV

Website

https://ctrl-f.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CTRL-F is a Belgian recruitment agency specializing in permanent placement of Engineering, Finance, and Logistics professionals. Operating across all Belgian provinces within the House of HR group, it serves enterprise employers and candidates through direct consulting and an online job portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recruitment & Staffing Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Technical Direct Hire (IT, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare) (BPACAFAC)

Keywords

• Engineering recruitment services
• Finance recruitment services
• Logistics recruitment services
• Permanent placement recruitment
• Executive search Belgium

Headquarters

HQ city

Melle

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recruitment and Staffing Services: CTRL-F generates revenue by matching candidates seeking permanent employment with employers needing talent in Engineering, Finance, and Logistics. The company acts as an intermediary, charging employers for successful placements of candidates for permanent positions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CTRL-F is a Belgian permanent-placement recruitment agency that matches employers with candidates across three specialized verticals: Construct & Technical Engineering, Finance, and Logistics. The firm runs sector-dedicated consultant teams, supports candidates with interview coaching and salary negotiation, and works employer-side to fill mid-to-senior roles. In November 2023 it added CTRL-F Science to cover science and R&D profiles.

Product overview

CTRL-F is a specialized recruitment agency operating as part of the House of HR group, offering candidate matching and placement services across four core verticals: Construct Engineering, Technical Engineering, Finance, and Logistics. The company connects employers with professionals in these sectors and also operates sub-brands including Buildor and CTRL-F Science (launched November 2023) which focuses on life sciences recruitment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construct Engineering Recruitment Specialized permanent placement service for construction and civil engineering roles within CTRL-F's Construct Engineering division, serving Belgian employers and engineering candidates.
• Technical Engineering Recruitment Permanent placement service focused on industrial, electro-mechanical, and technical engineering profiles for Belgian manufacturing and industrial employers.
• Finance Recruitment Permanent placement of accounting, audit, treasury, controlling, and financial management professionals for Belgian employers through CTRL-F's Finance division.
• Logistics Recruitment Permanent placement of supply chain, warehouse, transport, and operational logistics professionals for Belgian employers through CTRL-F's Logistics division.
• CTRL-F Science Dedicated CTRL-F division providing permanent recruitment services for science and R&D profiles in Belgian life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemistry organizations.
• International Talent Program Service line that supports international candidates seeking employment in Belgium, complementing CTRL-F's permanent placement offering for cross-border professionals.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Flemish Universities (VLIR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTRL-F supports PhD Job Shadowing initiative organized by VLIR (Vlaamse Universitaire Raad) which represents multiple Flemish universities. The partnership selects highly qualified PhD candidates and offers them opportunities to spend 1-2 days in partner organizations, helping companies discover academic talent.
• House of HRcoreOthersCTRL-F is part of the House of HR group, which includes several companies active in staffing and human resources. The group enables intra-group cooperation, data sharing for services like ICT, accounting, analytics, and direct marketing.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vivaldis: Another House of HR sister company offering permanent and temporary staffing in technical and administrative roles within Belgium, sharing group resources with CTRL-F.
• Approach Belgium: Belgian-based specialist recruitment firm focused on finance, IT, and engineering professionals, with overlapping client and candidate segments in the same mid-market.
• XPE Group: Belgian specialist recruiter focused on technical, engineering, and construction profiles, competing head-to-head with CTRL-F in the Construct and Technical Engineering verticals.
• Robert Half Belgium: Global specialist in finance, accounting, and technology permanent placement with an established Belgian operation; directly competes with CTRL-F in Finance and Engineering verticals.
• PageGroup Belgium (Michael Page): International professional recruitment group operating in Belgium with dedicated Finance, Engineering, and Logistics desks, competing for the same mid-to-senior permanent placements as CTRL-F.
• Accent Jobs: A direct House of HR sister company operating as a generalist staffing and recruitment agency in Belgium, sharing the same parent platform and overlapping employer base with CTRL-F.
• Hays Belgium: Global specialist recruitment firm with a strong Belgian presence across engineering, construction, and finance, mirroring CTRL-F's sector focus and permanent-placement model.

Broad incumbents

• SD Worx: Large Belgian-headquartered HR services and payroll provider that also offers recruitment and talent solutions, overlapping with CTRL-F's finance and HR-adjacent placement work.
• ManpowerGroup Belgium: Global staffing incumbent with a Belgian operation placing professionals across technical and administrative roles, including the sectors CTRL-F targets.
• Randstad Belgium: Major multinational staffing firm with broad Belgium coverage across engineering, logistics, and finance; overlaps with CTRL-F on permanent placement mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ctrlf.jobs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/controlf

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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