What Recruitment Tech does

Recruitment Tech Network B.V. (operating as Recruitment Tech and Recruitmenttech.nl) is a private Dutch media and events company founded in 2015 and headquartered at Europalaan 500, Utrecht. The company serves the Benelux recruitment technology community, functioning as the leading independent media platform covering recruitment software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and AI in hiring. Its content operations span a daily editorial website (recruitmenttech.nl), a weekly Tuesday newsletter, a monthly livestream podcast, video interviews, and an annual printed magazine distributed via an online shop (recruitmenttech.shop).

The company's core technology is a web-based content management and event-management platform rather than a SaaS product; the proprietary assets are editorial archives, the annual Recruitment Tech Benchmark conducted by independent research firm EM Onderzoek, a Benelux vendor directory (Landscape), and a community panel (the Recruitment Tech Panel) of recruitment software experts. The technology stack is not disclosed beyond being web-based.

Recruitment Tech makes money through four streams: (1) event ticket sales across five recurring event formats (RTE, Demo_Day, Trend_Day, ATS_Day, Awards_Day) with tiered early-bird and group pricing, (2) sponsorship and advertising sales formalized through the 2026 Mediakit, (3) freemium survey/benchmark reports (free digital download in exchange for survey participation; printed copies sold), and (4) one-time magazine sales. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: the company builds authority through editorial content to drive event attendance, vendor sponsorship, and panel participation. Customer segments include recruiters, recruitment managers, HRM managers, W&S consultants, AMC specialists, and recruitment technology vendors operating in the Benelux. Headcount is approximately 8 employees and the company is privately held with no disclosed funding.

Name

Recruitment Tech

Legal name

Recruitment Tech Network

Website

https://recruitmenttech.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Recruitment Tech (Recruitment Tech Network, Utrecht, founded 2015) is a Dutch private media and events company that operates recruitmenttech.nl, organizes five annual events including RTE and Demo_Day, and publishes the Recruitment Tech Benchmark and Magazine for the Benelux recruitment technology community of recruiters, HR managers, and vendors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recruitment Technology Media & Events

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding for RPO (BPACABAL)

Keywords

• Recruitment technology media
• HR tech events
• ATS vendor selection
• Recruitment benchmark surveys
• Benelux HR industry

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Tickets: Revenue from selling tickets to Recruitment Tech Events (RTE), Demo_Day, Trend_Day, ATS_Day, and Awards_Day. Early bird discounts and group deals (3=2 actions) are offered.
2. Survey Reports: 56-page annual Recruitment Tech Survey reports available for free digital download in exchange for survey participation, with printed copies available for purchase
3. Magazine Sales: Recruitment Tech Magazine sold as printed copies through an online shop
4. Advertising/Sponsorships: Media kit available for 2026, indicating advertising and sponsorship revenue streams around events and digital content

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Recruitment Tech is a Dutch media and events company that publishes news, insights, and an annual magazine about recruitment technology for the Benelux market, and organizes a portfolio of industry events (RTE, Demo_Day, Trend_Day, ATS_Day, Awards_Day). It also produces annual survey and benchmark research on recruitment-technology usage and vendor performance, maintains a vendor directory/landscape, and runs a community panel of recruitment software experts and superusers.

Product overview

Recruitment Tech operates as a Dutch media and events company focused on recruitment technology. The portfolio consists of an online news platform (recruitmenttech.nl) providing free articles and insights, combined with an annual magazine publication. The company organizes multiple specialized events including the flagship RTE conference, Trend_Day webinar, Demo_Day for tool discovery, ATS_Day for ATS selection, and the inaugural Awards_Day ceremony. Research products include the annual Survey and Benchmark tracking supplier experiences and technology investment trends, while the Landscape directory maps suppliers and the Panel engages experts. The focus is on covering AI in recruitment, ATS selection, and broader HR-tech developments in the Benelux market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recruitment Tech Event (RTE) Annual flagship conference for the Benelux recruitment technology community, exploring recruitment technology and AI developments. Sold via ticket registration with early-bird and group discounts, targeting recruiters, HR managers, and recruitment technology vendors.
• Recruitment Tech Demo_Day Annual event where recruiters and HR professionals discover and try new recruitment tools. All Access tickets available with early-bird discounts and group deals, targeting Benelux recruitment practitioners and vendors.
• Recruitment Tech Trend_Day Online webinar event presenting recruitment technology market trends and Survey results to the Benelux recruitment community, with table partnerships from vendors such as Ubeeo, Tigris, Mysolution, cm.com, Minggo, mployee, and OTYS.
• Recruitment Tech ATS_Day Event focused on applicant tracking system selection, connecting organizations with pre-matched ATS suppliers for one-on-one meetings and expert advice. Held in Utrecht and targeting organizations with 250+ employees in the Benelux market.
• Recruitment Tech Awards / Awards_Day Annual awards program recognizing innovation and excellence in recruitment technology, with submissions from vendors and a ceremony held during Awards_Day in Utrecht for the Benelux recruitment technology community.
• Recruitment Tech Magazine Annual publication covering trends, tools, developments, benchmark data, event coverage, and a Benelux supplier guide for recruitment technology. Printed copies sold via recruitmenttech.shop.
• Recruitment Tech Survey / Benchmark Annual research examining user experiences with recruitment technology suppliers, tooling usage, and investment plans in the Benelux market. Conducted by external research bureau EM Onderzoek. Personalized benchmark reports delivered within 48 hours of completion.
• Recruitment Tech Landscape Directory of recruitment technology suppliers in the Benelux market, categorized by functionality to help buyers navigate the fragmented recruitment-technology vendor landscape.
• Recruitment Tech Panel Community panel of recruitment software experts and superusers who provide feedback on industry topics via 5-6 questionnaires per year; members receive free access to Recruitment Tech events in exchange for participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of recruitment budgets expected to go to technology in 2026 (up from 30% in 2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, tier 1 and tier 2.

• Recruitment Tech NetworkcoreOthersRecruitment Tech is the brand operated by Recruitment Tech Network, the parent organization based at Europalaan 500 in Utrecht. The network encompasses all Recruitment Tech events, publications, and platforms.
• Ubeeotier 1Strategic or Co-development PartnerTrend_Day partner and ATS vendor. Ubeeo is a recruitment software vendor offering the Ubeeo ATS system, featured as a trend partner during Trend_Day 2025.
• Tigristier 1Strategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as a Trend_Day partner. Tigris is a recruitment technology solution (by Staffable) that strengthens employer branding.
• Mysolutiontier 1Strategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as a Trend_Day partner. Mysolution is an recruitment software provider, participating as a table partner during Trend_Day 2025.
• cm.comtier 2Strategic or Co-development PartnerTrend_Day table partner. cm.com provides communication platform solutions relevant to recruitment technology.
• Minggotier 2Strategic or Co-development PartnerTrend_Day table partner. Minggo is a mobile recruitment technology solution.
• mployeetier 2Strategic or Co-development PartnerTrend_Day table partner. mployee provides employee communication and engagement solutions.
• OTYStier 1Strategic or Co-development PartnerMajor recruitment technology vendor and partner. OTYS is Europe's largest provider of advanced recruitment software, serving 10,000+ users worldwide. Has been featured in EBA, Deloitte Technology Fast50, Deloitte Emea Technology Fast500, and FD Gazellen rankings. Headquartered in Veenendaal with offices in Amsterdam, Ghent, Prague, and Paris.
• EM Onderzoektier 2Implementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal market research firm that conducts the annual Recruitment Tech Survey, ensuring independent and rigorous methodology.
• Indeedtier 2Strategic or Co-development PartnerMajor job board partner referenced in coverage. Indeed has partnered with OpenAI since 2023 and launched a ChatGPT app for job search in 50 countries. Indeed processes over 1 trillion tokens via OpenAI API.
• TNOtier 1Strategic or Co-development PartnerNetherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research. ObjectivEye spun off from TNO in 2025. TNO provided the research foundation for ObjectivEye's governed AI approach to talent selection.
• Harver (Pymetrics)tier 2Technology or IntegrationHarver acquired Pymetrics, the gamified assessment platform used by Unilever for AI-powered recruitment screening. Featured in case study coverage.
• HireVuetier 2Technology or IntegrationAI-powered video interview platform used by Unilever. HireVue discontinued facial analysis in 2021 but continues with voice and language analysis. Featured in case study coverage.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Unleash (formerly HR Tech World): Global HR technology conference and media platform focused on HR-tech innovation. Comparable event/media business serving HR-tech buyers and vendors, though with a global rather than regional focus.
• HR.com: Large HR media and events company producing the HR Technology Conference, virtual events, research, and a broad HR content catalog. Comparable business model but covers HR broadly rather than specializing in recruitment technology.

Direct peers

• Workology: Online media and events community covering HR technology, recruitment, and the future of work. Comparable content-and-events model serving HR-tech buyers and practitioners.
• The Undercover Recruiter: Recruitment-focused media brand producing content, podcasts, and resources for recruiters and HR-tech buyers. Comparable editorial media model serving the recruitment practitioner audience.
• ERE Media (The Talent Board, ERE.net): US-based media and events company focused on recruitment and talent acquisition technology; runs ERE Conferences and similar industry awards. Directly comparable as a recruitment-tech media/events business serving HR-tech vendors and buyers.
• Sourcing Industry Analyst (SIA): Global research, media, and events firm covering the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. Highly comparable model with research reports, industry events, and vendor directories serving the same recruitment ecosystem.
• Transform (TLNT / Talent Acquisition): Media and events community focused on talent acquisition, recruiting technology, and HR transformation. Directly comparable editorial and events portfolio targeting recruitment-tech buyers.

Emerging players

• Indeed Employer Insights / Hiring Lab: Indeed's research and thought-leadership arm producing labor-market and recruitment trend research, articles, and reports. Comparable research/content product for the recruitment ecosystem, though distributed by a major job board rather than as an independent media brand.

Regional players

• Australasian Recruitment (ARM): Australia/New Zealand-focused recruitment industry media and events company covering recruitment technology and HR. Comparable model but operates in a different regional market.
• RecruitingBrief: UK-based recruitment media outlet covering recruitment technology, talent acquisition, and HR-tech news. Comparable editorial/niche-media model but focused on the UK market rather than Benelux.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recruitmenttech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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