Zvoove Software Germany Gmbh

What Zvoove Software Germany Gmbh does

zvoove is a vertically-focused European SaaS platform serving the temporary staffing, cleaning services and private security industries through a multi-brand portfolio of 18+ acquired companies. The product stack covers end-to-end workflows — applicant tracking and CRM (RecruitNow Cockpit/Cockpit X, zvoove Cockpit), ERP for staffing and cleaning (zvoove One, WorkExpert, Kentro, e-Satellite Business Engine, CleanManager, fortytools), managed payroll (zvoove Payroll, adata, profitask), vendor management (DirectSkills), document management (zvoove DMS+) and AI agents targeting recruiting, payroll, scheduling and compliance. Core technology is cloud-native SaaS, with one flagship product natively built on Salesforce (mywage) and Microsoft-aligned infrastructure at Nivel IV.

The business model rests on recurring SaaS subscriptions (typically annual, quote-based pricing per seat/function), supplemented by managed payroll services and outsourced sales services (profitask) and transaction-based revenue from the DirectSkills VMS platform, which alone facilitates over €3 billion in annual invoice volume. Customer segments include temporary staffing agencies, cleaning companies, private security firms, labor-migrant workforce specialists, and corporate VMS buyers. The "Club of Entrepreneurs" operating model acquires best-in-class regional software vendors and retains their brands, leadership, and customer relationships while consolidating shared technology, AI, and go-to-market resources at the group level. Operations span 10 countries across Europe and Latin America with 28+ locations, serving 8,500+ customers managing approximately 3 million workers and €24 billion in annual payroll as of mid-2026.

Name

Zvoove Software Germany Gmbh

Legal name

zvoove Software Germany GmbH

Website

https://www.zvoove.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

zvoove is a European vertical SaaS platform providing cloud ERP, ATS/CRM, payroll, VMS and AI-agent software for temporary staffing, cleaning and private security firms across 10 countries, operating through 18+ acquired regional brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

RPO Technology, ATS Administration & Recruitment Operations (BPACABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor Management System (VMS) & MSP-Led Contractor Programs (BPACAGAF), Global / Multi-Country RPO (BPACABAE), Enterprise RPO (End-to-End Program Management) (BPACABAA)

Keywords

• Workforce management software
• Temporary staffing software
• Cleaning service software
• Vendor management system
• Payroll processing software

Headquarters

HQ city

Wietmarschen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Software Subscriptions: Zvoove generates revenue primarily through subscription-based SaaS licensing fees for its workforce management, ERP, ATS/CRM, and payroll software platforms. Pricing is typically per-user/per-seat with tiered plans based on functionality.
2. Managed Payroll Services: Through profitask Admin Center and adata managed payroll, Zvoove offers fully outsourced payroll processing services, charging fees for complete payroll administration including gross/net calculations, collective agreement handling, and invoicing.
3. Outsourced Sales Services: Through profitask Sales Center, Zvoove provides new customer acquisition and sales support services for staffing companies, handling outbound phone outreach, appointment setting, and database management.
4. DirectSkills VMS Platform: Vendor Management System facilitating invoice volume of over €3 billion on its platform, with revenue generated from corporate customers managing temporary workforce through the platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zvoove provides cloud-based SaaS and AI software solutions that digitalize end-to-end processes for the temporary staffing, cleaning services, and personal security industries. The platform covers recruiting, ATS/CRM, workforce management, payroll processing, billing, compliance, and analytics. Operates as a multi-brand ecosystem of acquired regional software providers serving over 8,500 customers managing 3 million workers and EUR 24 billion in annual payroll across 10 countries.

Product overview

zvoove operates as a multi-brand platform ecosystem offering integrated software and AI solutions for the temporary staffing, cleaning services, and personal security industries. The core flagship ERP solution is zvoove One (Germany), supplemented by zvoove Cockpit for ATS and CRM functionality. The portfolio includes acquired brands across staffing (Pivoton, HelloFlex, RecruitNow/Cockpit, Planbition, ProSolution/WorkExpert, Freematica/e-Satellite, Nivel IV, DirectSkills, mywage), cleaning (fortytools, adata, CleanManager, KleanApp, Leviy, Nocore), and workforce management (Plan4Flex, profitask). Key modules include zvoove DMS+ for document management. The platform covers end-to-end processes from recruiting through payroll, billing, and analytics, with AI agents and automation capabilities deployed across the ecosystem. zvoove operates across 10 countries with 25+ locations in Europe and Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• fortytools by zvoove: Comprehensive cloud-based SaaS solution for cleaning companies, streamlining CRM, order processing, scheduling, and time recording.
• zvoove One
• zvoove Cockpit
• Cockpit and Cockpit X
• zvoove DMS+

Products and services

• zvoove One Flagship ERP solution for temporary staffing firms in Germany, covering the entire process landscape from recruiting to workforce management, payroll, billing and analytics.
• RecruitNow (Cockpit and Cockpit X) AI-driven ATS and CRM solutions for temp staffing companies, connecting job boards and online campaigns in one platform. Serves over 150 customers in the temp staffing environment.
• zvoove DMS+ Premium document management product providing digital, audit-compliant document management, workflow, and document recognition solutions for temporary staffing agencies.
• fortytools by zvoove Cloud-based SaaS solution specifically designed for cleaning companies, streamlining CRM, order processing, scheduling, time recording and invoicing.
• Pivoton (Kentro ERP Cloud) Mid- and back-office SaaS software with over 40 years of experience serving large and small staffing agencies. Kentro ERP Cloud automates payroll processing, invoicing, and legal compliance.
• HelloFlex Workforce management software with fully integrated cloud solutions for payroll, payments, and invoicing for temporary staffing companies in the Netherlands.
• Planbition Advanced workforce management and planning SaaS platform for the temporary staffing industry in the Netherlands. Seamlessly connects with any ERP, payroll, and invoice platforms via standard APIs.
• ProSolution (WorkExpert) Austrian cloud-based ERP solution for staffing and personnel service companies. WorkExpert unifies recruiting, planning, time tracking, document management, and invoicing in one integrated system.
• Freematica (e-Satellite Business Engine) Cloud-based SaaS ERP platform for temporary staffing, security and cleaning agencies in Spain and Latin America, combining planning, payroll management, financial and accounting tools, time management, and BI tools.
• Nivel IV Spanish mid-market and cloud software for temporary staffing agencies. Microsoft partner serving more than 200 companies and over 4,000 daily users.
• DirectSkills Leading Vendor Management System (VMS) provider in France, connecting with nearly all French temporary employment agencies and facilitating over EUR 3 billion in annual invoice volume.
• Nocore

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3 million workers managed on the platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers39 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Salesforce (Partner for mywage)coreTechnology or Integrationmywage is built natively on Salesforce, representing a deep technology partnership. The platform leverages Salesforce's CRM infrastructure, multi-tenant architecture, and AppExchange marketplace for distribution.
• tutum (Product Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of tutum's digital personnel file product segment for temporary staffing agencies. The solutions for digital, audit-compliant document management, workflow, and document recognition are now integrated as zvoove DMS+. Key employees from tutum were onboarded to bring technical expertise.

Scale indicators43 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bullhorn: Bullhorn is the leading ATS/CRM and operations platform for the staffing and recruiting industry, serving agencies with candidate sourcing, placement, and workflow automation. It is the closest global pure-play competitor to zvoove's staffing ATS/CRM and ERP stack (RecruitNow/Cockpit, Planbition, Pivoton, HelloFlex, ProSolution).
• Bullhorn Automation / Herefish: Bullhorn's automation layer for staffing workflows directly overlaps with zvoove's emerging AI-agent agenda for placing candidates, scheduling, and payroll automation in temporary staffing agencies.
• TempWorks Software: TempWorks provides front- and back-office software for temporary staffing agencies in the US, covering applicant tracking, payroll, billing, and CRM. It is a comparable vertical SaaS peer to zvoove's staffing ERP/ATS stack for staffing agencies.
• Vincere: Vincere is a CRM/ATS platform built specifically for recruitment and staffing firms, with workflows tailored to temp and perm placement. Comparable to zvoove's Cockpit/RecruitNow and Planbition offerings for staffing agencies.
• JobAdder: JobAdder provides ATS/CRM software for recruitment agencies across multiple regions, including ANZ and EMEA. It overlaps with zvoove's recruitment agency software stack, particularly for SMB and mid-market staffing firms.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Fieldglass: SAP Fieldglass is the leading Vendor Management System for contingent workforce management, used by large enterprises to manage temporary staffing spend. It overlaps with zvoove's DirectSkills VMS offering, especially at the corporate buyer level.
• Magnit (formerly IQNavigator): Magnit is a major Vendor Management System and contingent workforce management provider for large enterprises, comparable to DirectSkills in functionality and corporate-buyer focus. It represents a global incumbent in zvoove's VMS category.
• Zalaris (listed HR/payroll): Zalaris is a multi-country HR and payroll outsourcing and SaaS provider in the Nordics, Benelux, and CEE. Comparable to zvoove's managed payroll and staffing back-office offerings, and is a prior employer of zvoove's COO Otto Lepikk ö.
• ServiceNow HR / Workforce Management: ServiceNow's HR Service Delivery and Workforce Management suites increasingly overlap with zvoove's staffing workflow automation, document management (zvoove DMS+), and enterprise compliance capabilities at large global customers.

Emerging players

• Loxo (Loxo OnDemand): Loxo is an AI-driven talent intelligence and recruiting automation platform serving staffing agencies and corporate recruiting teams. Comparable in spirit to zvoove's AI agent roadmap for staffing workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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