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Comment: Nearly all the references are insubstantial. For example, commentary about raising funds in the trade press. The tone is also promotional and it reads like a press release, not an article. MarcGarver (talk) 16:38, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
Type of site | HR platform for global mobility |
| Available in | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish |
| Traded as | Localyze GmbH |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Country of origin |  Germany |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Founder(s) | Hanna Marie Asmussen, Lisa Maria Dahlke, Franziska Löw |
| CEO | Hanna Marie Asmussen |
| Industry | HR |
| Services | Global Mobility, visa and immigration, and relocation services |
| URL | https://www.localyze.com/ |
| Launched | 2018 |
| Current status | Active |
Localyze is a technology company that provides a platform for global talent mobility. The company simplifies and automates relocation and immigration processes for human resources teams and their employees. As of 2024, more than 10,000 employees have received help with visa applications.[1] As a business-to-business (B2B) company, Localyze's customers include Delivery Hero, Personio, Babbel, and FreeNow.[2]
History[edit]
The company was founded in 2018 by German entrepreneurs Hanna Marie Asmussen, Lisa Maria Dahlke, and Franziska Löw. The website, localyze.com, was launched in 2018 with the focus on global workforce mobility and international talent management.[3]
In 2019, Localyze gained admission to the Y Combinator (YC) program, a prominent startup accelerator.[4] Shortly after, the company secured a $2 million seed round.[5]
In 2021, Localyze announced a $12 million in a Series A funding round[6] and one year later, in 2022, a $35 million Series B funding round led by U.S. VC fund, General Catalyst.[7] With this funding, CEO Hanna Marie Asmussen announced the company's intention to expand in the US and Canada.[8]
In 2023, the company obtained ISO27001 certification.[9]
In October 2023, Localyze hosted their second edition of Beyond Borders, a global mobility event.[10]
In February 2024, the company launched new integrations with Human Resource Management System (HRIS) tools Workday, Personio, BambooHR, HiBob, and SAP.[11]
Product and services[edit]
Localyze's product consists of a platform to manage every aspect of global mobility. HR users can compliantly manage a wide variety of cases, including relocations, work and residence permits[12], workations[13], and more. Employees receive guidance and support in every step of their immigration journey by case managers who take care of individual questions.[14]
Recognition[edit]
In 2022, Localyze was included in Otta's “Rocket List 2022” as one of the fastest-growing companies.[15] In September of the same year, CEO Hanna Marie Asmussen was awarded with the "Female Founder Award" by "The Spark".[16][17]
In November 2023, Localyze was shortlisted for the 2023 EMEA EMMAs awards for “Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility - Assignee Management" and "Relocation Management Company of the Year".[18][19]
References[edit]
- ^ "Localyze makes it easy to attract international talent". Startup City Hamburg. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Lomas, Natasha (2021-07-07). "Localyze raises $12M for a SaaS that supports cross-border hiring and relocation". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Allen, Patricia (2022-02-24). "Hamburg-based Localyze expands its global mobility platform across Europe to help companies hire the best talent from anywhere in the world". EU-Startups. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Jäger, Mathias (2019-09-09). "Localyze erobert Amerika". Hamburg Startups (in German). Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Port, Startup (2022-09-12). "Localyze: HR startup raises US$35 million in Series B round". Startup Port | Qualifizieren, vernetzen, fördern. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Lomas, Natasha (2021-07-07). "Localyze raises $12M for a SaaS that supports cross-border hiring and relocation". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ Lomas, Natasha (2022-09-07). "Localyze, a SaaS for staff relocation, gets $35M for US launch". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Localyze expands into US with new funding". UNLEASH. 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "UKAS CertCheck - Verify Accredited Management System Certificates". certcheck.ukas.com. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ Magazine, Relocate (2023-10-18). "Building a borderless and inclusive world of work | Editorial | Relocate magazine". www.relocatemagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Localyze launches tech integrations to help HR teams save resources on staff relocations, offsites and workations : @VMblog". vmblog.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Lomas, Natasha (2021-07-07). "Localyze raises $12M for a SaaS that supports cross-border hiring and relocation". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Baker, Lisa (2023-06-07). "Employer News :Global Mobility Platform Localyze Helps Employers Bolster Their Talent Retention With New 'Workcation' Offering". Employer News. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Lomas, Natasha (2021-07-07). "Localyze raises $12M for a SaaS that supports cross-border hiring and relocation". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Localyze is on the Rocket List 2022!". otta.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Handelsblatt". www.handelsblatt.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Das sind die Gewinner-Teams von "The Spark 2022" | McKinsey & Company". www.mckinsey.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ Management, The Forum for Expatriate (2023-11-02). "Meet the 2023 EMEA EMMAs Winners!". The Forum for Expatriate Management. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Ltd, DVV Media HR Group. "FEM EMEA 2023 - EMMAS:Shortlist". emea.forum-expat-management.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
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