peopleIX, a Cologne-based AI-powered people intelligence platform, has secured €2.3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Earlybird-X with contributions from neoteq ventures, TS Ventures, and HR Tech business angels. The company aims to solve workforce inefficiencies by integrating fragmented HR and business data into a single, AI-driven intelligence layer. Trusted by enterprises like d.velop, rebuy, and OMR, peopleIX provides real-time insights to improve recruitment, retention, and workforce productivity. This funding will help expand product capabilities and strengthen its market presence across Europe.

Cologne, Germany – March 20, 2025 – peopleIX, an AI-powered people intelligence platform, has successfully closed a €2.3 million pre-seed funding round to expand its product capabilities and strengthen its market presence across Europe. The round was led by Earlybird-X, with participation from neoteq ventures, TS Ventures, and HR Tech business angels.

Solving Workforce Intelligence Challenges with AI

HR leaders today struggle with fragmented workforce data spread across multiple systems, such as HR Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), performance management, payroll, and business platforms. These data silos make it difficult for organizations to answer critical questions, including:

• How can we accelerate hiring without compromising candidate quality?


• What workforce levers drive the biggest productivity gains?


• How do we proactively reduce employee turnover?

peopleIX eliminates these inefficiencies by integrating scattered HR data into a centralized, AI-powered intelligence layer. The no-code platform aggregates workforce data in real-time, enabling HR and business leaders to make data-driven decisions without requiring technical expertise.

Key Features & Market Impact

Predictive Workforce Insights – AI-driven analytics help organizations forecast trends, optimize hiring strategies, and reduce attrition.
Seamless Data Integration – Consolidates HR and business systems into a unified workforce intelligence platform.
Strategic Decision-Making – Delivers real-time insights to HR leaders and business executives to improve productivity and retention.

“With HR transitioning from a support function to a strategic enabler, organizations need AI-driven solutions to maximize workforce potential. peopleIX is building the intelligence layer for people data, equipping CHROs and business leaders with tools to drive meaningful impact,” said Dr. Georg Schaal, Co-founder of peopleIX.

Future Growth & Market Opportunity

The global People Analytics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8% from 2023 to 2030, driven by the increasing demand for data-driven workforce strategies. European businesses, in particular, face talent shortages, workforce inefficiencies, and demographic shifts, making AI-powered solutions essential.

With this new funding, peopleIX will accelerate product development, enhance AI capabilities, and expand its presence across the European HR tech market.

About peopleIX

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, peopleIX is an AI-powered people intelligence platform that helps companies consolidate, analyze, and act on workforce data. The platform enables HR teams to optimize hiring, improve retention, and enhance productivity through real-time, no-code analytics.

Trusted by d.velop, rebuy, Koro, simplicity, and OMR, peopleIX is backed by Earlybird-X, neoteq ventures, TS Ventures, and HR Tech business angels.