This acquisition marks a significant step for Welcome to the Jungle in creating a candidate-focused job search experience across Europe and the USA, while enhancing its offerings to clients and candidates.

As of today, Otta will maintain its brand identity, continuing its association with some of the world's top brands and nearly two million job seekers in the UK, USA, and EU, particularly focusing on technology and startup positions. Otta's co-founders, Sam Franklin, Theo Margolius, and Xav Kearney, will remain integral to the organisation.

This strategic investment in acquiring Otta propels Welcome to the Jungle to the forefront as a preeminent employer branding solution. The synergy of their collective expertise in employer branding, job searching, and candidate sourcing is set to create a leading platform that facilitates quicker and more efficient connections between candidates and companies.

Welcome to the Jungle currently enhances the visibility of 5,500 businesses to almost three million active workers in France and the Czech Republic. It achieves this by bolstering their employer brand and providing a streamlined recruitment experience for both candidates and recruiters.

The company, established in 2015, has grown significantly, employing over 300 individuals. Notably, it announced a Series C funding round of $54 million in early 2023, with contributions from investors including Cipio, Blisce, and Revaia, among others.

Jérémy Clédat, Co-Founder and CEO at Welcome to the Jungle, said: “I’m thrilled that Otta is joining Welcome to the Jungle. We both uniquely believe in a future of work based on the power of matching and share the same DNA that disrupts market conventions, from our branding to our obsession for helping people find meaning through their work. I can’t wait to build the best of employer branding and sourcing solutions and make a very compelling and unique offer for our clients”.

Sam Franklin, Co-Founder and CEO at Otta added: “We started Otta in 2019 to make job search less soul-crushing, and build an incredible candidate-first product. We’ve delivered a lot of impact so far, including 6M applications made on Otta in 2023 sent to 10,000 companies. I’m excited for our future within Welcome to the Jungle. We think it’s a great combination culturally, and we share a common mission to build a better future for job seekers.”

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