A New Chapter for Wisnio
Wisnio
We have some big news.
Wisnio, a rapidly growing provider of AI-powered talent assessment solutions, has just reached a major milestone - we're joining forces with Assessio, leading talent assessment provider in Europe with over 60 years of experience.
Backed by Pollen Street Capital, this strategic move positions the combined entity to lead the market in talent assessment, particularly within the private equity and executive search sectors, by leveraging Wisnio's cutting-edge technology and Assessio's deep scientific expertise.
The acquisition will accelerate Wisnio's global expansion, particularly in key markets like the UK and US where strong customer relationships are already established. Wisnio's user-friendly platform, featuring advanced generative AI, will benefit from Assessio's robust, scientifically-validated assessments.
This collaboration paves the way for even more powerful data-driven talent solutions and enhances Wisnio's existing scientific capabilities, making them more accessible and actionable for business leaders worldwide.
What does this mean for current and future customers?
This exciting partnership brings significant benefits to both our current and future customers:
Same great team, more resources: The Wisnio team you know and trust will continue working on the platform you rely on. With the added technical and scientific resources from the Assessio Group, we can tackle more ambitious development projects and deliver new features and powerful integrations faster.
Scientific credibility and proprietary insights: Integrating Assessio's proprietary psychometric research enhances the reliability and accuracy of our assessments. This means that Wisnio Profiles will soon offer even more nuanced and actionable insights, all backed by robust scientific research and proprietary data. The alignment of methodologies was a key factor in this decision, allowing us to deliver significant improvements within just a few months.
Increased stability and growth potential: This acquisition is backed by Pollen Street Capital, a well-established institutional investor committed to driving innovation and growth of the group. This partnership ensures we remain a stable, reliable partner, fully capable of safeguarding your proprietary data and supporting your most critical business processes.
Alo Arro, co-founder and CEO of Wisnio:
“We are truly excited about this partnership with Assessio. The combination of their proprietary scientific resources with our workflow tools and generative AI capabilities positions us to lead the market in our segments. We've been very impressed by the Assessio team's commitment to scientific rigor and their use of modern technology in assessments.
Our goal is clear: to become the market-leading solution that supports business leaders with critical hiring and people development decisions. Integrating scientific assessments with advanced data analytics, modern data visualization, and generative AI tools allows us to make these powerful tools more accessible and actionable for business leaders globally.”
Johan Masironi, CEO of Assessio, added:
"Wisnio's innovative platform and strong focus on AI are a perfect complement to Assessio's strengths. We believe this collaboration will significantly enhance our 'data loop,' allowing for more informed talent decisions and ultimately driving better business outcomes.
Anastasia Kovaleva, Partner at Pollen Street Capital, highlighted the strategic importance of the acquisition:
“Welcoming Wisnio into the Assessio family accelerates our expansion into key customer segments, supports global growth, and strengthens our generative AI capabilities. This aligns perfectly with Assessio’s commitment to driving innovation in the HR tech space and delivering greater value to clients.”
About Assessio:
Assessio is the leading assessment company within strategic HR in the northern European region. With solutions for recruitment and development, their SaaS platorm helps clients find, identify and assess present and future employees. Through its ISO 27001 certification, data security and proper use of personal data are guaranteed in compliance with GDPR. Assessio International Holding is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden with 6 offices across Europe. Assessio proudly serves a diverse range of clients, including: Capgemini, Rabobank, DHL, and Randstad.
