
Assessio acquires Elevo to strengthen position as pan-European HR technology leader
Assessio, backed by Pollen Street Capital, has acquired Elevo, a leading French HR tech scale-up specialising in performance and talent development
With this strategic acquisition, Assessio strengthens its position as a pan-European HR technology leader and takes a transformative step toward offering an end-to-end talent journey - from predictive assessments to ongoing development and performance enablement infused by AI.
Elevo’s intuitive platform is known for its capabilities within performance reviews, 360° feedback, goal setting, and people analytics. These strengths complement Assessio’s talent assessment suite, enabling seamless data flows and creating evaluation data sets that ensure the right candidate is hired - and performs over time.
The shared ambition is to reshape the European HR tech landscape with smart, science-based AI products that serve both business outcomes and human potential.
Mikkel Lundø, CEO of Assessio, commented: “With Elevo on board, we’re building a full-range HR technology platform that connects hiring, development and performance into one intelligent system. It’s a complete talent solution - powered by science and infused with AI - that helps organisations make better people decisions, faster. This is how we transform the employee journey from fragmented processes into one seamless, data-driven experience.”
Thibault Vilon, CEO and Founder of Elevo, commented: “Joining forces with Assessio allows us to expand our reach and enhance our offering beyond France. Together, we can offer enhance our offering, reach new markets and deliver even greater value to our existing and future clients through tools that foster effective talent decisions, continuous growth and lasting engagement throughout the employee lifecycle.”
Anastasia Kovaleva, Partner at Pollen Street Capital, said: “Our investment in this partnership reflects our commitment to supporting Europe’s most ambitious HR tech innovators. Elevo and Assessio share a vision for scalable, science-led solutions that create measurable outcomes for both people and business. This is a powerful complementary combination of companies with strong AI capabilities.”
Erik Langaker, Chairman of the Board at Assessio, said: “With Elevo joining Assessio, we are well positioned to transform the HR technology market across Europe. This move enables deeper client impact through integrated solutions and next-generation AI use-cases.”
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