Rail Tech Firm Menlo79 Lands Major Investment for WILSON Platform
Menlo79 aims to modernize workforce management in rail sector - © Menlo79
Berlin-based SaaS startup Menlo79 has secured €2.1 million in its first external funding round, along with an additional €1.8 million in grants through 2026, according to a company announcement. The investment will fuel the expansion of WILSON, its cloud-based workforce management platform serving the rail and logistics sectors.
Founded in 2019 by former Deutsche Bahn managers, Menlo79 has operated on a bootstrapped basis until now. The funding round attracted notable investors including Scalehouse Capital, D2 Fund, Ventis Capital, and Frankenbergs Ventures from across Germany and the UK.
The company's WILSON platform, which launched in early 2022, has already gained significant traction, serving over 65 customers and 2,300 daily users. Notable clients include Flixtrain, ČD Cargo, and Bentheimer Eisenbahn. The platform specializes in complex workforce management tasks that exceed the capabilities of traditional shift planning tools.
"We are excited to have found partners who also believe in the need for digital workforce management to help counter the global shortage of skilled workers," said Fabian Stöffler, co-founder and CEO of Menlo79, in the press release.
The 35-person company plans to use the new capital to enhance its software capabilities, particularly in cross-company staffing and qualification management. Additionally, funds will support the expansion of marketing and sales operations to drive growth in the rail and logistics sectors.
