This acquisition is the second made by Assessio since our investment in 2023, demonstrating Assessio's commitment to expanding its portfolio of cutting-edge solutions, and enhances Assessio’s ability to deliver comprehensive talent management solutions to a wide range of clients.

Wisnio, headquartered in Estonia, is renowned for its innovative and cutting-edge technology with best-in-class UX and generative AI capabilities. Wisnio’s tools are specifically designed for senior-level talent, supporting hiring and development of executive leadership teams, and are trusted by top private equity and executive search firms in UK and the US. Wisnio’s offering is very complementary to Assessio’s, providing signficaint cross-sell opportunities and supporting continuous geographic expansion of the Asessio group.

Assessio’s CEO Johan Masironi comments on the acquisition:

“We are thrilled to partner with the team at Wisnio who have developed a product that is highly valued by their customers. Wisnio's strong focus on tech and AI aligns perfectly with our strengths at Assessio. With our expertise in science and data-driven solutions, we believe this collaboration will be a great fit for both parties. Their team will play a significant role in improving hiring and team-building dynamics. By joining forces, we see a strategic opportunity to expand into international markets, including the UK and the US."

Alo Arro, CEO of Wisnio says:

"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. Our goal is clear: to become the market-leading solution that supports business leaders with critical hiring and people development decisions globally. Thank you to the Assessio and Pollen Street teams for placing their trust in us, we are excited to see what we can build together."

Anastasia Kovaleva, Partner at Pollen Street Capital, said:

“We are pleased to welcome Wisnio into the Assessio family. This strategic acquisition will accelerate Assessio’s expansion into private equity and executive search customer segments, support growth beyond the Nordics and Benelux, enhance Assessio’s post-hire offering, and add to the group’s generative AI capabilities. All this aligns perfectly with Assessio’s strategy of continuing innovation in the HR tech space and delivering greater value to its clients globally. The acquisition is a testament to Pollen Street’s commitment to supporting our portfolio companies in achieving their full potential and driving transformational change in their industries.”