Dutch workforce innovator Aethon has raised €9.6m in growth capital from Endeit Capital, marking a strategic milestone in its mission to reshape staffing solutions across healthcare, childcare, education and the public sector. The funding aims to accelerate the reach and impact of Aelio, Aethon’s AI-driven platform, amid a European labour crisis that continues to challenge vital service sectors.
While Europe’s public-facing industries grapple with complex regulations and worsening staff shortages, Aethon’s dual model—blending advanced technology with targeted training—has proven uniquely positioned to address systemic inefficiencies. The platform Aelio integrates AI-powered recruitment, vendor management, compliance tools and real-time scheduling into a single environment, now used by over 100 institutions.
“Many people are keen to contribute to healthcare or education, but face barriers such as a lack of training or lack of flexibility to work on their own terms,” said Chris Kok, Managing Director of Aethon. “We're removing those barriers, by combining technology with targeted training, we're ensuring that essential services remain staffed and resilient.”
The investment arrives at a time when developers and investors are seeking digital infrastructure that can enhance institutional efficiency without expanding physical real estate footprints. Aethon’s digital-first model provides just that: scalable technology that optimises human capital without requiring additional m². For landlords and operators managing care and education facilities, the ability to reduce overcapacity and underutilisation via dynamic staffing holds direct financial value.
“Our customers operate in complex and demanding environments. They don't just need insight, they need agility,” said Mitchell de Bos, Managing Director of Aelio. “With Aelio, they can better anticipate demand, deploy the right people on time and manage costs and continuity of care in a smarter way.”
For Endeit Capital, the move strengthens its position in the 'future of work' vertical. The firm’s pan-European strategy, with more than €300m under management, focuses on companies leveraging AI to reinvent critical business infrastructure. “Aethon is at the forefront of transforming workforce management in Europe — and is doing so in a way that benefits organisations, professionals, and the public,” said Martijn Hamann, Partner at Endeit.
This investment also signals broader momentum for Mission Ae, the umbrella group housing Aethon, Aelio, SVOZ, Aecare and AEMS. With its full-stack model spanning recruitment, software, training and care delivery, Mission Ae offers a sustainable template for addressing chronic labour shortages across Europe.
People mentioned:
Chris Kok, Managing Director, Aethon
Mitchell de Bos, Managing Director, Aelio
Martijn Hamann, Partner, Endeit Capital
Companies mentioned:
Aethon – Workforce solutions provider in essential sectors
Endeit Capital – European tech growth investor
Aelio – Workforce platform technology
Mission Ae – Parent group of staffing and training entities
SVOZ – Training institute for healthcare
Aecare – Home care provider
AEMS – Managed Service Provider for care and childcare
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