Berlin-based startup Kitchen People, developed by Matchtrack UG, has joined the LaunchUp program by FasterCapital as it seeks to transform the way the gastronomy industry approaches recruitment. The company, founded by Caglar Cetin, is currently raising $1M to accelerate growth, enhance its digital platform, and expand across Germanyand beyond.

Kitchen People is a digital recruitment platform designed specifically for the culinary and gastronomy sector, a field plagued by high turnover rates, labor shortages, and outdated hiring practices. The platform connects employers with qualified kitchen professionals using smart-matching algorithms, intuitive interfaces, and industry-tailored features that simplify and speed up the hiring process.

The inclusion of Kitchen People in the LaunchUp program marks a significant step in its development, providing access to FasterCapital’s technical and business expertise.

Hesham Zreik, CEO of FasterCapital, commented:
“We are excited to welcome Kitchen People to our LaunchUp program. Their targeted approach to solving real recruitment pain points in the gastronomy industry aligns well with our vision of supporting innovative, problem-solving ventures.”

He added, “Kitchen People is not just addressing a market gap—it is creating a smart, scalable solution in a sector overdue for digital disruption. We're confident in the team's capacity to make a meaningful impact.”

Caglar Cetin, Founder and CEO of Kitchen People, shared his enthusiasm:
“Joining FasterCapital’s LaunchUp program is a pivotal moment for us. With their support, we aim to accelerate product development, scale our reach, and bring efficiency and transparency to kitchen recruitment across Europe.”

With its base in Berlin and eyes set on international markets, Kitchen People is leveraging technology to reshape hiring in one of the most dynamic and essential service sectors.