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Filestage
Digital media review and approval platform
- 21-100 employees
- B2B
- Marketing
- Content
- Digital Media
- SaaS
- Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart, Germany
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Company mission
Filestage's mission is to free teams from chaotic file review and proofing workflows, with a simple, flexible, and effective asset review management system.
Our take
Creating marketing campaigns involves an iterative process of content creation review, and this can be cumbersome to organise due to the back-and-forth exchanging of files. This has been made even more complicated due to the rise in remote workforces, with workforces lacking the necessary tools to facilitate a smooth campaign creation pipeline.
Filestage provides a digital media review and approval platform, providing remote and hybrid teams with a single point of knowledge for the deadlines, review, feedback, and file versions of marketing campaigns. The file management tools help to ensure that users are consistently collaborating on the most recent version of a file, with every user also having access to any contextual feedback.
Many startups are creating platforms around audience targeting, personalisation, and other marketing campaign innovations, but Filestage has found a unique place in the market by focussing on making collaboration and review pipelines frictionless for any workforce. Through its platform, the company aims to help increase the rate companies can create marketing campaigns, without file transfer and management presenting obstacles.
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Benefits
- Work from where you’re happiest 😊 - We’ve been fully remote from the start, giving you the opportunity to meet people all over the world and broaden your horizons
- Meet up at our team retreat ✈️ - We all travel together at least once a year, giving you the chance to have fun and get to know your teammates from around the world
- Create a workspace that suits you 💻 - You’ll get €1.500 to buy whatever you need to do your best work – including a computer, webcam, or standing desk
- Enjoy 36 days of holiday ☀️ - We all need a rest every now and then, so you’ll get plenty of time for city breaks, summer escapes, and everything in between
- Your development and wellness are important to us 🧘🏽- After 6 months in the company, we offer a personal development budget for you to invest in your own personal growth as well as a wellness budget for the gym, spa day or any other way that helps you look after yourself
Company values
- Knowledge seeker - We're naturally curious and keep asking "why?" until we get to the root of a problem. We learn new things every day by asking tough questions and challenging the status quo
- Reflective thinker - We know feedback helps us grow, so we're always happy to give and receive it from the rest of the team. And if we make a mistake, we reflect on it so we can do better next time
- Clear communicator - We're a remote team with people working all over the world. So we choose our words carefully, give plenty of context and communicate in a way that's most helpful to the people around us
- Goal owner - We take responsibility for our objectives and relish the freedom of managing our work. We know that setting a few impactful goals is better than trying to achieve everything
- Problem solver - We understand that every problem is an opportunity to make things better. So we embrace the challenge, get our hands dirty and power through until we find a solution
- Team player - We know a little bit of positivity goes a long way. We respect everyone's perspective, build trusting relationships and treat each other with honesty, kindness and support
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2021
$3m
SERIES A
Total funding: $3m
Leadership
Simon Kontschak
(CTO)Experience as Software Developer for FARO Europe GmbH & Co. KG.
Maël Frize
(CEO)Experience as Freelance UX Designer from 2010 to 2013. Online Video Producer for DAAD from 2011 to 2013.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Filestage
- At Filestage, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of our company culture and operations. We define DEI as creating a workplace where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are valued, equitable opportunities are provided for all employees, and an inclusive environment is fostered where everyone feels they belong. We believe in building a diverse team from the ground up. By integrating DEI principles into our hiring process and company culture from day one, we make sure diversity is a core element of our organization – not an afterthought.
- DEI is ingrained in the very fabric of Filestage. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion goes beyond policies and practices. It’s reflected in our daily interactions, decision-making processes, and overall company ethos. We understand that flexibility is key to supporting a diverse workforce. Our approach to work includes offering flexible working hours and accommodating individual needs. This allows employees to balance their professional and personal lives effectively. Our team set their own schedule to fit their needs.
- Our hiring process is designed to identify and recruit the best candidates based on their skills, experience, and potential. We prioritize meritocracy and make sure that every candidate is evaluated fairly and without bias. To make a comprehensive and unbiased evaluation, we involve five interviewers from different positions and teams in the interview process. This diverse panel helps us gain multiple perspectives on each candidate so we can make a fair assessment.
- While we focus on hiring the best candidates, we also strive to maintain an organic balance within our team. This balance is crucial for fostering collaboration, innovation, and a harmonious work environment. We hire from specific regions that align with our company's operational needs. This allows us to leverage diverse talent pools while making sure our team members are in locations that support our business goals.
- At Filestage, we embrace a unique way of working that is not based on traditional customs or practices. Although our headquarters are in Germany, our approach transcends geographical boundaries and focuses on creating a global, inclusive workplace. We prioritize diversity in thought and perspectives. By bringing together individuals with varied experiences and viewpoints, we enhance our problem-solving capabilities and drive innovation.
- Our commitment to DEI brings numerous benefits to Filestage, including: enhanced creativity and innovation through diverse perspectives, improved problem-solving abilities, greater employee satisfaction and retention, access to a wider talent pool and a stronger and more inclusive company culture We’re proud to have a team representing 25 different nationalities, with people living and working in 23 countries around the world. This diversity enriches our workplace and strengthens our ability to operate effectively in a global market. By continuing to prioritise DEI in our hiring practices, work environment, and company culture, Filestage will remain a leader in fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees can thrive.
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At Filestage, you are encouraged, and empowered to own your projects, experiments, objectives, etc., and make a real impact. Ideas are actually heard, and implemented here.
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Autonomy
Nov 2024
One of the great things about Filestage is that there is transparency, whether within the individual teams or the company as a whole. Strategies, troubles, and tough decisions are all communicated and explained clearly.
Data
Open and honest communication
Nov 2024
The Filestage leadership and People teams always make sure that team members are celebrated and recognized for their great work, nothing goes unnoticed. This is also followed within teams, not just on a company level.
Data
Great work is recognised
Nov 2024
The whole company, including C-level, is very transparent. Plans and progress are regularly shared. There’s no divide between the leadership group and everyone else. You can reach out to anyone at any time and the communication is always polite, constructive, and open.
Marketing
Open and honest communication
Nov 2024
The onboarding is designed to set you up for long-term success. From the start, you’re given essential information and clear guidance, but the focus isn’t on learning everything in the first month. Instead, you’re shown where to find resources, who to reach out to, and how to get support along the way. It’s a well-structured onboarding process that lasts several weeks, not just a couple of days.
Marketing
Thoughtful onboarding
Nov 2024
It’s great to see that you’re often encouraged to recognize and appreciate others. This doesn’t feel forced or fake. Instead, it creates a genuine atmosphere where recognition is natural and meaningful and you truly feel valued.
Marketing
Great work is recognised
Nov 2024