Lightcast Acquires Talent Intelligence Provider Stratigens
With Stratigens’ Talent Intelligence Software, Lightcast Expands Global Workforce Data
Capabilities
(Moscow, Idaho) – Aug. 27, 2024 – Lightcast, a provider of trusted global labor market data,
analytics, and expert guidance, announced today that it acquired Stratigens, a UK-based talent
intelligence provider. Lightcast will add Stratigens’ industry-leading team in data science and
profiles data, offering customers an enriched understanding of the available talent supply in
different markets. With the acquisition of Stratigens, Lightcast further solidifies its position as the
most trusted source for comprehensive global labor market data.
Founded in 2017 by Alison Ettridge, Stratigens’ team of data scientists compile insights and
search analytics that help companies solve business challenges, including: identifying new skill
pools; attracting and growing skillsets; understanding where to grow, relocate, or consolidate
and retain talent; and supporting mergers and acquisitions. Since 2022, Stratigens has been
leveraging its proprietary algorithms, combined with Lightcast’s labor market data, to help
companies like Stryker and EY make informed decisions about skills demand, talent, and
locations to optimize their growth strategies.
“Lightcast and Stratigens share customer-centric philosophies,” said Chris Kibarian, Lightcast
CEO. “Alison’s approach to helping customers make sense of the data with the solid platform
her team built is consultative, high touch, and collaborative—she’s a true partner. By coming
together, we’ll have even richer talent intelligence data to help more companies develop
data-driven strategies for building a future-ready workforce.”
Ettridge will join Lightcast as Director of Global Talent Intelligence.
“With Lightcast and Stratigens coming together, the depth of data quality and intelligence will
enable companies to plan competitive talent and growth strategies,” said Ettridge. “It’s exciting
that we’re now able to offer customers the most well-rounded approach possible. Stratigens’
creativity and willingness to support the client merged with the quality and resources within
Lightcast is a winning combination.”
In February, Lightcast announced an expansion of its global labor data to help business and
talent leaders make better skills-based decisions regardless of geographies, languages, or job
taxonomies.
"For years we've been focused on expanding our geographic footprint, providing our customers
with a more holistic view of the global workforce," said JP Moran, Executive Vice President of
Enterprise and Staffing at Lightcast. "With this acquisition, we're looking forward to increasing
our presence in Europe and building upon the solid relationships Stratigens has made in the
talent intelligence space.”
Lightcast will be attending the Global Talent Intelligence Conference in September. Those
attending can join Ettridge's Main Stage 2 session at 12pm CEST on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
For more on Stratigens, visit the Lightcast website: www.lightcast.io.
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About Lightcast
Lightcast provides trusted global labor market data, analytics, and expert guidance that
empowers communities, corporations, and learning providers to make informed decisions and
navigate the increasingly complex world of work. With a database of more than one billion job
postings and career profiles, our team provides best-in-class customer service with robust data,
clear analysis, and expert guidance on skills, jobs, and opportunities. Lightcast is active in more
than 30 countries and has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, New
Zealand, and India. The company is backed by global private equity leader KKR. For more, visit
lightcast.io.
Press contact: Cara Christopher, media@lightcast.io, 208-883-3500