# Kadmos (Kadmos)

> Berlin-based fintech providing an end-to-end salary-payments platform for cross-border migrant workers such as seafarers.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.kadmos.io
- **Headquarters:** Berlin
- **Country:** Germany
- **Founded:** 2021
- **Founder:** Justus Schmüser, Sasha Makarovych
- **Funding stage:** Series A
- **Total funding:** €37M
- **Categories:** Payroll

## Overview
Kadmos is a Berlin cross-border payroll and payments platform that lets internationally mobile workers (notably seafarers) receive salaries to e-wallets and remit money home at lower cost, serving shipowners and ship-management companies across 75+ countries. Founded in 2021; a €29M Series A in 2022 led by Blossom Capital (~€37M total). In 2025 it was acquired by Japanese shipping group NYK.

## Leadership
- Justus Schmüser — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/justus-schmuser))
- Sasha Makarovych — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/sasha-makarovych))

## Sources
- [Kadmos — official website](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61430a6ff599d96a1ccb80f3/61443d383aac5ac48dbdff79_KadmosWebclip.png) — official

## FAQ
**What does Kadmos do?**

Berlin-based fintech providing an end-to-end salary-payments platform for cross-border migrant workers such as seafarers.

**Where is Kadmos headquartered?**

Kadmos is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

**When was Kadmos founded?**

Kadmos was founded in 2021.

**Who founded Kadmos?**

Kadmos was founded by Justus Schmüser, Sasha Makarovych.

**How much funding has Kadmos raised?**

Kadmos has raised €37M (Series A) to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is Kadmos?**

Kadmos is categorized under Payroll on DHRMap.

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