Bemlo completes acquisition of Vivium

Bemlo and Vivium Join Forces: A Milestone for Healthcare Staffing

Stockholm, 20 February 2024 - Bemlo, a platform for healthcare facilities to fill vacant shifts and a connected marketplace for on-demand workforce, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Vivium, a healthcare workforce management software provider with operations in Sweden and Norway. This acquisition marks a significant step in Bemlo's mission to solve the healthcare industry's staffing shortages and retention challenges.

Vivium's integration into Bemlo's platform introduces innovative features and strategic partnerships, enhancing Bemlo's capabilities in managing healthcare workforce pools. The synergy between Bemlo's marketplace for on-demand workforce and Vivium's staff management tools promises to deliver unparalleled service to healthcare facilities and professionals.

Alexander Björkenstam, CEO and Co-founder of Bemlo, expressed his enthusiasm: "As we begin this new journey, merging Vivium's technology into our platform marks a big step forward in addressing the critical staffing shortages in healthcare. We're excited to have Vivium join the Bemlo team, and together, we'll keep making healthcare workforce management better and help healthcare facilities to increase the workforce retention."

Peter Westerholm, CEO of Vivium, shared his optimism about the merger: "Joining forces with Bemlo opens exciting avenues for us to enhance the staffing experience in healthcare facilities. We are eager to contribute to Bemlo's vision and leverage our combined strengths to foster growth and innovation in the sector."

The acquisition solidifies Bemlo's position as a frontrunner in the healthcare staffing sector. Bemlo's rapid expansion into markets like Norway and the United Kingdom underscores its commitment to solve the retention challenges and staffing shortages in the healthcare industry.

With an aging population exacerbating these issues, the industry is facing a massive challenge. Prioritizing the retention of skilled and knowledgeable healthcare professionals is paramount over merely filling the recruitment pipe. Statistics reveal that three out of every ten healthcare professionals contemplate leaving the profession, emphasizing the urgency of making the industry appealing enough to make them stay. Supported by prominent investors like Y Combinator, Long Journey Ventures, and Uncommon Capital, Bemlo is set to innovate and improve workforce stability in healthcare.

Bemlo will assume complete ownership from previous main owners Hidden Dreams, Vivium CEO Peter Westerholm, COO Philip Gustavsson, and CPO Andreas Jakubowicz.