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Mentessa

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Spec score 8.9 #3 of 25 in Mentoring Software

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What it does
Mentessa is a social learning and mentoring platform for peer knowledge sharing, skills development and collaboration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Product
Mentessa describes itself as a mentoring platform with AI-powered matching and formats for running mentoring programmes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Intended users
The mentoring page describes use cases for new-hire buddies, peer circles, student-to-industry mentoring and association mentoring.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Trial
The pricing page provides a “Start free trial” link but does not state the trial duration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Integrations
Official integration options include CSV import, SSO and just-in-time provisioning.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Security
Mentessa says access is logged, accounts lock after repeated incorrect passwords, sessions time out automatically and regular backups are performed.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Support
Technical support is listed for all three plans, end-user support for Grow and Lead, and a dedicated Customer Success Manager for Lead.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Headquarters
Munich, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · mentessa.com
Founded
2019Read 28 Sep 2026 · mentessa.com
Additional integrations
The integrations page lists Slack and Teams notifications, Discord, Google Calendar, LinkedIn login, Google login and company SSO.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
AI matching
Its matching combines AI suggestions with human review and configurable acceptance rules.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
AI privacy
Mentessa says it does not train AI models on customer data and that people can review or change matching suggestions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Analytics
Administrators can view registration, match acceptance, engagement and journal metrics, closure reports and exports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
API and SDKs
The official integration documentation describes CSV, SSO and just-in-time provisioning but does not present API or SDK references.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Backers
The company says it has backing from Founder Institute, Eleven Ventures and EIT Digital.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Company footprint
Mentessa says it operates across three continents and has customers in nine countries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Company founding
Mentessa was founded in Munich in 2019 by Dr Tina Ruseva.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Company legal identity
The operator is Mentessa GmbH, registered with Munich District Court under HRB 247361 and based at Limesstrasse 24, Munich.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Mentessa as a privately held software-development company with 11–50 employees and Munich headquarters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Compliance status
GDPR compliance is implemented, while Mentessa says its own ISO 27001 certification is planned for the fourth quarter of 2027 and SOC 2 is not planned.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Data protection
Mentessa says data under its Data Processing Agreement is processed exclusively within the EU/EEA and describes role-based access, tenant separation and pseudonymization measures.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Documentation
The help center is FAQ-style documentation covering onboarding, sessions, roles, matching, integrations, account issues and calendar files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Funding
Mentessa announced a €1 million seed round led by Eleven Ventures in February 2022.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Human oversight
Program leads can review and approve matches before they go live, and participants sign a mentoring agreement before it takes effect.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Limit: customization
A reviewer wanted the ability to reorder interface tabs and improve goal-setting and task delegation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: matching clarity
A review identifies unclear explanations for why particular matches were recommended.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: onboarding
Reviewers report that some registration questions feel unnecessary and that new processes may require leadership warm-up.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: scheduling
A GetApp reviewer says coordinating schedules after matching can be difficult.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.sg
Matching
The platform offers self matching, participant recommendations, reviewed matching and autonomous matching modes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Matching modes
Programs can use self matching, ranked recommendations, reviewed matching or autonomous matching.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Mobile app
Mentessa offers an iOS and Android skills-assessment app using short challenges and AI-generated personalized feedback.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Notable news
Mentessa announced an EIT Digital co-funded grant in 2024 to pilot an intelligent skills agent with Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Participant tools
Participants get calendar integration, appointment booking, shared journals and guided reminders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Praise: networking
Reviewers praise the platform for helping members connect in closed communities, including women-focused networks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.sg
Praise: support
Reviewers repeatedly praise Mentessa support as friendly, fast and responsive, including quick bug fixes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Praise: usability
Independent reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as modern, intuitive, user-friendly and visually appealing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Program formats
The platform supports classic, reverse and cross mentoring, peer learning, employee resource groups and masterminds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Rating on Apple App Store
Apple reports that the app has insufficient ratings and reviews to display a rating summary.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on GetApp
4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.sg
Rating on Google Play
The Android app listing was removed from Google Play in May 2025 and shows no current rating.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
SaaS delivery
The terms describe Mentessa as an internet-delivered SaaS platform and prohibit reverse engineering or creating derivative software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Security controls
The trust center states TLS 1.2 or later in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, daily backups retained 15 days, tenant separation, two-factor authentication and external penetration tests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Security hosting
Mentessa says customer data is hosted in the EU on Hetzner Germany/Finland by default, with T-Systems Germany available for an extra fee.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Structured guidance
Mentor and mentee agreements record goals, cadence, contact channels and confidentiality, with both participants signing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
System requirements
The Apple listing requires iOS 13.4 or later and lists a 37.5 MB iPhone app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Connect €292 a month Monthly billing for up to 100 active participants; annual payment -15%; calculator estimate €250/month excl. VAT or €3,000/year excl. VAT Directory · chat · virtual coffee · events · booking · profiles · branding · custom domain · analytics · GDPR · technical support Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Connect — Standard talent development €292 a month Monthly billing; up to 100 active participants. Annual payment: -15 %. Larger teams on request. Community and networking · custom branding and domain · reporting and analytics · no mentoring programmes Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Grow €550 a month Monthly billing for up to 100 active participants; annual payment -15%; larger teams on request Everything in Connect · mentoring programs · AI matching · questionnaires · automated workflows · multiple programs · templates · end-user support Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Grow — Professional talent development €550 a month Monthly billing; up to 100 active participants. Annual payment: -15 %. Larger teams on request. Includes Connect features · mentoring programmes · AI matching · automated workflows · multiple programmes Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Lead €1,050 a month Monthly billing for up to 100 active participants; annual payment -15%; larger teams on request Everything in Grow · skills assessment · learning paths · job matching · internal mobility · skills matrix · HR integrations · SSO · Teams/Outlook · dedicated customer success manager Read 15 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com
Lead — Enterprise talent development €1,050 a month Monthly billing; up to 100 active participants. Annual payment: -15 %. Larger teams on request. Includes Grow features · skills assessment and learning paths · HR integrations · SSO · MS Teams and Outlook integration · dedicated Customer Success Manager Read 4 Oct 2026 · mentessa.com

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