Orbio

Founding and Team

Orbio was founded in 2025 in Madrid by three seasoned entrepreneurs: Sergi Bastardas (formerly CEO and co-founder of Cobee, a benefits-tech platform acquired by Sodexo), Nacho Travesí (co-founder of Nucoro, a digital wealth management platform acquired by BNP Paribas), and Antonio Melé, who held senior roles in high-growth tech companies. Their collective experience in scaling tech platforms enabled Orbio to secure rapid adoption and a substantial Series A round within months of launch. The leadership team currently consists of the three co-founders, with Bastardas serving as CEO; no other C-level executives have been publicly identified.

The Agentic Platform

Orbio’s core differentiator is its “agentic” approach—three autonomous AI agents that work collaboratively across the employee journey. The Recruitment Agent handles candidate sourcing, screening, scheduling, and multilingual outreach via calls, WhatsApp, SMS, and email, supporting over 60 languages. The Onboarding Agent automates documentation, compliance checks, and integration with payroll and benefits systems. The Retention Agent analyses live data to predict churn risk and recommend proactive engagement strategies. These agents operate within an organisation’s existing tech stack, integrating with major enterprise tools including Workday, BambooHR, Salesforce, Bullhorn, Lever, and Teamtailor.

Business Model and Clients

Orbio operates a B2B SaaS model, charging enterprises for access to its AI-native HR platform. The company targets industries with high turnover rates among frontline and deskless workers, such as hospitality, retail, and staffing. Its client roster includes major names like Grupo Gigante, Yum! Brands, and Adecco. The platform’s ability to reduce time-to-hire by up to 80% and lower overall labour costs, combined with a candidate-facing NPS of 98, drives strong adoption. Orbio also offers a built-in applicant tracking system with custom career pages, source tracking, and analytics, further differentiating it from traditional ATS providers.

Funding and Expansion

Orbio raised a $21 million (€18.09 million) Series A in June 2026, led by Dawn Capital and joined by Endeavor Catalyst, GP Compas VC, Visionaries VC, Plus Partners, and Enzo Ventures, bringing total funding to over $28 million. The company plans to use the capital to fuel international expansion, particularly into Mexico and Latin America, where high turnover rates in retail and hospitality present a significant opportunity. As of 2026, Orbio operates across more than 20 countries in Europe, the United States, and Latin America. The company maintains a lean headcount, leveraging its AI agents to scale operations without a large workforce.

Regulatory Compliance

Orbio is ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 Type II audited, demonstrating robust information security controls. The platform also aligns with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU AI Act, ensuring compliance with evolving European regulatory frameworks. This compliance posture, combined with its enterprise integrations, helps Orbio meet the rigorous requirements of large corporate buyers, particularly in regulated industries.