Ordio, a Cologne, Germany-based People Operating System for deskless industries, has raised €12 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by 3VC (Vienna), with participation from Wecken & Cie. (a Swiss family office). Existing investors Capnamic and Simon Capital also participated.
3VC invests in selected tech startups from Central and Eastern Europe with global ambitions. The VC fund follows a highly selective strategy, making only three to four Series A investments per year.
Ordio Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to launch Payroll Plus, a fully automated payroll module, expand AI-driven process automation, and strengthen its position as a unified platform for deskless workforce management.
About Ordio
Founded in 2021 by David Keuenhof and Gregor Pilz, Ordio is a People Operating System designed for deskless industries. The modular software digitizes and automates all processes along the employee lifecycle from shift scheduling to payroll. Its newest product, Payroll Plus, automates complex wage calculations, bonuses, tax compliance, and real-time payroll processing. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, Ordio helps companies manage their employees efficiently and reduce operational workload. Ordio serves over 1,700 companies in the hospitality, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
Funding Details
Company: Ordio GmbH
Raised: €12.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: July 15, 2025
Lead Investor: 3VC
Additional Investors: Wecken & Cie., Capnamic, Simon Capital
Company Website: https://ordio.com/
Software Category: Workforce Management / HR Tech / Payroll Automation / SaaS
Source: https://www.ordio.com/series-a-finanzierung