Orbio has secured $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, aimed at enhancing its AI-driven workforce management solutions. Co-founded in 2025 by Sergi Bastardas, Nacho Travesí, and Antonio Melé, Orbio develops AI agents designed to assist businesses in managing their frontline workers.
The company’s customer base includes notable brands such as Poke and YUM! Brands, which owns Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC. Bastardas reported that these customers are moving from pilot programs to full deployment of Orbio’s software across their operations.
At behavioral health provider The Stepping Stones Group, Orbio oversees the entire U.S. operation, reportedly increasing candidate hiring rates by 20%. The AI agents, named Maria, Daniel, and Claire, are capable of interviewing candidates, assessing fit, monitoring employee performance, and conducting daily check-ins.
Bastardas stated that the primary goal is to allow businesses to manage their workforces autonomously while still engaging and supporting frontline workers. The agents generate data that enhances various aspects of workforce management, such as improving recruiting quality and retention insights.
Orbio faces competition from other startups such as Paradox, which automates recruiting, and WorkJam, which manages frontline employees. However, Bastardas identifies legacy management methods—often reliant on spreadsheets and phone calls—as the main competition.
To date, Orbio has raised a total of $26 million, backed by Visionaries and 2100 Ventures. The new funding will facilitate the hiring and development of additional AI agents. Bastardas emphasized the transformative potential of this technology, stating, “This will be a transformation for businesses, but also the workforce. The 2.7 billion people who keep healthcare, retail, logistics, and hospitality running, most of whom don’t have a corporate email address, have previously got nothing. This is their AI moment.”
