Series A · HR Tech · Cologne, Germany · Founded 2021 · 45–55 employees
Ordio is a People Operating System that digitizes workforce management for deskless industries like hospitality, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. The company has developed an all-in-one platform that handles shift planning, time tracking, payroll automation, and absence management specifically for the 80% of workers who don't sit at desks. Founded in 2021 by David Keuenhof and Gregor Pilz, Ordio has raised €12 million in Series A funding in July 2025 to launch their fully automated 'Payroll Plus' solution. The startup serves over 1,500 companies and has seen its revenue quadruple in 2024, addressing a market worth over €20 billion in Europe that remains underserved by traditional software.