Orbio raises $21M as repeat founders push AI agents into frontline HR
Dawn Capital led the Series A for the Madrid startup, which says its agents help large employers hire, onboard and retain frontline staff.
By Ryan Merket · Published
Primary source: TechCrunch
Why it matters
Frontline HR is becoming a proving ground for enterprise AI agents because the work is repetitive, high-volume and tied directly to labor cost, but buyers will demand auditability, compliance and measurable outcomes before handing over hiring and retention workflows.
Sergi Bastardas, Nacho Travesi and Antonio Mele have raised $21 million for Orbio AI, the Madrid-based HR automation startup they launched in 2025 to bring AI agents into the messy, high-volume work of hiring and managing frontline employees.…
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