Core HR / HRIS
Central employee data and administration.
Employee portal and directoryDocument manager and e-signatureOrg chartPermissions
Factorial official website
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Factorial
Factorial is an all-in-one HR and business-management platform for SMBs, unifying core HR/HRIS, time tracking, time-off, payroll, ATS/recruiting, performance, expenses and finance, plus IT/device management and an AI assistant. It was founded in Barcelona in 2016 and reached unicorn status in 2022.
Barcelona, SpainFounded 20161001-5000 employees
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Legal nameFactorial
Founded2016
FoundersJordi Romero, Bernat Farrero, Pau Ramon Revilla
HQBarcelona, Spain
Employees1001-5000
Decision snapshot
Facts, vendor evidence and marketplace signals are labeled separately · verified 2026-08-23Best for
SMBs consolidating fragmented HR admin into one platform spanning HRIS, time, talent and payroll/finance.
Strong when
You want modular add-ons on a common HR core, European and multi-country coverage and automation of admin work.
Validate before buying
Reviewers note limits in advanced features and customization, and modular pricing scales by both employees and modules.
Valuation$1B (2022) then ~$2.5B
$120M Series C at $1B (2022); later a €129M round at ~€2.15B (~$2.5B)
TechCrunch: Factorial $120M at $1BFactorial ~€2.15B valuationWho should evaluate Factorial?
Employee size
Small businessMid-market
Operating context
TechnologyFood and beveragePR and communicationsRetailHospitality
Regions
Europe (HQ Barcelona)Global
Primary use cases
HR administration consolidationTime and attendanceTime-off / PTORecruiting and onboardingPerformance managementExpense and finance management
Product portfolio
A portfolio vendor — compare the product and package that matches your workforce, not the company name alone.
Time management and time-off
Track and manage work time plus absence and PTO.
Time trackingShift schedulingPTO requestsApprovals and policies
Factorial official websitePayroll and Talent/ATS
Payroll processing plus recruiting, onboarding and performance.
Payroll managementPayslip distributionApplicant trackingOnboardingPerformance and OKRs
Factorial official websiteFinance/Expenses and IT
Spend management plus device and SaaS management.
ExpensesCorporate cardsProcurementDevice management (MDM)
Factorial official websiteCore capabilities
HRIS / core HRDocument management and e-signatureTime tracking and schedulingTime-off / PTOPayrollATS / recruiting and onboardingPerformance and OKRsExpense management and corporate cardsDevice management (MDM)AI assistant
Where Factorial is strong
All-in-one consolidation
HR, time, talent, payroll and finance combine on one platform.
Factorial official websiteStrong compliance posture
ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 certifications.
Factorial trust centerEase of use
G2 reviewers praise the intuitive interface and ease of use.
G2: Factorial reviewsWhat buyers should validate
Advanced-feature limits
Reviewers cite limits in advanced features and customization.
G2: Factorial reviewsModular pricing
Costs scale by both employees and the modules selected.
Factorial pricingEurope-centric depth
Deep local payroll depth outside core European markets should be validated.
Factorial official websiteCommercial & implementation
Pricing modelPer-employee-per-month, modular on a required Core; from ~$8/user/monthFactorial pricing
OwnershipPrivate, VC-backed; unicorn (2022), later valued ~$2.5BTechCrunch: Factorial $120M at $1BFactorial ~€2.15B valuation
Integrations
API and marketplace
A public API plus Zapier connectivity and integrations including Google Workspace, Power BI, TravelPerk, Sage and DATEV.
Factorial integrationsSecurity & compliance
ISO 27001 and SOC 2/3
Factorial holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3, plus the Spanish ENS HIGH scheme, and is GDPR-oriented.
Factorial trust centerCustomer evidence
Outcomes reported in the vendor's customer stories — treat as vendor-supplied case-study evidence.
Streamlining IT and HR processes
The food-and-beverage company (51–200 employees) used Factorial across HR and IT.
Vendor case study reports cutting IT processes from one hour to five minutes.Factorial customersScaling with certification
The tech company (51–200 employees) used Factorial during rapid growth.
Vendor case study reports closing its ISO certification at scale-up speed.Factorial customersCommon alternatives
A shortlist starting point; the right comparison depends on size, geography and the exact product.
Methodology
Company facts, product claims, customer evidence and independent marketplace signals are separated. Time-sensitive data is a dated snapshot. Review all sources →
Latest Factorial coverage
View all →Mar 20, 2025Spain’s HR Tech Firm Factorial Secures $120M in Non-Dilutive Funding to Accelerate Expansion in Germany, France, and Italy
Factorial , the Barcelona-based HR tech unicorn, has secured an additional $120 million in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst, bringing its total borrowings from GC’s Customer Value fund to $200 million . This…
Apr 15, 2024Barcelona-based Factorial secures $80M of Go-To-Market investment from General Catalyst to accelerate growthFactorial , a Spanish HR platform, has secured an €80 million investment from U.S. VC firm General Catalyst. This investment, described not as a funding round but as a "go-to-market investment," is uniquely structured as…
Oct 4, 2023Factorial Acquires YC-Backed Fuell, Expands Into Expense Management MarketFactorial, a leading HR software solutions provider, has acquired Fuell, a Spain-based expense management startup. This marks Factorial's first acquisition and product expansion, positioning it as Europe's first…
Jul 25, 2023Factorial Improves AI Tool for Skills-Based Hiring in Response to HR Talent Acquisition ChallengesMIAMI , July 25, 2023 -- As talent acquisition continues to challenge companies nationwide and the skills-based hiring trend grows， Factorial , a leading provider of human resources software solutions, has enhanced its…
Sep 3, 2024Milan-Based Skillvue Raises $2.8M to Lead Skills-Based Recruitment RevolutionSkillvue , an HR tech startup based in Milan, announced a $2.8 million funding round for its AI platform, which facilitates a skills-based approach in recruitment, talent development, and internal mobility. Founded in…
Sources & verification
Verified 2026-08-23. Source type is shown so buyers can distinguish official, regulatory, marketplace and legacy evidence.
- officialFactorial official website
- officialFactorial pricing
- officialFactorial integrations
- officialFactorial customers
- officialFactorial trust center
- reportingTechCrunch: Factorial $120M at $1B
- reportingFactorial ~€2.15B valuation
- marketplaceG2: Factorial reviews
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founders · executives- Bernat FarreroFounder
- Jordi RomeroFounder
- Pau Ramon RevillaFounder
Acquisitions
2 deals tracked- Oct 4, 2023
- Jul 25, 2023
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Mar 20, 2025
- Sep 3, 2024
- Apr 15, 2024
Factorial — frequently asked questions
What does Factorial do?
Factorial is an all-in-one HR and business-management platform for SMBs, unifying core HR/HRIS, time tracking, time-off, payroll, ATS/recruiting, performance, expenses and finance, plus IT/device management and an AI assistant. It was founded in Barcelona in 2016 and reached unicorn status in 2022.
Where is Factorial headquartered?
Factorial is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.
When was Factorial founded?
Factorial was founded in 2016.
Who founded Factorial?
Factorial was founded by Jordi Romero, Bernat Farrero, Pau Ramon Revilla.
How many employees does Factorial have?
Factorial has 1001-5000 employees.
How much funding has Factorial raised?
Factorial has raised $220.06M to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is Factorial?
Factorial is categorized under HCM, HR Software Marketplace & Advisory on DHRMap.
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