Factorial
AI-powered all-in-one HR software platform helping SMBs manage payroll, time, documents, and people operations.
About
Factorial is a Barcelona-based HR technology company founded in 2016 by Jordi Romero, Bernat Farrero, and Pau Ramon Revilla, offering an AI-powered all-in-one HR platform for SMBs. A unicorn serving 16,000+ companies, it secured $120M in non-dilutive financing from General Catalyst in 2025 to expand in Germany, France, and Italy.
Leadership
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 in the news
All news →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…
Factorial — frequently asked questions
What does Factorial do?
AI-powered all-in-one HR software platform helping SMBs manage payroll, time, documents, and people operations.
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.
What kind of HR technology is Factorial?
Factorial is categorized under HCM, HR Software Marketplace & Advisory on DHRMap.
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