Ordio rakes in seven-figure sum

The Cologne-based start-up was able to convince 18 investors in its pre-seed financing round.

The Cologne-based start-up Ordio has raised a seven-figure sum in its pre-seed financing round. According to the start-up, 18 business angels and investors invested, including Käfer Capital, Allygatr, Tiny Ventures and Elmar Broscheit from Gorillas.

Ordio wants to become an "all-in-one system" for companies working in shifts. "It's crazy how many companies still organize themselves with pen and paper or Excel, even though the digital possibilities are virtually unlimited," says Managing Director and co-founder Davi Keuenhof. "With Ordio, we want to seamlessly optimize all processes in shift operations via a super intuitive app for all employers and employees." It will be used to manage all personnel and administrative tasks.

According to Ordio, 80 customers from 13 different sectors are already using the start-up's offering. These include companies from the retail, manufacturing, care, temporary work and hospitality sectors. "Ordio convinced me immediately: I have never seen such a well thought-out tool that will simplify the day-to-day work of HR and employees so much," says Thomas Perlitz, Principal at Allygatr, about the investment decision. "We have 2.8 billion people worldwide who do not work at a desk. Ordio digitizes this unjustly neglected area."