Imperia secures Series A financing from Burda Principal Investments

The SCM SaaS startup Imperia has received Series A financing from Burda Principal Investments. The funds will be invested in the further development of AI-supported analyses and European expansion.

Valencia, February 18, 2025 - Spanish supply chain management (SCM) software startup Imperia has successfully closed a Series A financing round. The investment is led by Burda Principal Investments (BPI) and is intended to further drive growth in Europe.

With this investment, BPI continues its focus on scalable, technology-driven solutions that modernize traditional industries. At the same time, the investment marks BPI's first entry into the Spanish market, which offers great potential for innovative, VC-financed companies.

Efficient and intelligent supply chain solutions

The startup offers a modular SaaS platform that helps companies optimize their demand forecasting, procurement and production planning. At a time of rising costs and increasing uncertainty in supply chains, Imperia replaces manual processes with fully digital, AI-powered workflows. The result: greater efficiency and more resilient supply chains.

Imperia stands out for its ability to adapt to the changing needs of businesses and continuously deliver value along the entire supply chain maturity.

Christian Teichmann, CEO of Burda Principal Investments

Rapid growth and strong customer base

Less than a year after the seed round, Imperia has already achieved significant success. Over 20% of revenue now comes from international markets - a clear sign of the platform's scalability and strong demand beyond Spain.

Customer feedback on Imperia is consistently positive - in particular, the seamless integration and measurable benefits are repeatedly emphasized.

Alejandra Otero Arenzana, Investment Manager at BPI

Existing customers include fast-growing SMEs as well as global companies such as Siemens Energy, Noel Alimentaria, Faes Farma and ArmRest. Imperia's ease of use and proven ROI have made it a popular choice for companies looking to digitize their supply chains.

Capital for expansion and AI innovation

With the fresh capital, Imperia plans to further develop its AI-powered analytics and predictive capabilities to better help companies optimize costs and minimize risk. Expand into the UK, Italy and France, including building local teams and strategic partnerships. Expansion of the international team in the areas of sales, marketing, product development and operations.

In addition to BPI, existing investors Samaipata, Acurio Ventures and Draper B1 have again participated in the financing round. The exact amount of the Series A was not disclosed.

The investment in Imperia underlines the growing need for digital solutions for supply chain management. As the market evolves, Imperia is leveraging artificial intelligence, automation and data-driven decision-making to make companies of all sizes more efficient and resilient.