Orbio raises $21M Series A to automate frontline worker hiring
Original: Orbio raises $21 million to automate hiring and onboarding for frontline workers
Why This Matters
Addresses automation gap in frontline worker management across major industries
Orbio, founded in 2025 by former Amazon executive Sergi Bastardas, raised $21 million Series A led by Dawn Capital. The startup uses AI agents to automate hiring and onboarding for frontline workers at companies like YUM! Brands and Poke.
Orbio's AI agents named Maria, Daniel, and Claire can interview candidates, assess fit, monitor employee output, and conduct daily check-ins throughout the employment lifecycle. The company aims to help businesses run workforces autonomously while supporting frontline workers. At The Stepping Stones Group, Orbio now manages full US operations with 20% more candidates successfully hired. The startup competes with Paradox and WorkJam but considers legacy spreadsheet-based management systems its biggest competitor. Orbio has raised $26 million total from investors including Visionaries and 2100 Ventures. The funding will develop more AI agents targeting the 2.7 billion frontline workers in healthcare, retail, logistics, and hospitality.