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Orquest
Orquest is a Madrid-based company that makes AI-powered workforce planning and scheduling software for retail and quick-service restaurant chains. Its SaaS platform uses algorithms, advanced analytics and AI to forecast demand and plan staff schedules, tasks and hiring. It also includes employee apps and business-intelligence tools. It was founded in 2016 and was rolled out across all McDonald's Spain restaurants by 2017. Its customers include Zara, H&M, Kiabi, Dior, Burger King, KFC, Norauto, Arcos Dorados and Azadea, across Spain, Latin America and the Middle East. In November 2022 it closed its first round, a €1.5M seed, led by Angels (Juan Roig's investment company) with Arjen Heeres and AABAN.
Founded
2016
Founders
2
News
2
Rounds
1
Investors
3
SectorsWorkforce Management, Retail Tech, AI, SaaS
Start-up MapHR & Future of Work › Frontline workforce operations
Profile updated 24 Sep 2026
Founders
A
Alberto del Barrio
Co-founder & CEO
J
Javier Lafuente García
Co-founder & Chief Product Officer
Global models
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Investors 3
Funding rounds 1
News & media 2
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| 2024-06-20 |
2024 Retail Systems Awards winners announced ↗
Retail Systems
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| 2024-04-25 |
Orquest crowned the winner of the Retail Technology Show 2024 Innovation Awards ↗
Retail Connections
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