Personio

Personio is the intelligent HR platform and the market leader in Germany, recognised as one of Europe's leading HR systems for SMEs and scaling businesses. Headquartered in Munich, Personio empowers organisations to simplify, automate, and optimise HR processes, including payroll, recruiting, onboarding, absence management, and employee data administration.

Personio

Company type	Private
Industry	Software
Founded	2015
Founders	Hanno Renner, Jonas Rieke, Roman Schumacher, Arseniy Vershinin
Headquarters	Munich, Germany
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Hanno Renner (CEO)
Products	HR management software
Website	personio.com

As of 2025, Personio serves over 15,000 customers, primarily organisations with 50 to 5,000 employees across Europe and beyond. With its cloud-based software and rapid growth, Personio has established itself as one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS providers in the HR technology sector and remains one of Europe's first and most valuable unicorns.

Company Overview

Type	Private
Industry	Software (HR Technology, SaaS)
Founded	2015
Founders	Hanno Renner, Jonas Rieke, Roman Schumacher, Arseniy Vershinin
Head Office	Munich, Germany
Areas Served	Europe and worldwide
Key People	Hanno Renner (CEO)
Employees	~1,800 (2025)
Offices	Munich, Berlin, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Dublin, Amsterdam
Products	HR management software (cloud-based)

Products and services

Personio’s cloud-based HR management suite includes:

• Core HR: Employee data, document management, and workflows
• Payroll: Automated payroll processing and compliance
• Recruiting: Applicant tracking, onboarding, and talent management
• Time & Attendance: Absence tracking, leave management, and scheduling
• Integrations: API and marketplace for connecting Personio to other business apps

History

Personio was founded in 2015 by Hanno Renner, Ignaz Forstmeier, Roman Schumacher and Arseniy Vershinin, alumni of the Technical University of Munich. The company emerged from a program of the Center for Digital Technology and Management. The company initially targeted startups and SMEs, quickly addressing a market gap for efficient, scalable HR solutions in Europe. Personio's software is provided for a subscription payment and can simplify or completely automate processes in the area of human resource management and payroll.

The subscription-based platform enables HR teams to automate core processes, improve compliance, and enhance employee experience. Personio integrates with other business tools, supporting digital transformation for modern workplaces.

Major investments include:

• October 2021: $230 million funding round led by Greenoaks Capital Partners, Altimeter, and Alkeon Capital.
• June 2022: Series E funding of $250 million, accelerating international expansion and product development.

Products and services

Personio’s cloud-based HR management suite includes:

• Core HR: Employee data, document management, and workflows
• Payroll: Automated payroll processing and compliance
• Recruiting: Applicant tracking, onboarding, and talent management
• Time & Attendance: Absence tracking, leave management, and scheduling
• Integrations: API and marketplace for connecting Personio to other business apps

References

• "Personio nabs $200M at a $8.5B valuation as its HR for small businesses hits the big time". TechCrunch, 21 June 2022
• "Leading HR SaaS company Personio picks up €190 million for its software powering people processes". EU Startups, 22 June 2022