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Holded is a technology company.
Holded delivers a comprehensive cloud-based ERP solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Its core product integrates essential functions like invoicing, accounting, inventory, CRM, and project management into a single, intuitive platform. The software automates administrative tasks, enabling businesses to streamline operations and continuously adapts to diverse user needs.
Javier Fondevila and Bernat Ripoll founded Holded in 2016, identifying a critical gap where small businesses struggled with fragmented tools and complex software. Their founding insight was the necessity for a unified, user-friendly management system designed for SMEs, prompting the creation of their accessible cloud platform.
Serving small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs, the platform simplifies and centralizes business operations. Holded’s mission is to empower these businesses through an intuitive, adaptive cloud-based ERP. The company envisions SMBs effortlessly managing all operational aspects from one central hub, promoting efficiency and sustained growth.
Holded has raised $26.6M across 3 funding rounds.
Holded has raised $26.6M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Holded has raised $26.6M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Holded's investors include Elaia Partners, Atomico, Lakestar, LifeX Ventures, Nauta Capital, NFX, Notion Capital, SeedRocket, 4Founders Capital.
Holded is a cloud-based ERP and business management platform designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), freelancers, and businesses in sectors like retail, services, e-commerce, transportation, hospitality, and IT.[1][5][6][7] It builds an all-in-one solution integrating invoicing, accounting, inventory management, CRM, project management, HR, and POS to centralize operations, automate workflows, reduce errors, and save time without requiring installations.[1][2][3][4][6] Serving SMEs and freelancers who struggle with fragmented tools, Holded solves manual process inefficiencies by providing real-time data, intuitive interfaces, and automation—such as bank reconciliation, recurring billing, and tax compliance—starting at €7.50/month, with strong growth in adoption for its scalability and ease of use.[1][3][5][7]
Holded emerged as a response to the need for simplified, integrated management tools for SMEs, though specific founding details like year or founders are not detailed in available sources; it positions itself as a modern ERP innovator focused on automation from inception.[1][6][7] The idea likely stemmed from observing SMEs' pain points with disjointed software for invoicing, accounting, and inventory, leading to a platform that consolidates these into a single, cloud-accessible hub.[2][4] Early traction came through features like automated invoicing and real-time reporting, gaining momentum among European businesses, particularly in Spain with tax filing integrations, and expanding via user-friendly onboarding and live chat support.[1][3][6]
Holded stands out in the crowded ERP space through these key strengths:
Holded rides the wave of SaaS ERP democratization, where SMEs increasingly demand affordable, cloud-native tools amid digital transformation pressures post-pandemic.[5][7] Timing aligns with remote work and e-commerce booms, as market forces like rising operational costs and compliance needs (e.g., electronic invoicing mandates in Europe) favor all-in-one platforms over legacy systems.[1][6] It influences the ecosystem by empowering non-tech-savvy businesses in underserved sectors like hospitality and automotive to optimize cash flow and inventory, reducing reliance on multiple vendors and promoting data-driven decisions.[2][3][5]
Holded is poised for expansion by deepening AI-driven automations, global tax compliance, and industry-specific modules amid growing SME digitization. Trends like embedded finance and no-code integrations will shape its path, potentially boosting user base through partnerships. Its influence may evolve from a European invoicing leader to a global ERP contender, solidifying its role as the intuitive backbone for agile businesses—streamlining management so teams focus on growth, just as its all-in-one design promises.[4][6][7]
Holded has raised $26.6M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $18.0M Series B in February 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2021 | $18.0M Series B | Elaia Partners | Atomico, Lakestar, LifeX Ventures, Nauta Capital, NFX, Notion Capital, SeedRocket |
| Apr 1, 2019 | $7.0M Series A | Lakestar | Atomico, Notion Capital, 4Founders Capital, Nauta Capital |
| Feb 26, 2018 | $1.6M Other Equity | Nauta Capital |