Holded is a Spanish technology company that develops cloud-based business management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP), for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), self-employed professionals, and accounting firms.[1] Its platform allows the centralization of operations such as invoicing, accounting, inventory, human resources, and project management in a single digital environment.[1][2] The company is headquartered in Barcelona and was founded in 2016 by Javier Fondevila and Bernat Ripoll.[1][3][4]
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| Genre | Business software provider |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 in Barcelona, Spain |
| Founders | Javier Fondevila, Bernat Ripoll |
| Fate | Acquired by Visma |
| Headquarters | , Spain  |
| Parent | Visma |
| Website | www |
Holded was acquired by the Norwegian software group Visma in 2021 in a deal reported in the media at about €120 million.[1][5][6]
History
editHolded was founded in Barcelona in 2016 by Javier Fondevila and Bernat Ripoll.[1][3][4] In mid-2016, Holded joined the SeedRocket accelerator program and obtained €239,000 in initial funding, officially launching in September 2016.[7] El País reported that the founders connected through Facebook and began developing Holded as a subscription-based cloud management tool aimed at SMEs and freelancers in Spain.[1]
In January 2018, Holded raised €1.3 million in a funding round led by Nauta Capital and 4Founders Capita, with participation from other investors.[8][9][10] In April 2019, Holded raised an additional €6 million in a Series A funding round led by Lakestar.[11] In February 2021, a Series B funding round worth €15 million was carried out, led by Elaia Partners, with participation from Lakestar, Nauta Capital and SeedRocket, among others.[12][13][14][15] At that time, Holded had raised approximately €22 million in total funding.[14]
In June 2021, Holded was acquired by the Norwegian software group Visma, and Visma stated that Holded would join the Visma group while continuing to focus on the Spanish SMB market.[4][16][17][3] Media outlets reported the purchase price as about €120 million.[2][6][5]
Operations
editHolded is headquartered in Barcelona and primarily provides services in Spain. In the early 2020s, it began expanding into other European countries.[14][18]
El País reported that Holded had more than 80,000 customers and a workforce of more than 100 people around the time of its acquisition by Visma in 2021.[1] Visma’s acquisition story for Holded reported that the company had about 150 employees and served more than 80,000 companies in Spain, and it cited 2021 revenue of €7.4 million.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Holded, la tecnológica vendida por 120 millones surgida de un mensaje en Facebook entre dos desconocidos". El País. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Visma moves into the Spanish SMB market by acquiring cloud ERP software company Holded". Visma. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Holded (acquisition story)". Visma. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 García, Jorge G. (June 28, 2021). "Holded, la tecnológica vendida por 120 millones surgida de un mensaje en Facebook entre dos desconocidos". El País.
- 1 2 "Holded now held by Visma for more than €120 million". Tech.eu. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- 1 2 "€120 million deal: Barcelona-based ERP & accounting platform Holded just got acquired by Oslo-based Visma Group". EU-Startups. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ "Cómo dos desconocidos en Facebook lanzaron Holded, el software de la pymes". Crónica Global. December 19, 2019.
- ↑ "Holded, the management software for SMEs, closes an investment round of €1.6M with Nauta Capital". Nauta Capital. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ↑ "Spain-based Holded secured $1.6m round led by Nauta". FinTech Global. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ↑ "Invierte 1,3 millones en el software de pymes Holded". La Vanguardia. February 22, 2018.
- ↑ O'Hear, Steve (April 24, 2019). "Holded, the 'business operating system' for SMEs, gets €6M in Series A funding led by Lakestar".
- ↑ "Holded, an 'ERP for small businesses', raised €15M from Elaia, Lakestar, Nauta and SeedRocket". TechCrunch. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ↑ "Holded raises €15M to disrupt the ERP category for small businesses (press release)" (PDF). Elaia. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 Jiménez, Marimar (February 2, 2021). "La 'startup' española Holded capta 15 millones y abre oficina en Francia". Cinco Días.
- ↑ "Holded consigue 15 millones para impulsar su software empresarial". La Vanguardia. February 2, 2021.
- ↑ B, María Jesús Labarca (February 3, 2022). "Holded sube la apuesta por el mercado español tras su venta al gigante Visma". La información.
- ↑ Alfaro, Paula Solanas (June 17, 2021). "La noruega Visma compra el software català Holded en una operació multimilionària". Ara.cat.
- ↑ "Bernat Ripoll y Javi Fondevila "París nos ayudará a captar talento"". May 17, 2021.