Orquest

Orquest

AI-driven workforce scheduling for retail

Overview

Orquest provides workforce management scheduling software for retail and quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains. It uses self-made AI and advanced analytics to forecast demand and optimize staff schedules so that staffing aligns with customer traffic. The product operates by running algorithms (optimization and predictive models) that determine how many employees are needed at different times and assign shifts while complying with local regulations. This helps retailers like Inditex, Douglas, and McDonald’s increase sales and improve service, while saving store manager time—potentially boosting conversion rates. Orquest differentiates itself with in-house AI, high-accuracy demand forecasts (deviations under 3%), and compliance-focused planning that adapts to complex regulatory environments across global markets. The company’s goal is to help businesses run better-stated staffing plans that maximize sales and customer satisfaction across many countries and thousands of stores.

About Orquest

Simplify's Rating
Why Orquest is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.6M

Headquarters

Madrid, Spain

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Orquest’s site was updated November 2025, signaling active product and marketing investment.
  • NRF 2026 exhibitor status gives access to enterprise retail buyers and partners.
  • Open roles for enterprise sales and presales suggest expansion into new accounts and regions.

What critics are saying

  • Orquest raised only 1.5 million euros in seed funding, limiting scale.
  • LinkedIn shows heavy hiring in 2026, signaling execution pressure and likely cash burn.
  • Workforce scheduling is crowded; UKG, Deputy, and Legion target the same buyers.

What makes Orquest unique

  • Orquest sells AI scheduling built for retail and QSR labor-rule complexity.
  • Its product combines demand forecasting, staffing calculation, and auto-scheduling in one workflow.
  • Current listings show Madrid HQ and international retail focus, including LATAM hiring.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.6M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$1.6M
Orquest
$2M
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$2.3M
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$3M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↓ -1%

2 year growth

↓ -1%

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