Imperia, a Valencia-based SaaS platform founded in 2019, has successfully raised over €10 million in a Series A funding round to bolster its international operations.

The funding round was co-led by Burda Principal Investments and Samaipata, with additional participation from Acurio Ventures and Draper B1.

Imperia was established by Álvaro Bernabé, Sergio Alemany, and José Tomás Carrascoso, with the goal of providing accessible digitalization tools for supply chain management.

Currently, the company employs over 60 individuals and is focused on scaling its international team across various functions.

The platform offers solutions for demand planning, purchasing, and production, aimed at enhancing speed, accuracy, and ease of adoption for businesses of all sizes.

The new funding will be directed towards investing in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to improve predictive capabilities, enabling clients to manage costs and risks more effectively.

Imperia leverages AI and advanced data analytics to deliver scalable solutions that address challenges in Industry 4.0, promoting digitalization and automation.

Notable clients of Imperia include ArmRest, Noel Alimentaria, Siemens Energy, and Faes Farma, showcasing the platform's influence in improving operational efficiency.

With the new funding, Imperia plans to expand its presence in Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, Italy, and France, through local team building and strategic partnerships.

Luis Garay, a Partner at Samaipata, highlighted the effective execution by Imperia's team and its strong product-market fit in Europe, marking this funding round as a pivotal moment for the company's international expansion.

Christian Teichmann, CEO of Burda Principal Investments, commended Imperia's adaptability and the value it provides at various stages of supply chain maturity, reflecting the company's disciplined growth.