Burda Principal Investments backs Imperia in Series A to drive European Expansion
Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is excited to announce our investment in Imperia, a fast-growing supply chain management (SCM) software provider, based in Valencia.
This marks our first investment in Spain, a market that we have been closely following and where we see immense potential for the next wave of VC-backed founders and ideas. It also aligns with our global strategy of investing in scalable, tech-driven solutions that modernise traditional industries – with supply chain management being a key area for transformation.
“Imperia’s ability to adapt to the evolving needs of businesses and deliver increasing value at every stage of their supply chain maturity truly sets them apart in the SCM SaaS market”, says Christian Teichmann, CEO of Burda Principal Investments. “We see tremendous potential in its European expansion and role as a category leader in the SCM SaaS market.”
Driving the Future of Supply Chain Management in Europe
Imperia offers a modular SaaS platform that enables businesses of all sizes to optimise their demand forecasting, procurement, and production planning. In an era of rising costs and supply chain volatility, Imperia helps companies replace outdated manual processes with fully digital, AI-powered workflows, driving efficiency and resilience. Companies like Almond Laboratories have increased their service level from 90% to 99% by using Imperia.
“Customer feedback on Imperia has been outstanding – users consistently highlight how seamlessly it integrates into operations and the measurable ROI it delivers. Its modular design makes it highly scalable, serving fast-growing SMEs as well as global enterprises like ArmRest, Noel Alimentaria, Siemens Energy, and Faes Farma. Supply chain management remains one of the frontiers for digitalisation and AI transformation, and Imperia is building the category-defining platform to bring agility, intelligence, and resilience to the space”, says Alejandra Otero Arenzana, Investment Manager at BPI.
Strong Backing for the Next Growth Phase
Less than a year after its Seed round, Imperia has already achieved significant traction, closing flagship accounts and with over 20% of its revenue now coming from international markets. This rapid growth underscores the platform’s scalability and strong demand beyond Spain.
The Series A round saw continued support from existing investors Samaipata, Acurio Ventures, and Draper B1, who doubled down on their commitment to Imperia.
“The support from Burda Principal Investments and our existing investors is a testament to the confidence in our vision and the impact of our solutions,” added Álvaro Bernabé, CEO and Co-founder of Imperia. “With this fresh capital, we’re ready to accelerate our international growth and establish Imperia as a leading force in European supply chain management.”
Fuelling Growth Through AI and European Expansion
The latest funding will enable Imperia to continue investing in Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics, enhancing its predictive capabilities to help clients optimise costs and manage risks more effectively. It will also strengthen its presence as a leader in Europe, with plans to expand into the UK, Italy, and France by building local teams and establishing strategic partnerships. Additionally, they will scale its international team across sales, marketing, product, and operations.
At Burda Principal Investments, we’re excited to support Imperia’s journey in shaping the future of supply chain management.
Read more about Imperia here.