Kombo
YC S22Berlin, DE · Founded 2022 · 20 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors
Kombo provides a unified API platform that integrates HRIS, ATS, LMS, and payroll systems, allowing B2B companies to offer hundreds of pre-built integrations to their customers without building custom connectors. The platform serves enterprise software companies in the future-of-work space with deep integrations, data synchronization, and compliance management.
Also known as Scopas · Scopas Technologies GmbH
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)
Kombo was founded in 2022 by Alexander Kübel, Aike Hillbrands, and Fabian Rothfuß.
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Alexander KübelinCo-Founder & CEOAlexander Kübel is the founder of Kombo, which provides a unified API platform integrating HRIS, ATS, LMS, and payroll systems for B2B software companies.
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Fabian RothfußinCo-Founder & COO
Investors · 4
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AFeb 2026 · 2 sources
Volition Capital (lead)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kombo do?
- Kombo provides a unified API platform that integrates HRIS, ATS, LMS, and payroll systems, allowing B2B companies to offer hundreds of pre-built integrations to their customers without building custom connectors. The platform serves enterprise software companies in the future-of-work space with deep integrations, data synchronization, and compliance management.
- Who founded Kombo?
- Kombo was founded by Alexander Kübel, Aike Hillbrands, Fabian Rothfuß in 2022.
- Who are Kombo's investors?
- Kombo's investors include Acadian Ventures Management, Llc, Volition Capital, Y Combinator, 468 Capital.
- Where is Kombo headquartered?
- Kombo is headquartered in Berlin, DE.