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Factorial Acquires Berlin AI Startup Empion

Spanish HR scale-up Factorial has acquired Berlin-based AI startup Empion, a specialist in AI-powered talent assessments. The purchase price was not disclosed. Empion, founded in 2021, evaluates candidates on cultural fit, skills, and personality beyond keyword matching. Its customers include Deutsche Telekom, Procter & Gamble, Siemens Mobility, and the Volksbanken group. Empion had raised roughly $9 million, with Redstone among its backers, and previously acquired recruiting specialist Zalvus. Factorial, which recently raised $150 million at a $2.5 billion valuation led by General Catalyst, plans to integrate Empion's technology into its platform. The deal strengthens Factorial's presence in Germany, its most important European market, and positions it to compete more effectively with Personio. Existing Empion customers will see no immediate changes as the integration progresses.

• Factorial acquires Berlin-based AI startup Empion; purchase price not disclosed.
• Empion was founded in 2021 by Dr. Annika von Mutius and Dr. Larissa Leitner.
• Empion's AI evaluates candidates on cultural fit, skills, and personality.

WeKomply acquires Granite

VIA equity portfolio company WeKomply has acquired Granite, as announced on September 28, 2026.

VIA equity Student Event 2026

VIA equity announces its Student Event 2026, scheduled for September 10, 2026. Additionally, portfolio company WeKomply strengthens its position in Finland with the acquisition of Ilmoituskanava, and completes its third acquisition in one month with the acquisition of Argus.

VIA equity adds Fund VI to its fund lineup

VIA equity a/s now manages VIA equity Fund VI K/S, with 3% Danish family offices, 12.9% Danish financial investors, and 84.1% international financial investors.