“Can a Dutch workforce management app become the default operating system for Europe's deskless, shift-based businesses?”
Shiftbase started in 2011 as a Dutch workforce management tool for shift-based businesses (hospitality, retail, healthcare). It has stayed focused on scheduling, time tracking, and absence management — with payroll as an integration surface, not an in-house money-movement product. The Fortino Capital partnership in 2026 signals a shift toward European scale-up, and the product roadmap now emphasizes AI forecasting and auto-scheduling.
Shiftbase integrates with Exact Online, AFAS and Datev.
Shiftbase was founded by Jurrien Strobel and Kars Frijters and is founded in 2011, headquartered in Zoetermeer, Netherlands (with UK office in Edinburgh).
Shiftbase has raised undisclosed in total (latest round: Strategic partnership with Fortino Capital (2026); valuation: undisclosed).
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