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Quinyx
[edit]| Industry | Worforce management software |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Erik Fjellborg |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Website | https://www.quinyx.com/en-gb/ |
Quinyx is a software company specialising in AI-powered workforce management (WFM) solutions.[1][2] Founded by Erik Fjellborg, the company provides cloud-based tools for scheduling, time reporting and employee engagement, primarily serving frontline industries such as retail, hospitality, logistics, facility management and healthcare.[2][3][4]The platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate scheduling and align workforce operations with business objectives, aiming to improve efficiency, cut costs, and employee engagement.[5]
History
[edit]Quinyx was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, after Erik Fjellborg, then high school student and part-time employee at McDonald's, identified inefficiencies in manual shift scheduling.[6][7] He developed a web-based solution to streamline workforce planning, which McDonald's adopted as Quinyx’s first customer.
The company quickly expanded across Europe and later into the United States, establishing offices in the UK, Germany, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Boston, USA. The company has now powered workforce operations in over 50 countries, for brands such as McDonald's, Starbucks, Burger King, Swarovski, Boots, HMV, WHSmith and Odeon Cinemas Group.[2][3][8][9]
2005
[edit]Quinyx was founded in 2005 by Erik Fjellborg after identifying inefficiencies in shift scheduling while working at McDonald’s.[3] He developed a web-based solution that became Quinyx’s first product. McDonald’s adopted the system, becoming Quinyx’s first customer.[7]
2009
[edit]New Quinyx offices were opened in Denmark. Quinyx launched a new module, Forecast, helping customers optimise their workforce.[7]
2011
[edit]Quinyx launched a mobile app for IOS and Android. The Quinyx Task Management module was launched for customers allowing control over data processing and digital self-monitoring.[7]
2014
[edit]In 2014, Quinyx expanded into the United Kingdom and secured a $14 million investment from Alfvén & Didrikson.[10][11][12]
2019
[edit]Quinyx continued international expansion by opening it's first US office in Boston.[13] Quinyx Engagement is launched. The module is an add-on to Quinyx and includes the ability for businesses to quickly survey their workforce and give their employees the ability to recognize and reward their peers with virtual badges.[7]
2020
[edit]Quinyx acquired Widget Brain, a pioneer in AI-driven scheduling, in 2020. The acquisition enhanced Quinyx’s capabilities in predictive labour optimisation and reinforced its position as a leader in intelligent workforce management.[14][15]
2022
[edit]In 2022, Quinyx acquired the task management platform Concrete and launched Advanced Analytics.[16][17][18] These developments provided employers with deeper insights into workforce performance and enabled more data-driven decision-making.[7]
2025
[edit]To commemorate its 20th anniversary in 2025, Quinyx introduced Ava, an AI assistant designed for smarter scheduling, and Employee Hub, a centralized platform for team communication, task management, and updates. These innovations marked a new era in frontline workforce engagement.[8]
Awards
[edit]Quinyx has been recognised with the following awards:
- Top Innovator on the Acadian Ventures Future of Work 100 list in 2024.[19]
- Recognised in the Gartner Market Guide for Workforce Management applications 2021.[20]
- Named to G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards on the top HR Products list.[21]
- Number 16 in TechRound SaaS66 2025.[2]
- Highly commended for the Business Culture Technology Award 2017.[22]
- Tech Tour's growth 50 list 2019.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ Magazine, Q. S. R. (2021-11-30). "AI-Powered Quinyx Raises $50 Million". QSR Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ a b c d Team, TechRound (2025-10-01). "16. Quinyx". TechRound. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ a b c O'Hear, Steve (2019-01-15). "Workforce management solution Quinyx raises further $25M". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ Inc, Gartner. "Quinyx Reviews, Ratings & Features 2025 | Gartner Peer Insights". Gartner. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "Quinyx: AI Workforce Management Platform". 2024-04-01. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ Pimentel, Benjamin. "The CEO of Quinyx went from flipping burgers at McDonald's in Sweden to landing McDonald's as a customer — here's the pitch deck he used to raise $40 million". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ a b c d e f "Quinyx, the market leader in SaaS Workforce Management". www.quinyx.com. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ a b "From Burgers to Breakthroughs: Quinyx Marks 20 Years of Reinventing Frontline Workforce Management". The convergence of tech and brands. 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ "Quinyx - Retail Gazette Awards". awards.retailgazette.co.uk. 2022-09-06. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ Dorbian, Iris (2014-08-15). "Alfvén & Didrikson backs Quinyx". Venture Capital Journal. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ "Quinyx pitch deck to raise $40m series-b". 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ O'Hear, Steve (2014-08-15). "Alfvén & Didrikson Invests In Cloud-Based Workforce Management Software Quinyx". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ "Swedish workforce management software firm sets up Boston hub". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ New, Nicole (2020-10-22). "WFM technology provider Widget Brain has been acquired by Quinx". aijourn.com. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ "Tech roundup – Quinyx acquires Widget Brain, Gradfuel secures funding". Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ "Spotlight on: workforce management technology". The Caterer. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ Russell, Jayne (2022-04-14). "Quinyx acquires UK-headquartered task management and employee engagement platform, Concrete". Business Mondays. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ Magazine, Q. S. R. (2022-04-20). "Quinyx Completes Acquisition of Concrete". QSR Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ "Future of Work 2024: Acadian Ventures". www.acadianventures.com. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ Magazine, Q. S. R. (2021-08-31). "Workforce Management Solution Quinyx Recognized in Gartner Market Guide". QSR Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ "Quinyx Earns Spot on G2's 2022 Best Software Awards for Its AI-powered Workforce Management Platform". AP NEWS. 2022-02-09. Archived from the original on 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ "Winners 2017". Business Culture Awards. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ^ "Quinyx recognised as Europe's 50 Leading Super-Scale Ups". www.quinyx.com. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
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