The Penbrothers Story

From a single office in Makati to teams supporting global companies, our journey has always been about creating meaningful careers for Filipinos and helping businesses grow with care, integrity, and purpose.

Life at Penbrothers

A glimpse into the people, culture, and values that make Penbrothers what it is today.

From Humble Beginnings to Lasting Impact

In 2014, we opened our doors with one office and a few employees. Today, Penbrothers is home to thousands of professionals building their future with us.

2014

The beginning

Opened our first office in Makati with ~50 seats. Signed our first client, grew to 15+ employees, and quickly reached full occupancy.

2015-2016

Early Growth

Expanded into additional office spaces in Makati, passing 100 seats. Opened our first large office (1,200 sqm, 200+ seats), secured seed financing, and signed our first anchor clients.

2017-2020

Scaling and resilience

Grew past 100 employees and opened a second large office (4,300 sqm). Signed Hopper, a major global client, fueling growth to 500+ employees and 1,000 seats. Joined the 500 Startups Program in Singapore. Pivoted to remote work during COVID, enabling nationwide hiring and surpassing 400 employees.

2021-2022

Remote-first and leadership transition

Closed most physical offices, invested in remote-first systems, and launched new employee support programs. Grew to 1,300+ employees. Nicolas Bivero became full-time CEO, guiding the company’s next chapter.

2023-2025

Expanding impact

Surpassed 50, then 100 clients, supported by expanded services. By 2025, Penbrothers powers 150+ global clients and thousands of Filipino careers across multiple industries.

“Our core values guide us in our work and unite us in our shared vision. It’s not only the results that count, but also the way we do business, forge relationships, and the impact we make on the world.”

Nicolas Bivero

Co-Founder and CEO, Penbrothers

“It all boils down to people. We are obsessed with our employees. It starts by working together with the client to make sure we find the right people, and then work in symbiosis with clients and employees alike to make sure productivity, happiness at work, and growth is at the core of everything.”