Artisan Raises $25M Series A to Build Autonomous AI Sales Workforce
Artisan has secured a $25 million Series A round led by Glade Brook Capital to expand its AI-driven sales platform. Known for its bold slogan “Stop hiring humans,” Artisan offers A
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8 stories across 5 beats, Apr 14–20, 2025 — each wired to the companies it names.
Funding
3Chapel Hill-Based Well Secures $30M to Scale AI-Driven Health Engagement System
Well , an AI-driven health engagement company based in Chapel Hill, has raised $30 million in new funding, bringing its total to over $150 million. This round will accelerate the d
Tapcheck Secures $225M to Scale On-Demand Pay Platform Across U.S. Workforce
PLANO, Texas- Tapcheck , a leading on-demand pay provider, today announced it has raised $225 million in combined equity and debt financing. This latest funding includes a $25 mill
Acquisition
2Checkr Expands into Employment Verification with Acquisition of Truework
Checkr has announced its acquisition of Truework , a major player in income and employment verification. This strategic move allows Checkr to expand beyond background checks into t
Paychex Completes Acquisition of Paycor
Paychex has officially acquired Paycor in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. This strategic deal merges two HCM powerhouses and aims to create the indust
Earnings
1ManpowerGroup Q1 Revenue Falls to $4.1B, Net Income Down 86% Amid Restructuring
In Q1 2025, ManpowerGroup reported $4.1 billion in revenue, marking a 7% year-over-year decline (-5% in constant currency, -2% organic). Net income fell sharply to $5.6 million ($0
Product News
1Jobot Launches Jax 6.0 Featuring AI Fast Track
Jobot , the AI-powered recruiting and consulting firm, has unveiled Jax 6.0, the latest version of its proprietary recruiting platform designed to accelerate hiring and enhance can
Company News
1In2Dialog and Ixly Receive MIT R&D Grant to Advance AI in Recruitment
In2Dialog, a multi-award-winning startup transforming the recruitment process with AI-driven tools based in Utrecht, has been awarded a prestigious MIT R&D collaboration grant by t
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