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Monday, September 28, 2026

HR technology, every morning — wired to the companies and people behind it.

Today's HR-tech landscape is marked by fresh funding and platform launches, as HiringCafe raises $6.8 million to deploy AI talent agents against the hidden job market, BoomerangHR secures $12.7 million despite a cooling investor appetite for talent acquisition, and Salary.com enters the talent management arena with its AI-native SalaryTalent platform. On the product and recognition front, Darwinbox claims a top-two global ranking for applied AI among HCM vendors in the 2026 Gartner Critical Capabilities report, while Dozuki debuts Forge AI for industrial workforce development and Serveo allies with Legion Technologies to modernize workforce management. Rounding out the day, Canada's immigration authorities have clarified employer eligibility and tightened restrictions on the Employer of Record model for LMIA applications, a timely compliance note for multinationals navigating cross-border hiring.

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talent acquisitionHR Tech Feed· 4:14 AM PDT

Investors Are Cold on Talent Acquisition Right Now. BoomerangHR Just Raised $12.7M Anyway

BoomerangHR has closed a $12.7M funding round in talent acquisition — a notable bet against the current investor sentiment cooling on the sector, according to WorkTech. The raise signals continued founder and backer conviction in recruiting tech even as broader TA investment appetite tightens.