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Selerix , a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration solutions, has acquired The Benefits eXpert® ( TBX® ), a technology company specializing in employee benefits education and enrollment. The acquisition aims to create a com
Venture CapitalPhenom Acquires EDGE to Enhance Workforce Intelligence for Professional Services, IT Services, and Global Capability Centers
Phenom , an AI-driven HR technology leader, has acquired EDGE , a top resource management and talent mobility platform. This move enhances Phenom’s Intelligent Talent Experience platform with advanced resource planning capabilities, caterin
Venture CapitalConversational AI Leader Paradox Acquires People Analytics Platform Eqtble to Advance AI Vision
Paradox , a leader in conversational AI for talent acquisition, has acquired people analytics platform Eqtble . The acquisition aims to enhance AI-driven hiring intelligence by integrating Eqtble's expertise in workforce analytics with Para
Venture CapitalASGN Incorporated to Acquire TopBloc, A Preferred Workday Services Partner
ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN), a leading IT services provider, has announced its acquisition of TopBloc, a high-growth Workday consultancy, for $340 million in cash and equity. This move positions ASGN as a key player in the expanding Work
Venture CapitalWorkwell Group Expands North American Presence with Acquisition of Eastridge Workforce Management
Workwell Group , a global leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) and Employer of Record (EOR) services, has acquired Eastridge Workforce Management (EWM) from Eastridge Workforce Solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens Workwell’
Venture CapitalDeel Secures New Investors in $300M Secondary Share Sale, Achieves $800M Run-Rate
Deel , a global leader in payroll and HR technology, announced that new anchor investors, including General Catalyst and a sovereign fund, have acquired $300 million in secondary shares from early investors. This is not new funding but a se
Venture CapitalSquarePeg Raises $3.5M to Revolutionize AI-Driven Recruiting for Lean HR Teams
SquarePeg has raised a $3.5 million seed round led by Next Frontier Capital, with participation from Acadian Ventures, Bread & Butter Ventures, and Silicon Road Ventures, to refine its AI-driven candidate evaluation platform. Designed for m
Venture CapitalADP acquires Procesamiento Externo de Información, S.C. (PEI) in Mexico
ADP (Nasdaq: ADP) has acquired Procesamiento Externo de Información, S.C. ( PEI ), a Mexico-based payroll solutions provider. This acquisition strengthens ADP’s global presence in Latin America by integrating PEI’s domestic expertise with A
Venture CapitalFinal Round AI Secures $6.88M in Oversubscribed Seed Funding to Transform the Job Search Journey
Final Round AI has raised an oversubscribed $6.88 million seed funding round, led by Uncork Capital and supported by investors like HF0, Linear Capital, and Sky9 Capital. The company is redefining job searches with its Interview Copilot ,
Venture Capital15Five Acquires Kona, the AI-Powered Manager Effectiveness Coach for Remote Managers
15Five , a performance management platform, has acquired Kona, an AI-powered manager coaching tool designed for remote work environments. The acquisition strengthens 15Five's position as a leader in addressing manager skill gaps and improvi
Venture CapitalTeal Announces Series A Funding to Expand its AI-Powered Careers Platform, Bringing Total Financing Raised to $19 Million
Teal , an AI-powered career platform, has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding, bringing its total financing to $19 million. The funds will support global scaling and product development, including new AI-driven tools such as an AI Inter
Venture CapitalWorkera Announces Strategic Investment from Accenture
Workera has announced a strategic investment and collaboration with Accenture, integrating Workera's AI-powered skills intelligence platform into Accenture's LearnVantage. This partnership aims to advance the adoption of skills-first strate
Venture CapitalBelfry Raises $12 Million Series A to Accelerate Innovation and Growth
Belfry Software , a platform designed for physical security providers, announced it has raised $12 million in Series A funding, led by Base10 Partners, with contributions from Bienville Capital and Aglaé Ventures. The funding increases Belf
Venture CapitalServiceNow accelerates agentic AI roadmap with acquisition of AI native conversation data analysis platform Cuein
ServiceNow announced its acquisition of Cuein, an AI conversation data analysis leader, to enhance its platform's capabilities in transforming customer interactions into actionable insights. This move accelerates ServiceNow's agentic AI ro
Venture CapitalCanada-Based Borderless AI Secures $5M Seed Extension, Raising Total Funding to $32M for HR Tech Innovation
Borderless AI has introduced HRGPT, a transformative AI-powered search engine designed specifically for HR teams and employees. HRGPT enables real-time retrieval of internal HR data and external HR regulations while providing transparency t
Venture CapitalCoram AI Raises $13.8 Million in Series A Funding to Bring AI to Video Security, Boosting Workplace Safety and Efficiency
Coram AI, a cutting-edge leader in AI-native video security, has secured $13.8 million in Series A funding to revolutionize workplace safety and operational efficiency. With technology leveraging advanced vision and language models, Coram’s
Venture CapitalMaki Secures $28.6M to Revolutionize Talent Acquisition with Conversational AI
Maki , a leader in conversational AI for HR, has secured $28.6 million in Series A funding to redefine how organizations approach talent acquisition. With rapid growth in 2024 and large-scale partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, Maki’s
Venture CapitalEmployment Hero acquires Canadian employment platform Humi in $100M+ global expansion move
Employment Hero, a global leader in employment solutions, has announced the acquisition of Humi, a Canadian employment platform, in a deal worth over CAD $100 million. This strategic move strengthens Employment Hero’s global expansion while
Venture CapitalHolly Secures $2.2M to Solve Million-Job Vacancy Crisis in Government Workforce
Holly, an AI-powered GovTech platform, has secured $2.2 million in pre-seed funding to address the million-job vacancy crisis in the government workforce. By modernizing outdated hiring systems, Holly accelerates recruitment for 24 million
Venture CapitalHR Path Acquires IntSys Solutions, Strengthening Its Workday Expertise and Expanding Presence in Northern Ireland
HR Path , a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, has strategically acquired Northern Ireland-based IntSys Solutions, renowned for its Workday expertise and innovative HR services. This acquisition enhances HR Path's Workday ca
Venture CapitalFrontier Direct Care Announces Initial Closing of its $20 Million Series B Financing
Frontier Direct Care , a Texas-based innovator in employer-sponsored healthcare, has secured $20 million in Series B funding led by Mehshah Capital. This funding will propel the company's mission to transform healthcare by improving accessi
Venture CapitalRoboForce raises $10M to deploy mobile manipulators
RoboForce, a leading AI Robotics startup, has secured $10M in early-stage funding to revolutionize industrial labor through advanced robotic workforce solutions. Targeting industries like solar, space, and mining, RoboForce's AI-powered "Ro
Venture CapitalOnPay Secures $100M+ in Funding to Transform SMB Payroll and HR Solutions
OnPay , a leading provider of payroll, HR, and benefits solutions for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), has raised over $100 million in funding. This includes a $63 million Series B round led by Carrick Capital Partners and a debt faci
Venture CapitalPaychex Acquires Paycor HCM for $4.1 Billion: A Game-Changer in HR Technology
Paychex, Inc. has agreed to acquire Paycor HCM, Inc. in a $4.1 billion all-cash transaction, marking a significant milestone in the HCM software industry. Apax Partners, Paycor's majority stakeholder since 2018, has been instrumental in dri
Venture CapitalInvst Acquires NS Capital, Revolutionizing Retirement Solutions for Businesses
Invst , a leading investment advisory firm, has acquired NS Capital to establish the Invst Unity Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). This strategic move revolutionizes retirement solutions for businesses, addressing challenges like fiduciary liabil
Venture CapitalPayfare Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Fiserv
Payfare Inc., a global leader in Earned Wage Access (EWA) and digital banking for workforces, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fiserv, Inc., a leading financial services technology provider. The all-cash deal values
Venture CapitalTenor Announces $5.4M Seed Funding to Scale AI for Leadership Development
Tenor , a new player in the HR technology landscape, has emerged from stealth mode with $5.4 million in seed funding led by Base10 Partners. Focused on revolutionizing leadership development, Tenor leverages AI-driven simulations to enhance
Venture CapitalDeel Acquires Assemble: A New Era in Global Compensation Management
Deel’s acquisition of Assemble marks a significant advancement in global workforce management. By integrating Assemble’s robust compensation management tools into Deel’s platform, businesses can now access a seamless, data-driven solution f
Venture CapitalAI Leader Grammarly to Acquire Coda, Bring on New CEO
Grammarly , a leader in AI communication tools, announced its acquisition of productivity platform Coda . This move aligns with Grammarly’s vision to evolve into a comprehensive AI productivity platform, integrating Coda's flexible tools an
Venture CapitalTwill Raises $1.4M to Redefine Tech Hiring Through Expert-Driven Recommendations
Twill , a next-generation talent platform, has secured $1.4M in pre-seed funding led by Bloomberg Beta to revolutionize technical hiring. By utilizing peer recommendations and a community of vetted tech professionals, Twill ensures companie
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