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Tide , a UK-based business financial platform, has acquired Onfolk , an HMRC-recognized payroll solution for SMEs, announced on October 18, 2024. Onfolk specializes in integrating accounting, pensions, and people systems, making payroll man
Venture CapitalMPAY Expands with Web Payroll Acquisition: A Game-Changer for Texas Businesses
MPAY, a leader in payroll and human capital management solutions, completed its acquisition of Web Payroll & Tax Solutions. This move is part of MPAY’s ongoing strategic expansion, following two earlier acquisitions in 2024. Web Payroll, kn
Venture CapitalBullhorn Ventures Invests in Staffing Referrals to Automate and Scale Agencies' Referral Programs
Bullhorn Ventures has announced its investment in Staffing Referrals, the top automated referral management (ARM) platform, on October 17, 2024. The partnership aims to help staffing agencies reduce reliance on job boards and improve the qu
Venture CapitalADP Acquires WorkForce Software
ADP , a leader in human capital management solutions, has announced its acquisition of WorkForce Software, a company specializing in workforce management for large global enterprises. This strategic move enhances ADP's global workforce mana
Venture CapitalZeal Raises $15M to Revolutionize Payroll for the Gig and Modern Workforce
Zeal , a leading payroll platform for modern workforces, has secured $15 million in a Series B funding round led by Portage, with contributions from Spark Capital and Commerce Ventures. This funding will drive innovations in payroll automat
Venture CapitalWorkBuzz Acquisition of Agenda Consulting Signals Next Phase of U.S. Growth Plans
WorkBuzz, a leading employee engagement company focused on deskless and frontline workers, has acquired Agenda Consulting, a consultancy specializing in engagement for global not-for-profit (NFP) organizations. This acquisition supports Wor
Venture CapitalHR Path Acquires IN-RGY, Expanding Global Reach and Strengthening Canadian Market Presence
HR Path, a global HR consulting leader, has acquired IN-RGY, a Canadian HR digital transformation firm. This acquisition strengthens HR Path's presence in the Canadian market and aligns with their global expansion strategy, supported by a r
Venture CapitalGuild Announces Acquisition of Nomadic, a Leading Capability Academy; Introduces Guild Talent Advantage
Guild has announced its acquisition of Nomadic Learning , a capability academy company, to launch Guild Academy, a product that integrates education, skilling, and AI-driven insights into a comprehensive platform. The new Guild Talent Adv
Venture CapitalCareerminds Acquires Progression To Enhance AI-Driven Career Development Solutions
Careerminds , a global provider of outplacement and career development services, has acquired Progression , a UK-based SaaS company specializing in AI-powered career framework solutions. Progression's platform helps organizations build scal
Product NewsThe Best Answer, Inc. Acquires Lluna, Inc., Expanding Its AI-Powered Culture Success Platform
The Best Answer, Inc. (TBA), a leader in AI-powered culture success solutions, has acquired Lluna, Inc., a Philadelphia-based platform dedicated to building equitable workplace cultures. The acquisition aligns with TBA's mission to support
Venture CapitalOutSolve Expands Compliance Offerings with Strategic Acquisition of Labor Law Center
OutSolve has acquired Labor Law Center, marking its sixteenth strategic expansion. This acquisition strengthens OutSolve’s comprehensive suite of employment compliance services by adding Labor Law Center's expertise in labor law posters and
Venture CapitalPaylocity Announces Completion of Acquisition of Airbase Inc.
Paylocity has successfully completed the acquisition of Airbase Inc., a spend management platform. This acquisition allows Paylocity to integrate Airbase’s finance tools, including bill pay, expense management, and procurement, into its clo
Venture CapitalSHRM has acquired CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion from PwC, transforming it into CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity
This acquisition signifies a shift in how CEOs and executives prioritize inclusion and diversity in the workplace. SHRM’s leadership of this initiative empowers CEOs with the tools to make inclusivity a key component of their leadership str
Venture CapitalJet HR Raises €12M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Payroll Automation in Italy
Jet HR , an Italian startup, has secured €12 million in Seed funding, bringing its total funding to €16.7 million. Founded by Marco Ogliengo and Francesco Scalambrino, Jet HR aims to simplify payroll and HR processes for businesses in Italy
Venture CapitalWrapbook Secures $20 Million in Funding, Valued at $750 Million: Transforming Production Finance with Innovative Solutions
Wrapbook , a leader in production finance and accounting for the entertainment industry, has secured a $20 million investment from Bessemer Venture Partners, bringing its valuation to $750 million. This investment goes beyond financial grow
Venture CapitalParis-Based Jump Raises €11M Series A to Provide Freelancers with Full-Time Benefits
Paris-based Jump has raised €11 million in a Series A funding round led by Breega, with Index Ventures and RAISE Seed For Good also participating. Jump provides freelancers with the benefits of full-time employment, including social protect
Venture CapitalArya Health Secures $4M to Lead AI-Powered Workforce Automation in Healthcare
Arya Health , a healthcare workforce automation platform, announced the closing of a $4 million seed funding round led by Twelve Below. This funding will help Arya Health expand its AI-driven workforce management tools, which include automa
Venture CapitalEmpower Acquires OptionTrax to Deliver Integrated Equity Compensation Solutions
Empower , a leading retirement and wealth management provider, has acquired Plan Management Corporation (PMC), the company behind OptionTrax ® , a comprehensive digital equity compensation platform. This acquisition will enhance Empower’s s
Venture CapitalVahan.ai Secures $10M in Series B Funding to Expand AI-Driven Blue-Collar Recruitment Across India
Vahan.ai, an AI-driven recruitment platform focused on India’s gig workforce, has raised $10 million in a Series B funding round led by Khosla Ventures. Key participants include Y Combinator and Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma. The funding wil
Venture CapitalSan Francisco-based Mercor Secures $30M Series A to Transform Global Recruitment with AI
Mercor , an AI-driven hiring platform, raised $30 million in Series A funding at a $250 million valuation. The round was led by Benchmark's Victor Lazarte and Bill Gurley, with participation from notable investors like Peter Thiel, Jack Dor
Venture CapitalStride Funding, Now Clasp, Closes More Than $10 Million Oversubscribed Venture Round Led by Crosslink Capital
Clasp, formerly known as Stride Funding, has closed an oversubscribed venture round of over $10 million led by Crosslink Capital, bringing its total funding to more than $30 million. Focused on reducing student debt and improving talent ret
Venture CapitalWorkday Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Evisort
Workday , a leading enterprise platform for managing human resources and financial data, has announced the acquisition of Evisort , an AI-native document intelligence platform. This acquisition aims to enhance Workday's capabilities in surf
Venture Capital11xAI Raises $24 Million Series A Led by Benchmark to Revolutionize Digital Workforce with AI Agents
11xAI has raised $24 million in Series A funding led by Benchmark to accelerate the development of AI-powered digital workers and expand globally. Addressing the fragmented Go-to-Market (GTM) tools landscape, 11xAI offers AI agents like Ali
Venture CapitalTeamBridge Secures $28 Million in Series B Funding to Revolutionize HR Software for Hourly Workers
TeamBridge , an HR tech startup founded by former Uber executives, has secured $28 million in Series B funding, led by Mayfield with participation from General Catalyst and Abstract Ventures, raising its total funding to $41.5 million. This
Venture CapitalEvery Secures $22.5 Million Series A to Redefine HR Tech for Early-Stage Startups
Every.io has raised $22.5M in a Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Okta Ventures, and Base10 Partners. The company's mission is to help tech founders focus on growth by simplifying and automating
Venture CapitalRen Systems Secures $3.5M to Revolutionize Deal-Making with AI-Powered Insights
Ren Systems has secured a $3.5 million financing round led by JLL Spark Global Ventures, with participation from Camber Creek, ZoomInfo, and Contour Ventures, to enhance its AI-powered relationship intelligence technology. Ren, designed for
Venture CapitalCheckmate Raises $1.6 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Pre-Employment Screening Solutions in the U.S., Australia, and Southeast Asia
Checkmate, a leading provider of pre-employment screening solutions, has raised $1.6 million USD in Seed funding from Wavemaker Partners, Southeast Asia's top VC firm. This funding will support Checkmate's expansion into new markets, includ
Venture CapitalVangst Acquires GreenForce - Cannabis Hiring is Back
Vangst , the leading hiring platform in the cannabis industry, has acquired GreenForce, a temporary staffing agency based in Oregon and Arizona, marking its second acquisition of 2024. GreenForce, founded in 2016, specializes in providing t
Venture Capitalfinally raises $200M Series B with $50M equity and $150M credit facility
finally , an AI-driven, all-in-one finance and HR suite for small and medium businesses (SMBs), has raised $200 million in Series B funding, consisting of $50 million in equity from PeakSpan Capital and a $150 million credit facility from E
Venture CapitalBullhorn Acquires KonaSearch to Revolutionize Talent Sourcing for Executive Search on Salesforce
Bullhorn , a leader in software for staffing and recruitment, has acquired Massachusetts-based KonaSearch to enhance its sourcing capabilities on the Salesforce platform. KonaSearch provides an advanced search solution tailored for staffing
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