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Nayya Secures Strategic Investment from Workday Ventures to Enhance Employee Benefits Experience

Nayya , a leader in the benefits experience platform, announced a strategic investment from Workday Ventures to enhance how employees engage with and choose their benefits. This collaboration aims to simplify the benefits selection process

Sep 5, 2024

Series A Success: Thatch Secures $38M to Reinvent Health Benefits for All

Thatch , a health benefits platform, announced a $38 million Series A funding round led by General Catalyst and Index Ventures, aimed at decoupling health insurance from employment. The investment will enhance Thatch's technology and expand

Sep 5, 2024

Paylocity Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Airbase Inc., a Leading Spend Management Software Solution Provider

Paylocity Corporation (NASDAQ: PCTY), a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll solutions, announced its definitive agreement to acquire Airbase Inc., a prominent spend management software provider. This acquisition, valued at appr

Sep 4, 2024

Oyster Raises $59M Series D to Democratize Access to Global Job Opportunities

Oyster® ,a leading global employment platform, has secured $59M in Series D funding led by Silver Lake Waterman. This investment will accelerate Oyster's roadmap, enhance compliance capabilities, and expand its suite of services including g

Sep 4, 2024

L2L Acquires SwipeGuide: The Future of the Connected Workforce Is Here

L2L , a leader in connected workforce solutions, has acquired SwipeGuide, a pioneer in mobile-first training and visual job aids for manufacturing employees. This strategic move integrates SwipeGuide's innovative training solutions into L2L

Sep 4, 2024

Milan-Based Skillvue Raises $2.8M to Lead Skills-Based Recruitment Revolution

Skillvue , an HR tech startup based in Milan, announced a $2.8 million funding round for its AI platform, which facilitates a skills-based approach in recruitment, talent development, and internal mobility. Founded in 2021 by Nicolò Mazzocc

Sep 3, 2024

DirectEmployers Acquires Equality Magazine’s Job Boards to Amplify Job Visibility & DEI Solution

DirectEmployers Association, a leader in OFCCP compliance and recruitment marketing, announced its acquisition of EqualityMagazines.com and its network of diversity-focused job boards, aiming to enhance job visibility and support inclusive

Aug 29, 2024

Fleet Accelerates with $2.5M Seed Round: Driving the Future of Commuter Benefits

Fleet has announced the closure of its $2.5 million seed round led by Congruent Ventures, reaching a total of $5 million in venture capital. This funding supports Fleet's focus on enhancing its commuter benefits management platform, whic

Pangeam Secures $4.25 Million Seed Funding to Launch Revolutionary AI-Powered Workplace Analytics Platform

Pangeam has introduced an innovative enterprise B2B SaaS platform designed to enhance workplace environments through advanced social-spatial analytics. Leveraging anonymous AI sensing and deep learning, the platform offers insightful metric

Tilt Raises 15M in Series B to Revolutionize Leave Management Technology

Tilt , a leader in leave management solutions, has successfully raised $15 million in Series B funding led by Bramalea Partners, with contributions from HearstLab, Firework Ventures, Origin Ventures, and Techstars. The funding will enable T

Lightcast Acquires Talent Intelligence Provider Stratigens

Lightcast , a leader in global labor market data and analytics, has acquired Stratigens, a UK-based talent intelligence provider known for its data science expertise and innovative analytics. Founded by Alison Ettridge, Stratigens excels in

NYC-Based Thera Secures $4M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Global Payroll and Payments

Thera , a New York City-based payroll and payments platform, has secured $4 million in seed funding, led by Y Combinator and other prominent investors. Founded by former Amazon engineer Akhil Reddy, Thera aims to simplify global payroll man

Aug 23, 2024

Avionté Fortifies Market Leadership with Strategic Acquisition of AkkenCloud

Avionté has acquired AkkenCloud , strengthening its leadership in the staffing software industry. This acquisition enables AkkenCloud clients to benefit from Avionté’s comprehensive enterprise staffing platform, which includes a full front

Aug 22, 2024

Asure Acquires HIRECLICK, Expands HCM Suite with an Intuitive, AI-Powered Applicant Tracking System

Asure (NASDAQ: ASUR), a cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) software provider, has acquired HireClick, an AI-powered applicant tracking system (ATS) tailored for small and mid-sized businesses. This acquisition strengthens Asure’s co

Aug 15, 2024

Capitalize Secures $19M to Revolutionize 401(k) Rollovers with Digital Innovation

Capitalize , a platform that facilitates the digital transfer and management of retirement assets, announced the closure of a $19 million Series B funding round led by RRE Ventures. This investment will accelerate the adoption of their tech

Aug 14, 2024

Sprockets Expands Workforce Solutions with HourWork Acquisition: A New Era for Hourly Worker

Sprockets , an AI-powered hiring solution, has acquired HourWork , a leading platform specializing in post-hire engagement and retention. This acquisition aims to enhance Sprockets' product offerings, covering every stage of the employment

Aug 13, 2024

CuraLinc Healthcare Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Mental Health Services

CuraLinc Healthcare, a leading provider of workforce mental health and employee assistance programs (EAP), has secured a strategic investment from Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm. This partnership aims to fuel CuraLi

Aug 12, 2024

Payoneer Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Acquisition of Skuad for $61 Million

Payoneer, a global leader in cross-border payment solutions, has announced its acquisition of Singapore-based HR and payroll startup Skuad for $61 million. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening Payoneer's position in the global fint

Aug 9, 2024

UK's CloudPay Secures $120M to Revolutionize Global Payroll with AI and Automation

CloudPay , a leading global payroll and payment solutions provider, has secured $120 million in funding led by Blue Owl Capital, with participation from existing investors Rho Capital Partners, The Olayan Group, and Hollyport Capital. This

Aug 8, 2024

ZipRecruiter Acquires People-Powered Job Comparison Site Breakroom

ZipRecruiter has acquired Breakroom, a UK-based employer review platform focused on frontline industries. ZipRecruiter plans to launch Breakroom in the U.S., providing job seekers with transparent insights on pay, work conditions, and cultu

Aug 7, 2024

Skillfully Secures $2.5 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Recruitment

Skillfully , a pioneer in simulation-driven hiring solutions, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding led by Better Ventures. This funding will enhance Skillfully's platform, which uses advanced AI tools and a modern skill taxonomy to revo

Aug 5, 2024

Ema Secures $50M in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Workplace Efficiency with AI

Ema , a leading generative AI company, announced the increase of its Series A funding to $50M, bringing its total raised to $61M. The latest $36M addition was led by Accel and Section 32, with participation from several notable investors. E

Aug 1, 2024

When Announces $4.6 Million in Seed Funding to Transform the Employee Offboarding Experience

When, an AI-powered offboarding solution, has raised $4.6 million in a Seed funding round led by B Capital, bringing its total funding to $7 million. The funding will be used to expand When's AI-powered health insurance marketplace and grow

Aug 1, 2024

WorkJam Announces $20 Million Investment from Export Development Canada to Expand International Operations

WorkJam , a global leader in digital frontline workplace solutions, has secured a $20 million investment from Export Development Canada to accelerate its growth in the EMEA region. This funding will support WorkJam's efforts to equip hourly

Tezi raises $9M to launch Max: the first fully autonomous AI recruiter

Tezi.ai an innovative startup, has raised $9 million in seed funding, led by 8VC and Audacious Ventures, to advance its autonomous AI agent for recruitment, named Max. This AI agent is designed to streamline the end-to-end hiring process, i

LightBay Capital Makes Strategic Investment in Questco, a National Leader in Outsourced HR Services

LightBay Capital has made a strategic investment in Questco, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) specializing in outsourced HR services. This partnership aims to support Questco’s growth through direct sales efforts, acquisit

Fiverr Deepens eCommerce Solutions with Acquisition of Leading Dropshipping Automation Tool AutoDS

Fiverr has announced its acquisition of AutoDS, a subscription-based platform providing comprehensive solutions for dropshippers, including product research, inventory management, and automated fulfillment. AutoDS serves tens of thousands o

Gigpro Secures $16M Series A Financing Round to Transform Hospitality Labor Market

Gigpro , a prominent on-demand labor marketplace for the hospitality industry, secured $16 million in Series A funding led by Foundry, with contributions from Stage 1 Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, and Detroit Venture Partners. This funding wil

Jul 30, 2024