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Paraform , a recruitment platform dedicated to startups, has recently secured a $3.6 million seed funding round led by A*. The platform utilizes the skills of recruiters displaced by the tech industry layoffs in 2022 and 2023, connecting st
Venture Capitalbswift LLC acquires Davis & Company, expanding its Communication Agency suite of solutions
bswift , a leader in employee benefits technology and administration, has announced the acquisition of Davis & Company, an innovator in internal communication. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing bswift's services in change management, m
Venture CapitalToptal Expands Leadership in Custom Software Development with Acquisition of VironIT.com
Toptal , the world's largest fully remote workforce, has strategically acquired the assets and brand of VironIT.com, a specialist in custom software and IT consulting. This acquisition enhances Toptal's software development capabilities, pa
Venture CapitalVangst Acquires CannabizTemp, CannabizTeam's Temp Staffing Division
Vangst , a prominent hiring platform for the cannabis industry based in Denver, has made a significant acquisition of CannabizTemp, the temporary staffing division of CannabizTeam. This marks the first acquisition in the cannabis HR sector.
Venture CapitalVeremark secures $3 million to expand global background screening capabilities
Veremark, a global leader in background screening, has secured $3 million in a Pre-Series B funding round to enhance technology and expand client acquisition. The company addresses a critical need for compliant hiring practices in a $8bn ma
Venture CapitalInverness Graham Revolutionizes Employee Engagement with BenefitHub Acquisition
Inverness Graham, a prominent Philadelphia-based buyout firm known for its strategic investments in technology-driven companies, has recently announced its acquisition of BenefitHub . Founded in 1999, BenefitHub stands out as a leading plat
Venture CapitalCadient has been acquired by Basis Vectors Capital
Cadient , a frontrunner in talent acquisition for the hourly hiring sector, has been acquired by Basis Vectors Capital, a private equity firm specializing in B2B SaaS investments. This strategic move aims to accelerate Cadient’s growth and
Venture CapitalEntrust Completes Acquisition of Onfido, Creating a New Era of Identity-Centric Security
Entrust , a global leader in payments, identities, and data security, has finalized the acquisition of Onfido , a premier identity verification provider. This strategic move fortifies Entrust's portfolio with the most advanced AI-powered, i
Venture CapitalCariloop Secures $20 Million in Series C Funding to Accelerate Growth and Expand Caregiver Support Solutions
Cariloop , a leading platform in comprehensive caregiver support, has successfully closed its Series C funding round with $20 million, led by ABS Capital. This investment underscores the significant growth and nationwide traction Cariloop h
Venture CapitalEAB to Acquire Forage to Bridge the Gap Between College and Career for Millions of Students
EAB , a leading education firm, has announced the acquisition of Forage, a premier provider of virtual job simulations, to join its talent division, Seramount. This strategic move aims to bridge the gap between college education and career
Venture CapitalMultiverse acquires AI talent software company Searchlight to help businesses close skills gaps
NEW YORK , April 8, 2024 -- Tech company Multiverse has acquired Searchlight , a talent intelligence and skills assessment platform that uses AI to help companies close their skills gaps. California -based Searchlight was founded in 2018
Venture CapitalEarly-Stage Workforce Venture Fund Announces $15M First Close
JFFVentures , a pioneering impact venture fund, proudly announces the first close of its second fund at $15M, with an ambitious target of $50 million. This fund is dedicated to empowering tech startups led by founders with lived experiences
Venture CapitalWellfound Acquires Celential.ai: A Game-Changer for the Recruitment Industry
Wellfound announces its acquisition of Celential.ai , marking a significant stride in revolutionizing recruitment. Celential.ai, known for its innovative AI recruiting tool, has transformed the hiring landscape for startups by streamlining
Venture CapitalHome From College Lands $5.4M in Seed Round to Empower Gen Z with Career Matching Platform
Home From College, a career platform targeting Gen Z for flexible job opportunities, announced a $5.4 million seed round led by GV. Founded by Julia Haber and Kaj Zandvliet in 2021, the platform caters to students and young professionals se
Venture CapitalCareerArc Acquires Recruitment Video Platform Lumina
CareerArc , a leading force in social recruiting solutions, has significantly expanded its capabilities by acquiring Lumina , the premier SaaS platform for producing visual job postings at scale. This strategic move not only enhances Caree
Venture CapitalIndustry-leading Team Management App Homebase Raises $60M Series D to Fuel Innovation and Expand Product Ecosystem for Local Business Teams
Homebase , a leader in HR and team management applications for small businesses, announced a $60M Series D funding led by L Catterton Growth with support from Emerson Collective and others. This funding will boost R&D to expand its product
Venture CapitalRemote Acquires Easop to Help Companies Grant and Manage Equity for Global Talent
Remote, a leader in managing globally distributed workforces, has acquired Easop, a company specializing in compliance solutions for equity management across international borders. This strategic move enhances Remote's capabilities, allowin
Venture CapitalITA Group acquires Cooleaf to form industry-leading employee engagement solution
ITA Group, a leader in employee engagement solutions based in West Des Moines, Iowa, has announced the acquisition of Cooleaf, an innovative recognition and rewards SaaS platform, on April 2, 2024. This strategic move enhances ITA Group's o
Venture CapitalSeso Closes $26M Series B to Build Critical Software for American Farmers
Seso , an agricultural workforce management platform, announced a $26M Series B funding round led by BOND, with contributions from Index Ventures, NFX, SV Angel, and others, including customer participants. Seso aims to revolutionize farm l
Venture CapitalModal Announces $25 Million Series A to Upskill Employees in AI
Modal, a premier skills development platform specializing in data and analytics training, has successfully secured a $25 million Series A funding led by Left Lane Capital and Ensemble VC, with contributions from Signalfire and Learn Capital
Venture CapitalMetaview's Game-Changing $7M Series A: Pioneering the Future of AI-Driven Hiring
Metaview , an innovative startup, has raised $7M in Series A funding led by Plural, with participation from notable investors and angels. Since its 2018 inception, Metaview has aimed to transform the hiring process by leveraging unstructure
Venture CapitalConfetti Secures $16M to Redefine Corporate Team-Building in the Digital Age
Confetti , a New York-based startup, has raised $16 million in Series A funding, led by Entrée Capital and IN Venture, to revolutionize corporate team-building. Their platform, acclaimed for its ability to simplify the organization of corpo
Venture CapitalBrightside Health Raises $33M in Series C to Expand Telemental Health Services Nationwide
Brightside Health, a provider of teletherapy services for depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, has successfully raised $33 million in Series C funding. The round was led by S32 and included both existing and new investors such as
Venture CapitalCloverleaf Secures $7.3 Million Series A Extension Led by Advantage Capital
Cloverleaf , a leader in automated coaching technology, has announced a $7.3 million Series A extension led by Advantage Capital. The investment boosts Cloverleaf’s total funding to $20 million, fueling its mission to maximize employee tale
Venture CapitalZayZoon Raises $15M in Series B Extension from Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures
ZayZoon , a leader in Earned Wage Access (EWA) for SMBs, announced a $15 million raise in its Series B extension, reaching a total of $49.5 million, led by Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures, alongside Framework Venture Partners and EDC. Thi
Venture CapitalJob Mobz Acquires Before You Apply to Revolutionize Job Search Experience
Job Mobz, a leader in recruitment solutions, has acquired Before You Apply (BYA) , a platform known for enhancing job search transparency and employer branding. This acquisition aims to transform the job search experience by offering deeper
Venture CapitalBorderless AI Launches from Stealth with $27M Investment to Bring World's First AI Agent to HR Space
Borderless AI, an AI-powered startup, has emerged from stealth with a $27 million seed investment aimed at revolutionizing the HR industry. The company specializes in developing AI agents designed to automate and streamline the process of o
Venture CapitalCulture Amp is acquiring people analytics platform Orgnostic
Culture Amp, the leading employee experience platform, has announced its intention to acquire Orgnostic, a people analytics company based in Belgrade. This acquisition aims to enrich Culture Amp's AI platform with Orgnostic's data engineeri
Venture CapitalLMS365 Acquires Pioneering HR Technology Platform Valuebeat to Elevate Workplace Culture and Employee Engagement with Real-Time Human Data and Machine Learning
LMS365 , an AI-powered learning, engagement, and performance platform integrated with Microsoft 365, has acquired Valuebeat, a startup focused on enhancing company culture and employee values through data-driven insights. This acquisition s
Venture CapitalServiceNow Announces Acquisitions of 4Industry and EY Smart Daily Management Application to Drive Innovation for Smart Industrial Environments and Connected Workers
ServiceNow, a leader in digital workflows, has announced the acquisition of 4Industry and Smart Daily Management from EY, bolstering its operational technology management capabilities. This strategic move enhances ServiceNow's offerings wit
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