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HireRight Holdings Corporation, a leader in global background screening services and workforce solutions, has announced its acquisition by investment funds affiliated with General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital. This strategic move, value
Venture CapitalHiBob Acquires UK Payroll Automation Platform Pento
HiBob announces its strategic acquisition of Pento, a leading UK-based cloud payroll automation platform, marking a significant step towards enhancing its 'all-in-one' modern human capital management offering. This move, aimed at integratin
Venture CapitalColossyan's Strategic Leap: Pioneering the Future of AI-Driven Corporate Learning with $22M Series A Funding
Colossyan , a Hungarian-founded, UK-based startup, has successfully raised $22 million in Series A funding, led by European VC firm Lakestar, to advance its AI-driven video production platform. This technology, designed to transform digital
Venture CapitalFora Launches Visionary Executive Relationship Management (ERM) Platform With $3.8 Million in Pre-Seed Funding
Fora has launched an Executive Relationship Management (ERM) platform, revolutionizing C-suite decision-making with advanced AI technology. Funded by $3.8 million in pre-seed investment, Fora offers a unique solution to the challenges faced
Venture CapitalCompa's $10M Series A Funding Led by Storm Ventures: Pioneering the Future of Real-Time Compensation Data
Compa, a leading provider of real-time compensation market data, recently secured $10 million in Series A funding, led by Storm Ventures. This investment is a testament to Compa's innovative approach to compensation intelligence, which devi
Venture CapitalQuantum5 Acquires Trivie to Grow Automotive Retail Learning Opportunities
Quantum5 , an automotive division of Ander, announced the acquisition of Trivie, a workforce engagement platform employing AI to enhance learning experiences. This move strengthens Quantum5's mission to revolutionize learning in the automot
Venture CapitalTARA Mind Secures $8M for Groundbreaking Mental Health Revolution
TARA Mind, a revolutionary public benefit corporation co-founded by former Navy SEAL Marcus Capone, has secured an impressive $8 million in seed funding. This investment, led by Satori Neuro, supports TARA Mind's innovative approach to ment
Venture CapitalZvoove acquires Planbition, the leading SaaS workforce management and planning platform for the temporary staffing industry
Zvoove , a prominent European software provider for temporary staffing and cleaning sectors, has acquired Planbition, a leading Dutch cloud-based workforce management solution. Planbition, known for its flexibility, serves top clients world
Venture CapitalHuler Gains Additional £1.5 Million Investment from MEIF and Mercia Ventures
Huler , a worktech company, has secured an additional £1.5 million Seed Follow On investment from the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, managed by Mercia Ventures. This investment, part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, will s
Product NewsCeridian to Acquire eloomi, a Market-Leading Learning and Development Platform
Ceridian, a renowned human capital management tech company, is set to acquire eloomi, a leader in learning experience platform software. This strategic move, expected to finalize in Q1 2024, aims to bolster Ceridian's Dayforce platform. It
Venture CapitalDailyPay Closes Transactions Totaling $175 Million; Company's Valuation Increases by 75%
DailyPay, a New York City-based company specializing in on-demand pay solutions, has successfully raised over $175 million through a mix of debt and equity funding. This substantial financial injection includes $100 million in increased sec
Venture CapitalRemuner, a Barcelona Startup, Secures €2M Funding to Transform Variable Compensation Management with AI
In a remarkable stride for the HR technology sector, Barcelona's emerging AI startup, Remuner , has successfully closed a €2 million Pre-Seed funding round. This significant milestone, led by the Silicon Valley-based fund Pear VC, comes mer
Venture CapitalAya Healthcare's Bold Leap: Acquiring UK's ID Medical to Revolutionize Global Healthcare Staffing
Aya Healthcare , a major player in US healthcare staffing, has marked a significant expansion by acquiring ID Medical, a key healthcare service provider in the UK. This strategic move, led by Aya's President and CEO, Alan Braynin, aims to f
Venture CapitalEmpowering the Workforce: weavix Raises $23.6M in Series B for AI-Enhanced Worker Connectivity
weavix , a Wichita-based technology firm, has announced a significant milestone in its growth journey by securing $23.6 million in Series B funding. This investment round, led by global software investor Insight Partners, with contributions
Venture CapitalZest's Strategic Acquisition of Bloomin - Enhancing Employee Engagement Solutions
ZestMeUp , the French leader in the employee experience and performance market, is strengthening its position by welcoming Bloomin to its ecosystem. This merger positions Zest as the Number 1 with its Made in France software suite dedicated
Venture CapitalMercor Secures $3.6M in Funding, Unveils AI-Powered Talent Matching Platform
In a remarkable leap forward in the recruitment technology sector, Mercor has announced a significant milestone, securing $3.6 million in funding. The round, led by General Catalyst, saw participation from notable investors including Scott
Product NewsPerformYard Secures $95M for Revolutionary Staff Performance Tools
PerformYard, a staff performance management platform, recently raised $95 million in funding led by Updata Partners. Founded by Ben Hastings and Jon Malpass, PerformYard provides tools for employee reviews, goal setting, and feedback, integ
Product NewsBullhorn Acquires Mployee to Help Recruitment Agencies Accelerate Their Digital Transformation Journey
Bullhorn , a global leader in software for the staffing and recruitment industry, has acquired Mployee, a Netherlands-based company specializing in Salesforce-based solutions for recruitment agencies. This strategic move aims to accelerate
Product NewsSterling to Offer Market Leading Clinical Solutions Through Acquisition of Vault Workforce Screening
Sterling Check Corp (NASDAQ: STER), a distinguished leader in background screening and identity services, has strategically acquired Vault Workforce Screening, a prominent U.S. clinic management platform. This acquisition not only expands S
Venture CapitalDutch Innovation Unleashed: Bubty Secures €1.75M Seed Funding for Its White-Label Freelance Management Platform
Dutch startup Bubty , specializing in freelance workforce management, has secured a €1.75 million seed investment to bolster its innovative, white-label external workforce technology. This platform enables companies to build custom talent p
Venture CapitalVestwell's Series D Success: Paving the Future of Fintech with $125 Million
Vestwell, a trailblazer in the savings platform sector, has successfully raised $125 million in its Series D funding round. This significant investment, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and supported by other key investors, marks a major
Venture CapitalIntelliBoard Secures New Funding to Accelerate Growth and Help Organizations Improve Learning Outcomes
IntelliBoard, a prominent provider of learning analytics, has successfully secured new funding led by Advantage Capital and Connecticut Innovations. This strategic investment aims to propel IntelliBoard's growth and enhance learning outcome
Product NewsAon’s $13.4 Billion Gamble: Acquiring NFP to Dominate the Middle Market
Expands Aon's presence in large and fast-growing middle-market segment, with opportunity to enhance distribution through the firm's Aon Business Services platform to deliver more value to clients Brings together two cultures with a shared c
Venture CapitalTuMeke Secures $10M in Series A from Intel Capital: Revolutionizing Ergonomic Safety in Manufacturing
TuMeke , an innovative company combining AI and ergonomics for workplace safety, recently secured $10M in Series A funding led by Intel Capital. The funds will support the expansion of TuMeke's expert team, dedicated to revolutionizing inju
Venture CapitalSalt Labs Raises Additional $8M to Bring Loyalty Earned Assets to the Workforce
Third Prime invests $8 million in Salt Labs, bringing the total amount raised by the company to $18 million in less than a year NEW YORK , Dec. 19, 2023 Salt Labs , a loyalty and financial technology company that bridges the gap be
Venture CapitalCareerFairy's Innovative Leap: Securing Multimillion-Euro Investment for Gen Z Recruitment Revolution
CareerFairy , a trailblazing video recruiting platform based in Zurich, Switzerland, has secured a multimillion-euro investment to revolutionize the job search for Generation Z. Spearheaded by European media giant Mediahuis, alongside notab
Venture CapitalnCoreHR's EUR2M Boost: Pioneering Recruitment Tech on a Global Scale
nCoreHR , a Milan-based company specializing in HR technology, provides a cloud-based platform for automating recruitment processes. Their software focuses on reducing non-core operations for HR professionals, improving efficiency in handli
Product NewsQuantum Workplace Acquires TalentKeepers
Quantum Workplace , a renowned employee success platform and partner in the Best Places to Work Programs, has acquired TalentKeepers, known for its employee engagement and retention solutions. This acquisition combines Quantum Workplace's e
Venture CapitalLisbon's Paynest Secures €2M for Pioneering Employee Financial Solutions
Paynest , a Lisbon-based financial wellbeing platform for employees, has recently secured a €2 million seed investment to fuel its European expansion. Led by Lince Capital, with contributions from BlueCrow Capital and others, this investmen
Venture CapitalBeqom Acquires PayAnalytics: Pioneering the Future of Pay Equity and Total Compensation
Beqom, a leader in compensation and performance management, acquires PayAnalytics, a pioneer in pay and workplace equity software. This strategic move responds to the increasing demand for pay equity and transparency, combining advanced pay
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