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Seattle-based ConverzAI has raised a $16M Series A funding round led by Menlo Ventures , with participation from Left Lane Capital, Foundation Capital, and Afore Capital . The company specializes in AI-powered virtual recruiters , automatin
Company NewsPaylocity Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
Paylocity reported strong financial results for Q2 FY2025, with total revenue reaching $377.0 million, a 16% YoY increase. Recurring & other revenue grew 17% YoY to $347.7 million, driven by strong sales and product innovation. GAAP operati
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 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 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 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 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 CapitalEQT Acquires Leading SaaS Talent Solutions Provider PageUp to Accelerate Global Expansion and Product Innovation
EQT, a global investment organization, has acquired PageUp, an Australian SaaS leader in talent acquisition and management, from Battery Ventures. This move aims to leverage EQT's expertise to accelerate PageUp's international expansion and
Company NewsFiverr Q3 2024: Revenue Hits $99.6 Million, Exceeds Expectations
Fiverr International Ltd. announced robust financial results for Q3 2024, highlighting a revenue increase to $99.6 million and a notable rise in adjusted EBITDA. The company outperformed expectations amidst a challenging macro environment,
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
Company NewsDeloitte Academies Debuts With the Purpose of Helping Organizations Future-proof Leadership Capabilities and Workforce Skills
Deloitte has launched Deloitte Academies, a comprehensive suite of learning experiences designed to develop vital skills for the future workforce, including high-demand areas such as AI, sustainability, and product innovation, as well as en
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
Company NewsSmartRecruiters Appoints Rebecca Carr as Chief Executive Officer
Rebecca Carr has been appointed the new CEO of SmartRecruiters , bringing extensive experience from her decade-long tenure within the company, most recently as Chief Product Officer. She aims to propel the enterprise's talent acquisition te
Company NewsPaycor’s FY 2024 Results: 19% Revenue Surge Driven by HR Tech Innovation
Paycor announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024, showing a 19% increase in total annual revenue, reaching $654.9 million. The company introduced a new Compensation Management solution and expanded its API
Company NewsZipRecruiter Achieves Strong Q2 2024 Results with $123.7M Revenue and Continued Innovation
ZipRecruiter announced its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, reporting a quarterly revenue of $123.7 million and a net income of $7.0 million, which represents a 6% net income margin. The company also achieved an Adjus
Venture CapitalGigpro 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
NewsBonusly Launches Performance Enablement Solution to Cultivate High-Performing Organizations
Bonusly has launched Bonusly Achieve, a new performance enablement solution designed to modernize and enhance traditional performance management processes. By integrating peer feedback, collaborative meeting agendas, AI-powered notes, and c
Venture CapitalBridgepoint to back LumApps as majority investor for its next stage of growth
LumApps , a French startup known for its "intranet superapp" platform for internal communications and workforce applications, has announced that private equity firm Bridgepoint will acquire a majority stake in a $650 million deal. This tran
Product NewsHarri Announces Product Innovation Designed to Propel the Frontline Employee Experience and Restaurant Profitability
Harri , a leading Frontline Employee Experience platform, has announced its latest product release, featuring 70 new features and updates designed to enhance the efficiency and engagement of hospitality organizations. The Summer 2024 Releas
EarningsPaylocity Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
Paylocity Holding Corporation reported strong financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2024, with a significant 18% increase in total revenue, reaching $401.3 million. Recurring and other revenues also rose by 17%, totaling $366.8 million. A
Product NewsQualtrics' AI Innovations: A New Era for Employee Experience and Retention Strategies
New AI-powered solutions across the Qualtrics XM for Employee Experience suite enable leaders to understand employees more deeply, recognize meaningful trends and deliver a measurable impact on business results Qualtrics XM for Employee Exp
Product NewsPhenom Releases Massive Wave of HR Tech Innovation: Talent Experience Engine, Next-GenAI Agents, New Platform Experiences, and Updates for Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
Phenom has unveiled a significant update to its HR tech offerings during the IAMPHENOM 2024 Product Innovation Keynote in Philadelphia. The update introduces several new features aimed at enhancing talent acquisition and management. These i
Company NewsMeBeBot Drives Digital Employee Experience Excellence in Q1 2024
Expands Compliance AI Platform, Strengthens Leadership, and Earns G2 Recognition AUSTIN, Texas , April 16, 2024 -- MeBeBot ™, the leading provider of AI-powered employee experience (EX) solutions, today announced significant milestones a
Company NewsSmartRecruiters' Global Footprint: Facilitating 100 Million Job Applications Signals Strong International Growth
SmartRecruiters , an innovative hiring platform, announces significant growth and strategic advancements, marking a notable presence in the global recruitment technology sector. The platform has achieved a milestone with over 100 million jo
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
Company NewsCustomer Confidence, Trust in UKG Solutions Drive Strong Results for First-Quarter Fiscal 2024
UKG reported a successful first quarter for fiscal 2024, marked by strong customer loyalty and significant business growth. The period was notable for an increase in customer migrations to modern UKG solutions, particularly among larger cli
Venture CapitalLettuce Financial Launches Solution to Democratize Accounting and Tax Services for Solopreneurs; Announces $6 Million in Seed Funding
Lettuce has launched a comprehensive solution targeting solopreneurs, offering accounting and tax services aimed at democratizing financial management in this sector. They have raised $6 million in seed funding led by Zeev Ventures to sup
EarningsZipRecruiter's 2023 Financial Triumph: Achieving $49 Million Net Income and $175 Million Adjusted EBITDA in a Challenging Market
ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace, announced its financial outcomes for Q4 and the entirety of 2023, highlighting resilience amidst a sluggish hiring environment. The company reported a net income of $49 million and an A
Company NewsPaylocity Surges with $326.4M Revenue in Q2 FY2024: A Glimpse into Cloud HCM's Expanding Market Dominance
Q 2 2024 Recurring & Other Revenue of $298.4 million , up 16% year-over-year Q 2 2024 Total Revenue of $326.4 million , up 20% year-over-year SCHAUMBURG, Ill, Feb. 08, 2024 Paylocity Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: PCTY), a le
Company NewsRecord-Breaking 2023: Paycom Reports Annual Revenues of $1.694 Billion, Up 23%
Paycom Software , Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2023 Results Full Year Revenues of $1,694 million, up 23% year-over-year Full Year GAAP Net Income of $341 million, representing 20% of total revenues, or $5.88 per diluted share Fu
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