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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300Intuit to Acquire HR Platform GoCo to Build End-to-End HR Suite for SMBs
Intuit has announced its agreement to acquire GoCo, an HR and benefits platform focused on small and mid-market businesses. This strategic acquisition aims to transform Intuit’s Payroll into a full Human Capital Management (HCM) solution by
Venture CapitalArtisan Raises $25M Series A to Build Autonomous AI Sales Workforce
Artisan has secured a $25 million Series A round led by Glade Brook Capital to expand its AI-driven sales platform. Known for its bold slogan “Stop hiring humans,” Artisan offers AI employees called "Artisans" to autonomously perform sales
Venture CapitalHireRight Acquires ClearChecks to Expand SMB Screening Services with Next-Gen Technology
HireRight has announced the acquisition of ClearChecks , a background screening company focused on small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This move aims to enhance HireRight's self-service platform, backgroundchecks.com, by integrating Cl
Venture CapitalSpain’s HR Tech Firm Factorial Secures $120M in Non-Dilutive Funding to Accelerate Expansion in Germany, France, and Italy
Factorial , the Barcelona-based HR tech unicorn, has secured an additional $120 million in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst, bringing its total borrowings from GC’s Customer Value fund to $200 million . This investment will fuel F
Venture CapitalTriNet Announces Sale of its Subsidiary Clarus R+D to Arvo Tech
TriNet (NYSE: TNET) has announced the sale of its subsidiary, TriNet Clarus R+D , to Arvo Tech , a company specializing in tax strategy solutions for small businesses. This divestiture aligns with TriNet’s strategy to focus on HR solutions
Venture CapitalEmploy Acquires Pillar: The Future of AI-Powered Hiring is Here
Employ has acquired Pillar, a leading AI interview intelligence platform, to enhance hiring efficiency and transform talent acquisition. By integrating Pillar’s AI-powered insights, Employ aims to eliminate inefficiencies, accelerate hiring
Venture CapitalCoAdvantage & PrimePay Merge to Elevate HR Tech for SMBs
Aquiline Capital Partners has announced the merger of its portfolio companies, CoAdvantage and PrimePay , to enhance human capital management (HCM) services for small- and mid-sized businesses. This strategic combination aims to offer a mor
Venture CapitalIndia’s HR SaaS Star Darwinbox Raises $140M to Expand HR Tech Disruption into the U.S.
Indian HR tech startup Darwinbox has raised $140 million in a funding round co-led by KKR and Partners Group, positioning itself to compete with Deel and Rippling. The company, which provides an all-in-one SaaS platform for hiring, onboardi
Venture CapitalAlta Raises $7M to Revolutionize Sales with AI-Powered Revenue Workforce
Alta , an AI-driven revenue workforce solutions provider, has raised a $7 million seed round and officially launched its AI agents designed to optimize sales, marketing, and RevOps functions. Its proprietary LLM for sales powers AI workforc
Venture CapitalKKR Acquires Stake in HRM Platform Employment Hero from SEEK Investments
KKR, a leading global investment firm, has acquired a stake in Employment Hero, a prominent HR management platform, from SEEK Investments. Despite this transaction, the SEEK Growth Fund will continue as a material investor in the company. E
Company NewsTriNet Reports $5.1 Billion FY 2024 Revenue with Strategic Growth Outlook
TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions for SMBs, reported its Q4 2024 and full-year financial results. Revenue grew by 1% YoY to $1.3 billion for Q4 and $5.1 billion for FY 2024. Despite record w
Company NewsDayforce Reports $1.76B in Revenue for 2024, Driving HR Tech Growth
Dayforce , a leading human capital management (HCM) technology provider, reported strong financial results for Q4 and FY 2024, with total revenue reaching $1.76 billion (up 16.3% YoY) and recurring revenue climbing to $1.34 billion (up 20.6
Company NewsNationally Acclaimed Government Organization Creates Flexible, Empowering Workforce Experience with UKG
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), a government organization offering inclusive programs for individuals with special needs, has implemented the UKG Ready suite to streamline HR, payroll, and workforce management. By ado
Product NewsTriNet Launches Enhanced HR Plus Offering That Provides Exceptional Service Enabled by Advanced Technology for Small and Medium-Size Businesses
TriNet, a leader in HR solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), has launched its enhanced HR Plus offering, an Administrative Services Organization (ASO) solution. Designed to simplify HR, payroll, and benefits management, the
Venture CapitalOnPay Secures $100M+ in Funding to Transform SMB Payroll and HR Solutions
OnPay , a leading provider of payroll, HR, and benefits solutions for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), has raised over $100 million in funding. This includes a $63 million Series B round led by Carrick Capital Partners and a debt faci
Product NewsZoho Launches Zoho Payroll, a Comprehensive Solution That Simplifies Payroll Processing and Compliance for Businesses in the United States
Zoho Corporation has launched the US edition of Zoho Payroll, providing an all-in-one solution for simplifying payroll management, automating tax compliance, and connecting HR and financial operations. This release enhances Zoho's robust fi
Venture CapitalStretchDollar Secures $6M to Redefine Health Benefits for SMBs with ICHRA Innovation
StretchDollar , a startup revolutionizing small business health benefits, has secured $6M in seed funding led by Fika Ventures and Oscar Health. The platform simplifies complex healthcare management through an innovative Individual Coverage
Product NewsPaychex Introduces HR Analytics Premium Plus Solution with Built-in GenAI Capabilities
Paychex has launched HR Analytics Premium Plus, an advanced solution integrating generative AI insights to empower SMBs with enterprise-level workforce analytics. This enhanced offering within the Paychex Flex platform combines benchmarking
Company NewsDocebo Posts $55.4M Revenue in Q3 2024, Driven by 21% Growth in Subscription Revenue
Docebo reported strong third-quarter 2024 results, showcasing a 19% year-over-year revenue increase, primarily driven by subscription growth which constituted 95% of its total revenue. The company recorded a net income of $5 million and adj
Product Newsempinfo's Verification-as-a-Service (VaaS) Platform for Verifying Employment and Income is Now Available Online
EmpInfo has launched its Verifications-as-a-Service (VaaS) platform online, enabling credentialed verifiers to access nationwide employment and income records seamlessly. With its combination of "Instant" and "On-Demand Verifications," the
Company NewsDayforce Reports Impressive Q3 2024 Results: $440 Million in Total Revenue, 19% Growth in Recurring Revenue
Dayforce, a global leader in human capital management technology, reported strong financial performance for Q3 2024, with a notable increase in total revenue to $440.0 million, up 17% year-over-year. Recurring revenue from the Dayforce plat
Product Newsempinfo Launches Industry-First Solution to Automate Employment Letter Generation for International Employees
empinfo, a leader in employment verification solutions, has introduced a new automated employment letter generation feature aimed at global HR operations. This industry-first solution, integrated into empinfo's platform, allows employers to
EarningsTriNet’s Q3 2024 Results: Strong Retention Despite Profit Challenges
TriNet, a leading provider of HR solutions for SMBs, reported its Q3 2024 financial results. Total revenues grew by 1%, reaching $1.2 billion, while net income declined to $45 million from $94 million year-over-year, reflecting increased he
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
Company NewsUKG Ready Simplifies Pay, Culture, and People Operations with Enhancements to All-in-One Suite
UKG has expanded its UKG Ready HR Suite with modified versions of three popular applications: UKG Bryte, UKG Great Place To Work Hub, and UKG One View. These tools, previously available only to large enterprises, are now tailored for small
Product NewsPaychex Introduces AI-Assisted Recruiting That Helps Small Businesses Instantly Find Top Talent
Paychex has introduced a new AI-assisted recruiting tool, Recruiting Copilot, in partnership with Findem, to help small and medium-sized businesses streamline the hiring process. Using 3D data and natural-language search, the tool can quick
NewsUKG Eases Burden on Small HR Team in Managing Complex Payroll, Compliance, and People Practices
UKG Ready® is transforming workforce management at the Associated Students of California State University, Chico, a student-led auxiliary that operates university services like cafeterias and childcare centers. By leveraging the all-in-one
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 NewsSmall and Mid-sized Businesses Simplify Payroll with UKG Ready
The UKG Ready ® HR Suite has been recognized on the Constellation ShortList™ for SMB HCM Suites, marking it as a top choice for small and mid-sized businesses in North America. The suite offers comprehensive tools for HR, payroll, and ti
Venture CapitalPayoneer 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
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