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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
Venture CapitalMercer to Acquire Cardano
Mercer, a Marsh McLennan business, announced its agreement to acquire Cardano, a UK and Netherlands-based long-term savings specialist with approximately $66 billion in managed assets. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Mercer's cap
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
Venture CapitalDeel Extends Strategic Investment in Alviere to Enhance U.S. Worker Payments
Alviere , an embedded finance platform provider, has announced that Deel, a global HR and payroll company, has extended its strategic investment with Alviere to enhance U.S. payments. This partnership aims to provide international contracto
ColumnWorkday's Q1 FY2025: A Surge in Revenues and AI-Driven Growth
Workday, Inc. reported impressive fiscal 2025 first-quarter results, showcasing strong revenue growth and significant improvements in profitability. Total revenues reached $1.990 billion, an 18.1% year-over-year increase, while subscription
EarningsFiverr Announces $100M Buyback as Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations
Fiverr International Ltd. reported strong Q1 2024 results, with revenue reaching $93.5 million, a 6.3% increase year-over-year, driven by strategic expansion into complex services and SPB growth of 8%. Despite a challenging hiring environme
Product NewsBenefit Harbor Unveils BHAI: A Revolutionary AI Platform to Enhance HCM & Workforce Management
Benefit Harbor , a leader in Benefit Administration for over 2.8 million individuals, has announced the launch of BHAI, an AI-driven platform that revolutionizes benefits management for ERP users. This platform provides customized benefits,
EarningsADP's Q3 Report: Analyzing the Impact of Strategic Investments and Client Growth
ADP reported a robust fiscal third quarter for 2024 with significant growth across key financial metrics. Revenues rose by 7% to $5.3 billion, driven by solid performance in both Employer Services and PEO Services. Net earnings increased by
Venture CapitalBarcelona-based Factorial secures $80M of Go-To-Market investment from General Catalyst to accelerate growth
Factorial , a Spanish HR platform, has secured an €80 million investment from U.S. VC firm General Catalyst. This investment, described not as a funding round but as a "go-to-market investment," is uniquely structured as contained debt aime
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
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
Company NewsEnhance Your HR Brand's Influence with DHRmap's Revolutionary Membership Services
DHRmap proudly unveils its specialized membership services, crafted to significantly elevate HR brands' market presence and digital engagement globally. This initiative marks a paradigm shift in HR branding and online marketing, drawing upo
Company NewsAlight Announces Agreement to Sell Payroll and Professional Services Business for up to $1.2 Billion
Alight , Inc. announced the sale of its Payroll & Professional Services business to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital for up to $1.2 billion, aiming to transform into a more focused employee wellbeing and benefits platform. This strategic move
Venture CapitalVivup and Perkbox to Combine, Creating a World-Class, All-in-One Employee Wellbeing, Benefits and Engagement Platform
Vivup and Perkbox, leaders in employee wellbeing and benefits, have announced a merger with strategic investment from Great Hill Partners. This collaboration aims to create a top-tier platform for employee benefits and engagement, enhancing
Venture CapitalDili Raises $3.6M from Top Investors to Automate VC Due Diligence with AI Innovation, Celebrates Y Combinator Heritage
Dili , co-founded by former Coinbase team members, aims to revolutionize the due diligence and portfolio management process for private equity and VC firms through AI automation. With $3.6 million in venture funding, Dili leverages generati
Company NewsRecruit Holdings Q3 Financial Report: Navigating Challenges with Strategic Precision
Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd., a leading global staffing firm, faced a slight revenue decline in Q3 FY2023, with total revenue at approximately USD 5.8 billion, a 1.5% decrease year-over-year. This dip, adjusted to 4.5% excluding currency benef
Company NewsInsperity Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
Breaking New Grounds: Insperity's Revenue Hits $6.5 Billion, Fueled by Expansion and Workday Collaboration In their latest financial report, Insperity showcased impressive growth with a 2023 revenue of $6.5 billion, up 9% year-over-year, an
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 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
Company NewsPaychex Declares Quarterly Dividend and Authorizes $400 Million Stock Repurchase
ROCHESTER, N.Y. Paychex, Inc ., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, today announced a quarterly dividend of $.89 per share pay
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
Venture CapitalCanadian AI-Powered Engagement Platform ThoughtExchange Lands $13.5M Equity Investment for Business Expansion
ThoughtExchange, a leading AI engagement and survey platform, recently secured a substantial $13.5M equity investment. This financial boost, led by InBC Investment Corp. along with various established investors, underlines the platform's in
Venture CapitalADP Launches ADP Ventures,A Game-Changer in Human Capital Management?
ADP, a global leader in human capital management solutions, has announced the launch of its corporate venture capital arm, ADP Ventures. The new venture aims to invest in early-stage tech startups that align with ADP's innovation strategy.
Venture CapitalSmartlinx Announces Strategic Investment from Lone View Capital to Promote Workforce and Human Capital Management Innovation for Healthcare Providers
ISELIN, N.J. & LOS ANGELES---- Smartlinx (“Smartlinx” or the “Company”), a pioneer and leader in workforce management solutions, announced that Lone View Capital (“Lone View”), a growth-oriented private equity firm investing across the tech
Venture CapitalOdoo S.A. Announces €150m Investment from General Atlantic to Support Continued Global Growth
Brussels, Belgium and New York, NY – June 26, 2023 – Odoo S.A., a leading provider of open-source integrated business software applications for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced it has received a strategic investme
Venture CapitalHitachi Launches 3rd Corporate Venture Capital Fund for Innovation in Digital Field
Hitachi, Ltd . announced the establishment of a third fund for Hitachi Ventures (HV) , the global corporate venture capital arm of Hitachi, for the purpose of accelerating innovation and initiating new business opportunities in the digita
Venture CapitalHubSpot Invests in Switchboard to Support More Connected Collaboration for Hybrid Teams
While some companies are pushing a return to the office for employees, remote and hybrid work is here to stay. According to Zippia’s research on the U.S. workforce, over 36 million Americans will work remotely by 2025. In Buffer’s global
Product NewsClearCompany Invests in Global Talent Marketplace Growmotely
ClearCompany , the talent management platform that empowers HR to maximize talent throughout the employee lifecycle, today announced a strategic investment in Growmotely , the only global marketplace for professional talent seeking longer-
Company NewsWorkhuman Announces 10% Global Workforce Reduction Amid Business Realignment
Workhuman, a leading employee engagement and recognition platform, has announced a difficult decision to reduce its global workforce by approximately 10% in order to realign its investments, balance growth and profitability, and address the
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