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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300San Francisco’s Ashby Lands $50M Series D to Advance Enterprise Recruiting Innovation
Ashby, a San Francisco-based intelligent hiring platform, has secured a $50 million Series D round led by Alkeon Capital, doubling its valuation since the Series C. The funding follows significant growth—customer count rose from 1,300 to 2,
Venture CapitalBetterComp Secures $33M Series A to Expand into New Markets & Advance AI in Compensation Practices
BetterComp , a compensation management software provider based in Walnut Creek, California, has secured $33 million in Series A funding led by Ten Coves Capital. This marks the company’s first institutional funding after years of bootstrapp
Company NewsPapaya Global and Worksome Partner to Transform the $2 Trillion Contingent Workforce Market for Enterprise Clients
Papaya Global and Worksome have formed a strategic partnership to transform how enterprises manage and pay their contingent workforce. As freelancers and contractors now make up 40% of the global labor market, this integration combines Papa
Venture Capitalzvoove Acquires mywage to Expand into UK with AI-Powered Payroll Platform
zvoove , a European leader in cloud solutions for the staffing and service industries, has announced its acquisition of mywage , a UK-based HR and payroll SaaS provider. This strategic move expands zvoove's presence into the UK — the third-
NewsCoAdvantage and PrimePay Merge to Create a Comprehensive HCM Powerhouse
CoAdvantage, a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), has successfully merged with PrimePay, a well-established payroll and HR software provider. Backed by private equity firm Aquiline, the combined entity aims to offer a more co
Venture CapitalAI-Native Platform Niural Secures $31M to Automate Payroll and Global Ops
Niural, an AI-native global PEO platform, has raised $31 million in Series A funding to reinvent financial operations for modern CFOs. By combining proprietary infrastructure with executional AI agent EMMA, Niural transforms traditional pay
Venture CapitalNew York-Based Warp Raises $18M Series A to Build AI-Driven Payroll and Compliance Platform for Startups
Warp , a New York-based HR and payroll automation startup, announced it has raised $18 million in Series A funding , bringing its total funding to $24 million . The round was led by Sound Ventures , with participation from Y Combinator , HO
Company NewsWorkday Achieves Top AI Certifications, Reinforcing Commitment to Responsible AI
Workday has achieved two significant AI certifications: ISO 42001 and alignment with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. These accreditations demonstrate Workday’s commitment to responsible and ethical AI practices, offering customers gr
Product NewsWorkday Unveils Next Generation of Illuminate Agents to Transform HR and Finance Operations
Workday introduces new Illuminate Agents, a suite of advanced AI tools designed to revolutionize HR and financial operations. These agents automate key processes including contingent hiring, contract negotiations, accounting documentation,
Company NewsOutdated HR Systems Cost Government $1 Billion Annually, New Workday Report Shows
PLEASANTON, Calif. , May 12, 2025 -- A new report from Workday, Inc . (NASDAQ: WDAY ), the AI platform for managing peopl e , money , and agents , reveals that outdated federal human resources systems are costing taxpayers nearly $1
ColumnServiceNow and UKG collaborate to supercharge employee productivity and efficiency with agentic AI
At Knowledge 2025, ServiceNow and UKG unveiled a groundbreaking partnership to integrate their AI platforms—ServiceNow's newly launched AI Agent Fabric and UKG's People Fabric—to transform HR, payroll, and workforce management. This strateg
Company NewsPapaya Global Announces CFO, CPO, and Key Executive Appointments to Drive Innovation and Expansion
Papaya Global , a leading workforce payroll and payments platform, has announced significant leadership changes to bolster its global expansion. Erez Simha joins as CFO, bringing vast IPO and M&A expertise, while Amit Levi is promoted to CP
Venture CapitalIntuit 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 CapitalTapcheck Secures $225M to Scale On-Demand Pay Platform Across U.S. Workforce
PLANO, Texas- Tapcheck , a leading on-demand pay provider, today announced it has raised $225 million in combined equity and debt financing. This latest funding includes a $25 million Series A extension round led by existing investor, Peak
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 CapitalNew York’s Jolly Raises $16.5M Series A to Scale AI-Driven Workforce Motivation System
Jolly , a New York-based workforce optimization platform, has secured $16.5 million in Series A funding led by former Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn, who also joins the board. The platform enables frontline workers to "Earn Points at Work™" by rew
Venture CapitalPalo Alto-Based Lumber Raises $15.5M Series A to Transform AI-Powered Construction Workforce Management
Lumber , an AI-powered workforce management platform for the construction industry, has secured a $15.5 million Series A funding led by Foundation Capital , with participation from Tishman Speyer, Carbide Ventures, 8VC, Sure Ventures, and F
Product NewsRemote Unveils Recruit: AI-Powered Hiring with One-Click Global Onboarding
Remote has introduced Recruit , an AI-driven talent sourcing solution that simplifies global hiring by providing access to a vast talent intelligence dataset, smart sourcing capabilities, and one-click compliant hiring. Through its partners
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 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 CapitalHelios Raises $15.5M to Transform Global Payroll & Workforce Management with AI
Helios , an AI-powered workforce management platform, has secured $15.5 million in seed funding to enhance how global companies hire, manage, and pay their teams compliantly. Founded by HR tech innovator Rick Hammell, Helios integrates payr
Venture CapitalPaychex’s Acquisition of Paycor Advances as HSR Waiting Period Ends
Paychex has announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) antitrust waiting period, marking a key milestone in its planned acquisition of Paycor HCM. This development clears a major regulatory hurdle, bringing the deal closer to c
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
Venture CapitalADP acquires Procesamiento Externo de Información, S.C. (PEI) in Mexico
ADP (Nasdaq: ADP) has acquired Procesamiento Externo de Información, S.C. ( PEI ), a Mexico-based payroll solutions provider. This acquisition strengthens ADP’s global presence in Latin America by integrating PEI’s domestic expertise with A
ColumnFor Ninth Time, UKG Ranked #1 in North American Midmarket Use Case in the Gartner Critical Capabilities for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises Report
UKG has been ranked highest for the ninth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises in the North American Midmarket Use Case. Their AI-driven UKG Pro HCM suite empowers
Product NewsPaylocity Launches New Recruiting Features to Transform High-Volume Hiring
Paylocity has announced new features in its Recruiting platform to address the challenges of high-volume hiring, particularly in industries like retail and hospitality. These enhancements include streamlined recruiter scheduling, candidate
Product NewsWorkJam Launches Shift Bidding to Simplify Scheduling and Ensure Compliance in Complex Frontline Work Environments
WorkJam introduces Shift Bidding, a new feature designed to simplify scheduling in complex environments like unionized workplaces. This innovative tool ensures compliance with union rules and regulations while empowering employees to rank s
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
Venture CapitalDeel Acquires Assemble: A New Era in Global Compensation Management
Deel’s acquisition of Assemble marks a significant advancement in global workforce management. By integrating Assemble’s robust compensation management tools into Deel’s platform, businesses can now access a seamless, data-driven solution f
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