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WorkStep has officially acquired WorkHound, a frontline employee feedback platform, in a strategic move to deepen its impact on frontline workforce engagement. By combining WorkStep’s data-driven insights and WorkHound’s real-time feedback
Company NewsWorkday Puts AI Agents Center Stage with Rock Stars Gwen Stefani, Paul Stanley, and Billy Idol
Rockers Tell Office Workers “We’ll Stay Out of Your World, if You Stay Out of Ours” PLEASANTON, Calif., Apr. 7, 2025 – Workday, Inc . (NASDAQ: WDAY), the AI platform for managing people , money , and agents , is bringing AI agents cent
Venture CapitalCologne-Based peopleIX Secures €2.3M Pre-Seed to Revolutionize AI-Driven Workforce Intelligence
peopleIX , a Cologne-based AI-powered people intelligence platform, has secured €2.3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Earlybird-X with contributions from neoteq ventures, TS Ventures, and HR Tech business angels. The company aims to solv
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 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 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 CapitalHeyMilo Secures $2.2 Million to Interview and Evaluate Candidates at Scale with AI Agents
HeyMilo , an AI-powered candidate screening platform, has secured $2.2 million in seed funding led by Canaan Partners, highlighting the growing demand for AI-driven hiring solutions. HeyMilo automates the early interview process using AI ag
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 CapitalConversational AI Leader Paradox Acquires People Analytics Platform Eqtble to Advance AI Vision
Paradox , a leader in conversational AI for talent acquisition, has acquired people analytics platform Eqtble . The acquisition aims to enhance AI-driven hiring intelligence by integrating Eqtble's expertise in workforce analytics with Para
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
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
Company NewsEngagedly Announces the Top 100 Global HR Influencers of 2024
The Eighth Annual list celebrates the achievements of people strategists who are driving impactful change in the workplace. ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11, 2024 — Engagedly, the world’s most adaptable and connected employee experience platform, proud
Venture CapitalCheckmate Raises $1.6 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Pre-Employment Screening Solutions in the U.S., Australia, and Southeast Asia
Checkmate, a leading provider of pre-employment screening solutions, has raised $1.6 million USD in Seed funding from Wavemaker Partners, Southeast Asia's top VC firm. This funding will support Checkmate's expansion into new markets, includ
Venture CapitalAssessio Acquires Wisnio to Redefine Talent Assessment with AI
Assessio International Holding AB has strategically acquired Wisnio, an innovative HR tech provider specializing in talent assessment and development with advanced generative AI technology. This acquisition enhances Assessio's offerings in
Venture CapitalMilan-Based Skillvue Raises $2.8M to Lead Skills-Based Recruitment Revolution
Skillvue , an HR tech startup based in Milan, announced a $2.8 million funding round for its AI platform, which facilitates a skills-based approach in recruitment, talent development, and internal mobility. Founded in 2021 by Nicolò Mazzocc
Product NewsThe Josh Bersin Company Launches HR Career Navigator: The World's First AI-Powered Development Coach for HR Professionals
The Josh Bersin Company has launched the HR Career Navigator™, the world’s first AI-powered development coach specifically designed for HR professionals. This platform leverages over 25 years of research combined with Eightfold’s Talent Int
Product Newsbswift Launches Emma EnrollPro: Mindful AI Revolutionizes Employee Benefits Enrollment
bswift ® , a leader in cloud-based benefits administration, has launched Emma EnrollPro, an AI-powered decision support tool designed to revolutionize employee benefits enrollment. Emma EnrollPro offers a personalized, intuitive experience
Product NewsERIN Launches Cutting-Edge Employee Recognition Platform to Boost Employee Retention & Company Culture
ERIN has launched a cutting-edge Employee Recognition Platform designed to enhance employee retention and company culture. This innovative platform integrates peer-to-peer recognition, automated rewards, and gamification to create an engagi
Venture CapitalHumanly Acquires Teamable, Introducing an AI-First End-to-End Recruiting Powerhouse
Humanly , a leading AI-powered recruiting solutions provider, has acquired Teamable to solidify its position as a comprehensive end-to-end solution in talent acquisition. This acquisition will allow Humanly to offer an integrated suite of t
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
Venture CapitalHR Solution Remofirst Raises $25 Million Series A Funding to Make it Affordable and Easy to Employ Global Remote Teams
Remofirst , a leading HR tech platform specializing in global employment and compliance solutions, has successfully raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Octopus Ventures, with contributions from existing in
Product NewsWorkleap acquires US-based Pingboard, an employee experience SaaS company recognized for its industry-leading org chart and employee directory capabilities
After receiving a $125M CAD investment from CDPQ, Workleap made an acquisition to accelerate its growth strategy, increase market share and broaden product offerings. MONTREAL , Dec. 6, 2023 Workleap , a leading software company behind p
Company NewsMeet 'Vee': Visier's AI Assistant That Democratizes Workforce Insights
Visier, a global leader in people analytics, made significant announcements at the annual HR Technology Conference. The company introduced its vision for Systemic HR, a unified HR model powered by connected data. Visier also unveiled 'Vee,'
Venture CapitalInploi, the Talent Attraction Technology Scale-up, has Raised a £1.35m Round to Develop its Growth Team
LONDON , July 25, 2023 -- inploi , the talent attraction technology scale-up, has raised a £1.35m round to develop its growth team and accelerate the go-to-market (GTM) strategy for their Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering ahead of a pl
HR TechnologyCandorIQ: The YC-Backed Startup Making Waves in the HR Tech and FinTech Sectors
In the bustling world of startups, one name has recently caught our attention: CandorIQ. This innovative company, a proud member of Y Combinator's Summer 2023 batch, is on a mission to streamline headcount and compensation planning, promisi
Venture CapitalRecruitBot Secures Additional $8.2M, Totaling $11.2M in Seed Funding to Reinvent Recruiting with AI
San Francisco-based startup RecruitBot has raised an additional $8.2M in seed funding, bringing its total to $11.2M. The round was led by Slow Ventures, OCA, Freestyle, Parade, and Kevin Mehaffey. The company plans to use the funds to expan
Venture CapitalZinc Secures a £5 Million Series A to Revolutionise Background Checks
In a round led by AVP (AXA Venture Partners) with participation from existing investor Seedcamp. Zinc , a leading provider of automated global background checks, is transforming the digital work identity landscape with an innovative approac
HR TechnologyY Combinator's Revenue Leaders: A Deep Dive into the HR Tech Landscape
The article explores the future trends and opportunities in the HR Tech domain based on the performance of HR Tech companies in Y Combinator's list of top companies by revenue. Key players such as Checkr, Deel, Gusto, and Rippling are discu
Venture CapitalRadancy Acquires Ascendify, Strengthening Its Talent Acquisition Cloud with Advanced CRM Capabilities
Summary： Radancy, a global leader in talent acquisition software, has announced the acquisition of Ascendify, thus bolstering its Talent Acquisition Cloud with advanced candidate relationship management capabilities. The acquisition is inte
Venture CapitalHR Employee Benefits Platform Fringe Raises $17M to Offer Customizable Perks
Fringe, an HR tech startup enabling companies to offer customizable perks and benefits to employees, today announced that it raised $17 million in a funding round led by Origin Ventures and Felton Group. CEO Jordan Peace says that the proc
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