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LumApps and Beekeeper , two founder-led leaders in workplace technology, are merging in a Bridgepoint-backed deal that values the combined company at over $1 billion . The new entity will serve 7 million users across 2,000+ organizations ,
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
Company NewsEnd of an Era: Zen JV Files for Bankruptcy, Marking the Final Chapter for CareerBuilder and Monster
Zen JV, LLC, the parent entity behind well-known recruitment brands like CareerBuilder and Monster Worldwide, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the District of Delaware. The filing includes ten affiliated entities and initiates a forma
Venture CapitalAya Healthcare Acquires Locum’s Nest to Advance Innovative Workforce Solutions in the UK
Aya Healthcare, the largest healthcare staffing and talent software company in the U.S., has acquired Locum’s Nest, a leading U.K.-based digital workforce platform that connects clinicians with open NHS shifts. This acquisition aims to comb
Venture CapitalVancouver’s Acorn Secures $12.3M to Advance Performance Learning Systems (PLMS)
Acorn , a Vancouver-based AI-powered performance and learning management platform, has secured $12.3 million in Series A funding led by Level Equity. The funding will accelerate product innovation and global expansion, coinciding with the l
Venture CapitalRippling Raises $450M in Series G, Valuation Soars to $16.8B as YC Becomes a Customer
Rippling has raised $450M in a Series G round, boosting its valuation to $16.8B. The round includes investors like Elad Gil, Sands Capital, GIC, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Baillie Gifford, and Y Combinator. A $200M tender offer accompanies
Venture CapitalUK-Based Ravio Secures $12M to Disrupt Outdated Salary Practices with Live Benchmarking Tools
Ravio , a London-based compensation data platform, has secured a $12 million Series A round led by Spark Capital to transform how companies manage pay. With outdated compensation benchmarks often based on data that is over a year old, Ravio
Venture CapitalRevelio Labs Acquires Salary Board to Expand Global Compensation Analytics
Revelio Labs , a leading provider of workforce intelligence, has acquired Salary Board, a prominent player in real-time compensation data and labor market insights. This strategic acquisition expands Revelio Labs' global dataset and enhance
Venture CapitalSan Diego’s HelloSky Secures $5.5M Seed Funding to Scale AI-Powered Executive Search Tool
HelloSky , formerly known as Skyminyr, has raised $5.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round to accelerate its AI-powered talent intelligence platform tailored for executive search. With $1 million in ARR already achieved and new leadersh
Product NewsSalary.com Unveils Agentic AI Platform for HR and Compensation
Salary.com has launched the first-ever Agentic AI platform tailored specifically for HR and compensation professionals. By integrating advanced agentic AI and large language models (LLMs), this platform automates complex workflows, enables
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 CapitalSpain-Based Job&Talent Secures €92M to Accelerate AI-Driven Staffing Solutions
Job&Talent , a Spain-based digital staffing platform, has secured €92 million (US$101.3 million) in a Series F funding round, bringing its valuation to €1.3 billion. The funding will accelerate its international growth and support its AI-dr
Product NewsJosh Bersin Company's Galileo™ Leaps Ahead with Next-Gen Reasoning Model & Industry-Leading Skills and Jobs Knowledge Base
With a new reasoning model, Galileo™ Mercury release now features "chain of thought" processing for advanced AI capability. A New "Consultant Mode" transforms Galileo into an HR and organizational consultant. Vast datasets of jobs, skills,
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
Company NewsHudson Global Reports 2024 Financial Results: $140.1M Revenue (-13.2%), $4.8M Net Loss, $17.7M Cash Reserves, and $0.9M Adjusted EBITDA
Hudson Global, a leading global talent solutions provider, reported its Q4 2024 and full-year financial results. The company faced a 13.2% decline in annual revenue, reflecting a challenging hiring environment worldwide. Despite a net loss
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
Company NewsTalent Shortage Concerns Drive Shift to Skills-Based Strategies, Workday Research Finds
Workday ’s latest report, The Global State of Skills, highlights a growing concern among business leaders: 51% fear future talent shortages, and only 32% feel confident in their workforce’s skills for long-term success. As AI reshapes indus
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 CapitalTalent Intelligence Leader Loxo Raises $115M to Revolutionize AI Recruiting with Tritium Partners Investment
Loxo , a leading AI-powered talent intelligence platform, has secured a $115 million growth investment led by private equity firm Tritium Partners . This funding will accelerate AI and product development , further solidifying Loxo's positi
EarningsFiverr Reports 13% Q4 Revenue Growth, Unveils AI and Freelancer Equity Initiatives
Fiverr delivered an exceptional 2024 performance, closing the year with double-digit revenue growth and a 20% Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q4. Despite a decline in marketplace revenue and active buyers, the company saw significant gains in ser
Product NewsFiverr Unveils Fiverr Go, a Visionary AI Platform that Puts Creators Front and Center
Fiverr has launched Fiverr Go , a revolutionary AI platform designed to help freelancers scale their businesses while maintaining full creative rights . Unlike traditional AI tools that exploit human creativity, Fiverr Go introduces a susta
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 NewsDHI Group Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) reported a 7% decline in total revenue for both Q4 2024 and full-year 2024. ClearanceJobs revenue grew by 7% in Q4 and 8% for the full year , while Dice revenue fell by 14% for both periods. Net income for Q4 202
Venture CapitalASGN Incorporated to Acquire TopBloc, A Preferred Workday Services Partner
ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN), a leading IT services provider, has announced its acquisition of TopBloc, a high-growth Workday consultancy, for $340 million in cash and equity. This move positions ASGN as a key player in the expanding Work
Company Newsbeqom Appoints Lars Pedersen as CEO
beqom, a global leader in compensation management, embarks on an exciting new chapter as Lars Pedersen assumes the role of CEO, succeeding co-founder Fabio Ronga. With a strong foundation established under Ronga's leadership, including sign
Venture CapitalHolly Secures $2.2M to Solve Million-Job Vacancy Crisis in Government Workforce
Holly, an AI-powered GovTech platform, has secured $2.2 million in pre-seed funding to address the million-job vacancy crisis in the government workforce. By modernizing outdated hiring systems, Holly accelerates recruitment for 24 million
Venture CapitalFrontier Direct Care Announces Initial Closing of its $20 Million Series B Financing
Frontier Direct Care , a Texas-based innovator in employer-sponsored healthcare, has secured $20 million in Series B funding led by Mehshah Capital. This funding will propel the company's mission to transform healthcare by improving accessi
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
Venture CapitalLegion Technologies Secures $50M: AI-Powered Workforce Management on the Rise
Legion Technologies has secured $50 million in financing from Silicon Valley Bank, rounding out a $100 million funding round in 2024 and bringing its total funding to $195 million. Known for its AI-native, employee-centric workforce managem
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