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Warp Raises $60M Series B to Challenge Workday, Rippling, and ADP in AI-Native Payroll Compliance
Warp has raised $60M in Series B funding led by Battery Ventures, with Peak XV, Sound Ventures, Y Combinator, and HOF Capital participating. The AI-native startup automates payroll, onboarding, tax compliance, IT management, benefits...
Company NewsGusto Surpasses $1 Billion in Revenue, Serving More Than 500,000 Small Businesses
Gusto has surpassed $1B in trailing 12-month revenue, serving 500,000+ U.S. small businesses. The company added roughly 50,000 customers last quarter, achieved five consecutive quarters of ARR acceleration, and says more than half of ARR no
Venture CapitalGusto Acquires Mosey to Build End-to-End Compliance Infrastructure for SMBs
Gusto has acquired Mosey to expand its capabilities beyond payroll and HR into end-to-end compliance management for small businesses. Serving over 400,000 businesses, Gusto aims to integrate state and local registrations, filings, renewals,
Venture CapitalVestwell Completes Accrue 401k Acquisition, Expanding Platform Capabilities
Vestwell completed its acquisition of Accrue 401k. Starting Jan 30, 2026, nearly 30,000 plans and ~350,000 savers will transition to its payroll-integrated savings platform. Plans connected to QuickBooks, Rippling, Paylocity, Deel, Square,
Venture CapitalGusto Partners with zerohash to Enable Instant Global Stablecoin Payouts
Gusto has partnered with zerohash to introduce instant, global stablecoin payout capabilities across its payments platform, currently available in beta. By integrating zerohash’s regulated, enterprise-grade onchain settlement infrastructur
Product NewsDianaHR Deploys First Production-Grade "HR Agent" to Automate Employee Onboarding
DianaHR has announced the launch of its Agentic Onboarding system, marking what the company describes as the first production-grade AI “HR Agent” capable of executing end-to-end employee onboarding with minimal human intervention. Designed
Venture CapitalVestwell to Acquire Accrue 401k, Becoming the Platform for Nearly 30,000 Guideline Plans
Vestwell announced an agreement to acquire Accrue 401k, the entity formed to support the nearly 30,000 Guideline retirement plans excluded from Gusto’s acquisition of Guideline. Once finalized, approximately 350,000 savers across small and
Venture CapitalHireRight Acquires BGC Brasil, Expanding Services in Latin America’s Largest Background Screening Market
HireRight, a leading global provider of background screening and workforce risk management solutions, has acquired BGC Brasil , one of Brazil’s top background check firms. The move significantly strengthens HireRight’s presence in Latin Ame
Company NewsParafin and Gusto Launch Payroll Bridge: Line of Credit to Help 400K+ SMBs Pay Staff on Time
Parafin and Gusto have partnered to launch Payroll Bridge, a payroll line of credit designed to help small businesses cover payroll during cash flow gaps. Integrated directly into Gusto’s platform, the solution ensures employees are paid on
Product NewsHiBob Launches Native US Payroll to Cut Complexity and Build Confidence for SMBs
HiBob has launched its native US Payroll and Benefits Administration solution, integrating payroll, benefits, and HR into one unified platform. Backed by Gusto Embedded Payroll technology, this AI-powered solution offers real-time analytics
Venture CapitalDianaHR Secures $3.7M Seed to Disrupt SMB HR with AI-Powered HR-as-a-Service
DianaHR , a San Francisco–based startup founded by former Gusto Head of Engineering Upeka Bee, has raised a $3.7 million seed round led by SNR Ventures with participation from General Catalyst, Y Combinator, and unicorn founders from Mercur
Venture CapitalGusto to Acquire Guideline, Creating a Unified HR and Retirement Platform for Small Businesses
Gusto has announced an agreement to acquire Guideline , a leading retirement benefits platform serving over one million people and 65,000 small businesses. The deal, pending final approvals, aims to create a unified solution for payroll, HR
Venture CapitalYC-Backed Central Secures $8.6M to Automate Payroll & HR for Startups
Central , a Y Combinator-backed startup, has raised $8.6 million in seed funding led by First Round Capital to build the first AI-native back-office platform for startups. Unlike traditional HR and finance tools, Central integrates directly
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
Product NewsSymmetry Introduces Fast, Compliant I-9 Verification for Onboarding and Payroll Providers in Partnership with WorkBright
Symmetry has partnered with employment verification leader WorkBright to launch " Symmetry I-9 " a new solution designed to streamline and automate the I-9 employment verification process for onboarding and payroll providers. This collabora
Product NewsLattice Debuts AI Agent for HR as HRIS Customer Growth Surges 250%
Lattice has introduced an AI-powered HR agent to streamline HR processes and enhance employee productivity. The AI agent automates responses to common HR inquiries, allowing HR teams to focus on strategic tasks like performance management a
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
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
Company NewsLattice's 2025 State of People Strategy Report: HR at a Crossroads with AI, DEIB, and Manager Engagement
Lattice 's 2025 State of People Strategy Report reveals that HR is at a critical juncture, facing challenges like declining employee engagement, reduced DEIB prioritization, and the slow adoption of AI. The report emphasizes the importance
Venture CapitalEvery Secures $22.5 Million Series A to Redefine HR Tech for Early-Stage Startups
Every.io has raised $22.5M in a Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Okta Ventures, and Base10 Partners. The company's mission is to help tech founders focus on growth by simplifying and automating
Product NewsLattice Unveils Game-Changing HRIS at Lattiverse: A New Era in People Management
Lattice announced the official launch of its highly anticipated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) on October 8th. The full functionality of Lattice HRIS will be showcased at the annual Lattiverse conference. After a successful earl
Venture CapitalNYC-Based Thera Secures $4M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Global Payroll and Payments
Thera , a New York City-based payroll and payments platform, has secured $4 million in seed funding, led by Y Combinator and other prominent investors. Founded by former Amazon engineer Akhil Reddy, Thera aims to simplify global payroll man
Product NewsLattice to Become the First Company to Introduce Digital Worker Employee Records
Lattice has made a groundbreaking announcement as the first company to introduce official employee records for digital workers. Recognizing the profound impact of AI on the global workforce, Lattice aims to ensure transparent and accountabl
Product NewsLattice Adds Payroll, Powering Strategic Pay Cycles for High-Growth Companies
Lattice, a leading people platform, has announced the launch of Lattice Payroll, an end-to-end payroll solution integrated into its HRIS and Talent Suite. This solution aims to help mid-sized and growing companies streamline payroll process
Product NewsLattice's New HRIS: A One-Stop Solution for Modern HR Teams
Founded in 2015, Lattice has been a trailblazer in the realm of people management software. Initially focusing on continuous performance management solutions, the San Francisco-based company has since broadened its offerings to include empl
Company NewsTruework Announces Guardian HR Product to Securely Automate Income Verifications for Payroll Providers
SAN FRANCISCO , July 13, 2023 -- Truework , a leading provider in verification of income and employment (VOIE) in the U.S., announced today the launch of Truework Guardian, a new verification automation tool for employees, employers and pa
Venture CapitalClair raises $175 million in funding to launch first free, on-demand pay solution powered by Pathward®, N.A., to help front-line workers get paid same day
July 6, 2023 – Clair , a mission-driven fintech company, today announced it raised $175 million in funding to launch the first free, consumer-friendly, on-demand pay solution as a consumer lending program backed by an FDIC-insured bank. Th
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
Company NewsRemote and Gusto launch global employment and compliance partnership for U.S. companies
Remote work was the beginning. Distributed work is the present — and the future — for businesses looking to hire the best people. Today, Remote and Gusto are establishing a new partnership to help SMBs in the United States access global tal
Venture CapitalA Provider of Modern Payroll Infrastructure Salsa Secures $10 Million to Reimagine Payroll
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2023 -- Salsa , a startup that allows software platforms to embed and launch payroll features inside their own products, announced today it has raised $10 million in funding to modernize the way workers get paid. Sals
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