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Energage and Engagedly Merge to Unite AI Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Employer Brand
Energage and Engagedly have merged to create a unified platform spanning employee engagement, performance, learning, recognition, development and employer brand. Energage brings insights from 30M+ employee surveys across 80,000 organizations. EXTON, Pa.–Energage, the HR...
Singapore-Based Global Payroll and HR Platform BIPO Secures US$50M Investment from Apis Partners to Expand Across 170+ Markets
Apis Partners has invested US$50 million in BIPO to accelerate the Singapore-headquartered company’s global expansion, disciplined M&A strategy, AI roadmap, and embedded financial services capabilities. BIPO, described as Asia Pacific’s leading payroll payment processing...
Boston-Based Frontline Employee Experience Platform Blink Raises $17M Led by EHI
Blink has raised $17M in new funding led by Enlightened Hospitality Investments, affiliated with Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. The round coincides with a new global partnership with Shake Shack and will support Blink’s AI-fi
Venture CapitalNew York Savings Infrastructure Platform Vestwell Raises $385M to Expand AI-Native Capabilities
Vestwell has raised $385 million in Series E funding, doubling its valuation since its 2023 Series D. The round was led by Blue Owl Capital and Sixth Street Growth, with participation from major institutional investors including Neuberger B
Venture CapitalBenepass Raises $40M Series B to Redesign Employer Benefits for Rising Healthcare Costs
Benepass announced a $40 million Series B funding round led by Centana Growth Partners , with participation from FoW Partners and existing investors Portage Ventures and Threshold Ventures. The New York–based benefits capital management pla
Venture Capital401GO Secures $33M Series B to Scale Its Unified 401(k) Infrastructure
401GO has secured a $33 million Series B round led by Centana Growth Partners, marking a significant milestone in the fast-changing retirement technology market. As a fully-owned and vertically integrated 401(k) platform, 401GO differentiat
Venture CapitalDayforce Enters into US$12.3 Billion Definitive Agreement with Thoma Bravo to Become a Private Company
Dayforce , a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash deal valued at US$12.3 billion. Under the agreement, Dayforce shareholders will recei
Venture CapitalDarwinbox Secures US$40M from Teachers’ Venture Growth to Fuel North America Expansion and AI-First HCM Innovation
Darwinbox , a fast-growing AI-powered human capital management (HCM) platform, has secured US$40 million from Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), part of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. The funding will accelerate the company’s North Americ
Venture CapitalEmployee Navigator Raises $100M to Fuel AI-Powered HR and Benefits Platform Expansion
Employee Navigator , a leading U.S.-based benefits administration and HR software provider, has completed a $100 million funding round from its existing investors, JMI Equity and Spectrum Equity. This minority investment facilitated a $120
Venture CapitalgoHappy Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Pamlico Capital to Accelerate Innovation in Frontline Employee Engagement
goHappy , a Richmond-based provider of app-free frontline employee engagement solutions, has received a strategic growth investment from Pamlico Capital to accelerate innovation and product expansion. Serving over 1 million frontline worker
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 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 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
Venture Capitalfinally raises $200M Series B with $50M equity and $150M credit facility
finally , an AI-driven, all-in-one finance and HR suite for small and medium businesses (SMBs), has raised $200 million in Series B funding, consisting of $50 million in equity from PeakSpan Capital and a $150 million credit facility from E
Venture CapitalBenchmark Analytics® Announces Strategic Growth Investment from PSG Equity
Benchmark Analytics , a leading SaaS-based analytics platform focused on improving law enforcement personnel management and officer wellness, has received a strategic growth investment from PSG Equity. This partnership aims to enhance and e
Venture CapitalTokyo's HR Tech Leader SmartHR Secures $140 Million Series E Funding
KKR and Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) have announced a $140 million Series E investment in SmartHR , a leading cloud-native human resources management platform in Japan. This funding will drive SmartHR's growth, including new solution deve
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 CapitalCariloop Secures $20 Million in Series C Funding to Accelerate Growth and Expand Caregiver Support Solutions
Cariloop , a leading platform in comprehensive caregiver support, has successfully closed its Series C funding round with $20 million, led by ABS Capital. This investment underscores the significant growth and nationwide traction Cariloop h
Venture CapitalModal Announces $25 Million Series A to Upskill Employees in AI
Modal, a premier skills development platform specializing in data and analytics training, has successfully secured a $25 million Series A funding led by Left Lane Capital and Ensemble VC, with contributions from Signalfire and Learn Capital
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 CapitalTava Health Raises $20 Million to Bridge the Gap in Mental Health Care with a Therapist-Centric Approach
Tava Health , a mental health platform, has raised $20 million in Series B funding led by Catalyst Investors. The investment will support product development, expansion of the provider network, and enhancement of partnerships with employers
Product NewsPerformYard Secures $95M for Revolutionary Staff Performance Tools
PerformYard, a staff performance management platform, recently raised $95 million in funding led by Updata Partners. Founded by Ben Hastings and Jon Malpass, PerformYard provides tools for employee reviews, goal setting, and feedback, integ
Venture CapitalContactMonkey secures $55M in Series A funding, led by Updata Partners
ContactMonkey, an innovative internal email communications platform, has recently secured a significant $55 million in Series A funding from Updata Partners. This investment comes at a crucial time when employee engagement is increasingly v
Venture CapitalKahuna Workforce Solutions Raises $21M in Series B to Transform Frontline Skills Management
Kahuna Workforce Solutions recently secured a $21 million Series B funding from Resolve Growth Partners to enhance its skills management technology for frontline workers. This significant investment marks a milestone in Kahuna's growth traj
Venture CapitalSan Diego-based Payroll Integrations Secures $20M in Series A: A Deep Dive into the Future of Employee Financial Wellness
San Diego-based startup, Payroll Integrations, has successfully raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. The company, founded by Doug Sabella and Andrew Hallengren, specializes in providing a unique integration platform-as-a-service
Venture CapitalWork Shield raises $6 million from Ballast Point Ventures
Work Shield, a Dallas-based incident management technology firm, has secured a $6 million investment from Ballast Point Ventures. This strategic move aims to bolster Work Shield's comprehensive solution for reporting, investigating, and res
Venture CapitalOfficeRnD Secures Investment from Blue Star Innovation Partners: What's Next for Flexible Workspaces?
OfficeRnD Announces Strategic Partnership with Blue Star Innovation Partners, Aiming to Transform the Coworking and Hybrid Work Industries Today marks a significant milestone for OfficeRnD, a leading provider of workspace management solutio
Venture CapitalRedefining Hospitality Workforce Management: New York's Harri Raises $43M in Latest Funding
Harri, a leader in Frontline Employee Experience technology, has successfully closed its Series B funding round, raising $43M led by Atalaya Capital Management and Golub Growth. The funding will accelerate Harri's expansion and innovation i
Venture CapitalHiringBranch Secures $2.5M in Funding Round Led by BDC Capital to Revolutionize HR
MONTREAL, QC October 4, 2023 / HiringBranch announced today that it has secured $2.5 million in non-dilutive funds from BDC Capital's Growth & Transition Capital division. BDC, Canada's bank for entrepreneurs, is investing in HiringBranch
Venture CapitalSales Commission Startup Performio Scores $13M Funding Round
Performio, a West Hollywood, CA-based incentive compensation software company, raised $13 million in growth capital financing. IRVINE, Calif. , June 14, 2022 Performio , a leading enterprise-grade sales commission software solution provi
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