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Mercor to Acquire Deeptune, Strengthening Reinforcement Learning Environments for AI Agents
Mercor will acquire Deeptune, the New York-based creator of high-fidelity reinforcement learning environments for AI agents. Deeptune’s team, led by founder & CEO Tim Lupo, will join Mercor in NYC. The deal follows Deeptune’s...
Venture CapitalSaile Raises $2.2M Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round Led by Matchstick Ventures to Address Structural Gaps in Healthcare Staffing and Credentialing
Healthcare staffing startup Saile raised a $2.2M oversubscribed pre-seed led by Matchstick Ventures. The company has already onboarded 5,000+ physicians and uses AI agents to automate recruiting, credentialing, onboarding, staffing, and com
Venture CapitalNatter Raises $23M to Reinvent Enterprise Voice with AI Conversations
Natter raises $23M to scale its AI-native conversation intelligence platform. It enables thousands of real-time 1:1 video conversations, delivering insights 40x richer than focus groups. Used by Accenture, ServiceNow, and PMI, it transforms
Venture CapitalTrayd Raises $10M to Transform Payroll for Specialty Trade Contractors with 31× Productivity Gains
Trayd raises $10M Series A led by White Star Capital, bringing total funding to $15M. Its construction payroll platform cuts processing time from 14 hours to 27 minutes while handling union rules, multi-state taxes, and compliance. Targets
Venture CapitalG&A Partners Acquires New York-Based CPEO Firm Ethan Allen HR Services, Expanding PEO and HR Outsourcing Capabilities in the Northeast
G&A Partners announced the acquisition of Ethan Allen HR Services , a long-established IRS-Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York. The transaction strengthens G&A’s footprint in the Hudso
Venture CapitalMagic Raises $10 M Seed to Power AI-Driven Personalisation in Hospitality
Magic , a New York-based startup, has emerged from stealth with its flagship product, Loyalist , an AI-powered CRM platform aimed at the hospitality industry. The company has raised a $10 million seed round led by Lerer Hippeau and other pa
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
Venture CapitalChapel Hill-Based Well Secures $30M to Scale AI-Driven Health Engagement System
Well , an AI-driven health engagement company based in Chapel Hill, has raised $30 million in new funding, bringing its total to over $150 million. This round will accelerate the development of its AI platform, concierge services, and predi
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 CapitalNYC Startup Ropes Secures $3.1M to Expand Role-Specific Skill Evaluations
Ropes , a New York-based AI hiring startup, has raised $3.1 million in seed funding led by GSV Ventures to expand its innovative platform that assesses technical candidates based on real-world simulations. Unlike traditional tests or biased
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 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
Product NewsStaffbase launches next-generation email solution to transform employee communications from unread to unmissable
Staffbase, the fastest-growing employee communications cloud, has launched "The New Staffbase Email" to revolutionize employee communication. This updated platform focuses on creating engaging, personalized, and data-driven emails, leveragi
Venture CapitalMaki Secures $28.6M to Revolutionize Talent Acquisition with Conversational AI
Maki , a leader in conversational AI for HR, has secured $28.6 million in Series A funding to redefine how organizations approach talent acquisition. With rapid growth in 2024 and large-scale partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, Maki’s
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 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 CapitalFleet Accelerates with $2.5M Seed Round: Driving the Future of Commuter Benefits
Fleet has announced the closure of its $2.5 million seed round led by Congruent Ventures, reaching a total of $5 million in venture capital. This funding supports Fleet's focus on enhancing its commuter benefits management platform, whic
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
Venture CapitalCapitalize Secures $19M to Revolutionize 401(k) Rollovers with Digital Innovation
Capitalize , a platform that facilitates the digital transfer and management of retirement assets, announced the closure of a $19 million Series B funding round led by RRE Ventures. This investment will accelerate the adoption of their tech
EarningsDayforce Q2 2024: Strong Growth and Exciting Future with $500M Share Repurchase
Dayforce Inc ., a leader in human capital management technology, reported strong financial results for Q2 2024, with recurring revenue up 20% and total revenue up 16%. Operating cash flow increased by 16% year-to-date, leading to a $500 mil
Venture CapitalTechWolf Raises $42.75M to Revolutionize AI-Driven Talent Management
TechWolf , a Belgian AI company, has raised $42.75 million in a Series B funding round led by Felix Capital, with participation from notable investors such as SAP, ServiceNow Ventures, and Workday Ventures. Founded in 2018 by Andreas De Nev
Company NewsStacy Greiner Elevated To Interim CEO For DailyPay
DailyPay announced the appointment of Stacy Greiner as interim CEO, effective June 1, 2024, following Kevin Coop's decision to step down and serve as a board advisor. Greiner, the current COO, has been integral to overseeing DailyPay's busi
Product NewsSense AI Products Pass Bias Audit Conducted by Holistic AI
Sense , a leader in AI-driven talent engagement, has announced that its AI Chatbot and Candidate Matching products passed a bias audit by Holistic AI. This audit ensures compliance with New York City's Local Law 144, which mandates bias aud
Venture CapitalArgyle Secures $30M in Funding to Bolster Growth of the Payroll Connectivity Platform of the Future
Argyle , a leading provider of direct-source income and employment data, has closed a $30 million funding round, spearheaded by Rockefeller Asset Management’s Fintech Innovation Fund, with continued support from Bain Capital Ventures, Signa
Venture CapitalIntenseye Secures Record-breaking $64M Series B to Advance Its Mission of Transforming Workplace Safety With AI
Intenseye , an AI-powered workplace safety leader, has raised $64 million in Series B funding, marking the largest investment in the sector. The company is recognized for its innovative technology that proactively identifies workplace hazar
Venture CapitalTuned Secures $3.2M Seed Extension to Scale Hearing Health Benefits for Modern Workforce
Tuned , a digital hearing health innovator, has successfully raised an oversubscribed $3.2 million seed extension, led by Unum Group with participation from Distributed Ventures. This funding boosts Tuned's total capital to $8.2 million, un
Venture CapitalDailyPay Closes Transactions Totaling $175 Million; Company's Valuation Increases by 75%
DailyPay, a New York City-based company specializing in on-demand pay solutions, has successfully raised over $175 million through a mix of debt and equity funding. This substantial financial injection includes $100 million in increased sec
Venture CapitalEmpowering the Workforce: weavix Raises $23.6M in Series B for AI-Enhanced Worker Connectivity
weavix , a Wichita-based technology firm, has announced a significant milestone in its growth journey by securing $23.6 million in Series B funding. This investment round, led by global software investor Insight Partners, with contributions
Venture CapitalVestwell's Series D Success: Paving the Future of Fintech with $125 Million
Vestwell, a trailblazer in the savings platform sector, has successfully raised $125 million in its Series D funding round. This significant investment, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and supported by other key investors, marks a major
Venture CapitalMiami-Based Traba Secures $22M Funding: Revolutionizing Light Industrial Staffing
Traba, a leading marketplace for light industrial staffing, has raised $22 million in a funding round led by Founders Fund. The investment marks a significant valuation increase from last year and includes participation from returning inves
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