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Shore Capital Acquires Denver-Based ThrivePass to Accelerate Employee Benefits Technology Growth
Shore Capital Partners has acquired Denver-based ThrivePass, an employee benefits technology platform serving employers, brokers and PEOs. Financial terms were not disclosed. ThrivePass supports lifestyle spending accounts, rewards, tuition reimbursement, COBRA administration and pre-tax...
Product NewsTextio Launches Lavalier to Raise the Hiring Bar With Interview Intelligence
Textio has introduced Lavalier , a new interview intelligence platform designed to help recruiting teams improve hiring quality through structured and evidence-based interviews. Announced in San Francisco, Lavalier aims to address long-stan
Venture CapitalDayforce acquired for $12.3B by Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo has completed its acquisition of Dayforce in a transaction valued at approximately $12.3 billion, marking one of the largest private equity deals in the human capital management (HCM) sector. Under the terms, shareholders receiv
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 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
Venture CapitalCoursera to Combine with Udemy to Empower the Global Workforce with Skills for the AI Era
Coursera and Udemy have announced a landmark merger agreement valued at approximately $2.5 billion, bringing together two of the world’s most prominent online learning platforms at a critical moment for the global workforce. Under the all-s
Product NewsDeel Launches Deel Works Editorial Hub, Reveals North America's PTO Problem
Deel has launched Deel Works , a new editorial hub focused on the future of work, alongside its first major data-driven study examining global paid time off (PTO) usage. Led by newly appointed Economist Lauren Thomas, formerly of Stripe and
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
Company NewsUKG Launches Venture Fund
UKG, a leading global AI platform for HR, pay, and workforce management, has launched UKG Ventures , a strategic investment fund focused on the next generation of worktech innovators. The fund targets early to growth-stage startups that ali
Company NewsHelios Rebrands as Globalli, Launching the World's First-Ever Global People Operating System
Helios has rebranded as Globalli and launched the world’s first-ever Global People Operating System (OS) , designed to unify payroll, compliance, and HR across more than 125 countries. The platform integrates employees and contractors into
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
Product NewsBrainbase Labs Leverages AWS to Launch Kafka Workforce: a Highly-Specialized AI Employee Platform for Enterprise
Brainbase Labs launched Kafka Workforce , an enterprise platform on AWS that lets companies onboard highly-specialized AI employees —in under an hour via natural language. Each AI worker has its own computer, persistent storage, browser, te
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
Product NewsDeel Launches AI Workforce with 7 Specialized Agents to Transform HR and Payroll
Deel has launched its AI Workforce , a new platform feature designed to help global HR and payroll teams manage administrative workloads through AI-powered agents. With seven specialized AI agents for functions like hiring, payroll, complia
Product NewsLeena AI Announces the Launch of Voice-Enabled, Agentic AI Colleagues to Revolutionize Employee Centricity and Enterprise Productivity
Leena AI has launched voice-enabled Agentic AI colleagues to revolutionize employee support and workplace productivity. These AI agents use natural voice interactions to assist employees across HR, IT, Sales, Finance, and more—anytime, anyw
HotNewsJob Boards Are Dying—AI Is Becoming the New Hiring Front Door
In July 2025, Japanese HR services giant Recruit Holdings announced a sweeping reorganization of its HR technology division, cutting approximately 1,300 jobs , or 6% of the department’s global workforce. The restructuring directly impacts i
Company News“The Spy in the Slack Channel”: Inside the Silicon Valley Espionage Scandal Between Rippling and Deel
In a plot that feels more like the screenplay of a corporate thriller than a courtroom reality, two of Silicon Valley’s most celebrated HR tech unicorns—Rippling and Deel—are now locked in a high-stakes legal war involving secret communicat
Venture CapitalMarit Health Launches Groundbreaking Community-Powered Platform for Salary Transparency in Medicine, Secures $3.2M Seed Round
Marit Health , a newly launched platform designed to provide salary transparency for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), is revolutionizing the healthcare sector. Backed by $3.2 million in seed funding, Marit offers clinician
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 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
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
Venture CapitalCanada-Based Borderless AI Secures $5M Seed Extension, Raising Total Funding to $32M for HR Tech Innovation
Borderless AI has introduced HRGPT, a transformative AI-powered search engine designed specifically for HR teams and employees. HRGPT enables real-time retrieval of internal HR data and external HR regulations while providing transparency t
Product NewsZoho Launches Zoho Payroll, a Comprehensive Solution That Simplifies Payroll Processing and Compliance for Businesses in the United States
Zoho Corporation has launched the US edition of Zoho Payroll, providing an all-in-one solution for simplifying payroll management, automating tax compliance, and connecting HR and financial operations. This release enhances Zoho's robust fi
Venture CapitalBluespine Raises $7.2 Million in Seed Funding to Help Self-Insured Employers Tackle Medical Overbilling
Bluespine , an AI-powered claims cost reduction platform, has raised $7.2 million in seed funding led by Team8. Targeting medical overbilling, a significant contributor to the $300 billion healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse crisis, Bluespin
EarningsServiceNow Reports Q3 2024 Financial Results: 23% Subscription Revenue Growth, Total Revenue Reaches $2.797 Billion
ServiceNow exceeds guidance across all Q3 2024 topline growth and profitability metrics; raises 2024 subscription revenues guidance Subscription revenues of $2,715 million in Q3 2024, representing 23% year‑over‑year growth, 22.5% in constan
Product NewsEveree Launches Flex Suite to Simplify Payroll for Staffing, Gig Apps, and Other Flexible Workforces
Everee has launched Flex Suite, a comprehensive payroll solution tailored for staffing and gig economy businesses. Designed for complex workforce arrangements, Flex Suite simplifies payroll processes, automates compliance, and provides cust
Product NewsIntroducing Ask BambooHR: AI-Powered Solution Revolutionizing HR Efficiency and Employee Support
BambooHR , the leading cloud-based HR platform, introduces Ask BambooHR, an AI-powered chat interface designed to help HR professionals reclaim time by automating responses to routine questions about policies, benefits, and company data. An
Product NewsPaylocity Unveils AI Assistant to Transform HR Efficiency
Paylocity has launched its new AI Assistant, a conversational tool designed to simplify and accelerate HR processes for professionals and employees alike. Integrated into the Paylocity platform, the AI Assistant provides real-time, contextu
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