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Madrid HR Tech Startup Orbio Raises $21 Million Series A to Reinvent Frontline Workforce Management with AI Agents
Orbio has raised $21M (£16M) in Series A funding led by Dawn Capital to automate hiring, onboarding, engagement, and retention for frontline workers. Customers include Yum! Brands, Adecco, Poke House, and AWWG. The company...
Venture CapitalPhenom Acquires Plum to Verify What AI Can’t Fake: Human Behavior at Work
Phenom has acquired Plum , following its February 2026 acquisition of Be Applied, to complete a full-spectrum assessment stack for AI-era hiring. Plum’s Role Model™ maps behavioral blueprints against 40,000+ jobs and claims 4x greater accur
Venture CapitalOrigin Raises $30M Series A+ to Build Global Benefits Intelligence Platform
Origin has raised $30M Series A+ led by Notion Capital, bringing total funding to $50M+ in 12 months. Its AI-powered platform, Cuido™, helps enterprises unify fragmented global benefits data, improve visibility, and reduce costs — with clie
Venture CapitalPhiladelphia-based Phenom Acquires Be Applied to Scale Skills-First Hiring with Cognitive AI
Phenom acquires Be Applied to embed adaptive cognitive assessments into its AI hiring platform. Enterprises can now validate skills at scale, reduce mis-hires (costing 30%+ of salary), and support skills-first hiring as 63% of employers cit
Venture CapitalPhenom Acquires Included to Expand Agentic People Analytics and Workforce Intelligence
Phenom , an applied AI company focused on hiring, development, and retention, has acquired Included , an AI-native agentic people analytics platform designed to surface actionable workforce insights. The acquisition strengthens Phenom’s Wor
Company NewsThe AI hype check: Fortune companies are not hiring AI-ready workers
Orgvue’s latest analysis of over 10,000 Fortune 100 job postings reveals that AI is not driving the massive layoffs dominating corporate headlines. Only 11% of job postings mention AI, and just 6% specify particular platforms or tools. Desp
Venture CapitalLightcast Acquires Consulting Firm Simply, Extending Its Lead in Skills Intelligence
Lightcast , the global leader in labor market intelligence, has acquired UK-based consulting firm Simply to strengthen its professional services and extend its leadership in skills intelligence. Simply brings expertise in aligning organizat
Venture CapitalSpencer Stuart Deepens its Coaching Capabilities with Meyler Campbell Acquisition
Spencer Stuart has acquired UK-based Meyler Campbell, a renowned executive coach training and leadership development provider with a strong presence across EMEA. The move strengthens Spencer Stuart’s leadership advisory capabilities by inte
Venture CapitalLightcast Acquires Skill Collective to Drive Skills-Based Workforce Transformation Worldwide
Lightcast has acquired Skill Collective to accelerate the global shift toward skills-based enterprises. The deal unites Lightcast’s world-leading labor market data and universal skills taxonomy with Skill Collective’s expertise in strateg
NewsLightcast Acquires Rhetorik to Expand Global People, Company, and Labor Market Intelligence
Lightcast , a global labor market intelligence leader, has acquired UK-based Rhetorik to significantly enhance its data capabilities. This strategic acquisition brings together Lightcast’s demand-side labor insights with Rhetorik’s supply-s
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
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 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 CapitalPhenom Acquires EDGE to Enhance Workforce Intelligence for Professional Services, IT Services, and Global Capability Centers
Phenom , an AI-driven HR technology leader, has acquired EDGE , a top resource management and talent mobility platform. This move enhances Phenom’s Intelligent Talent Experience platform with advanced resource planning capabilities, caterin
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
Company NewsDocebo Posts $55.4M Revenue in Q3 2024, Driven by 21% Growth in Subscription Revenue
Docebo reported strong third-quarter 2024 results, showcasing a 19% year-over-year revenue increase, primarily driven by subscription growth which constituted 95% of its total revenue. The company recorded a net income of $5 million and adj
Company NewsDayforce Reports Impressive Q3 2024 Results: $440 Million in Total Revenue, 19% Growth in Recurring Revenue
Dayforce, a global leader in human capital management technology, reported strong financial performance for Q3 2024, with a notable increase in total revenue to $440.0 million, up 17% year-over-year. Recurring revenue from the Dayforce plat
Venture CapitalCareerminds Acquires Progression To Enhance AI-Driven Career Development Solutions
Careerminds , a global provider of outplacement and career development services, has acquired Progression , a UK-based SaaS company specializing in AI-powered career framework solutions. Progression's platform helps organizations build scal
Venture CapitalLightcast Acquires Talent Intelligence Provider Stratigens
Lightcast , a leader in global labor market data and analytics, has acquired Stratigens, a UK-based talent intelligence provider known for its data science expertise and innovative analytics. Founded by Alison Ettridge, Stratigens excels in
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 CapitalPhenom Acquires Tydy, Expanding Platform to Seamlessly Onboard Employees
Phenom has acquired Tydy, enhancing its Intelligent Talent Experience platform by incorporating Tydy's advanced preboarding and onboarding capabilities. This integration aims to create a seamless, efficient transition from hire to productiv
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
Venture CapitalRecruitment Smart Wins £2M to Transform Middle East Talent Acquisition with AI
Recruitment Smart , a leader in AI-driven talent acquisition, has secured £2 million in funding to expand its operations in the Middle East and enhance its innovative solutions. The investment, backed by Black Finch Ventures, Aran Ventures,
Venture CapitalMercer to Acquire Cardano
Mercer, a Marsh McLennan business, announced its agreement to acquire Cardano, a UK and Netherlands-based long-term savings specialist with approximately $66 billion in managed assets. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Mercer's cap
Product NewsSkedulo launches new Scheduling Experience to help field-workers navigate the complexities of mobile work
Skedulo, a leading provider of mobile workforce management solutions, has launched a suite of new product features designed to enhance scheduling, mobile, platform, and developer experiences. The new offerings aim to empower deskless worker
EarningsDocebo Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Docebo Inc., a leading AI-based learning platform provider, reported strong financial performance for Q1 2024. The company highlighted significant growth in subscription revenue and profitability, with total revenue reaching $51.4 million,
Product NewsPhenom Releases Massive Wave of HR Tech Innovation: Talent Experience Engine, Next-GenAI Agents, New Platform Experiences, and Updates for Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
Phenom has unveiled a significant update to its HR tech offerings during the IAMPHENOM 2024 Product Innovation Keynote in Philadelphia. The update introduces several new features aimed at enhancing talent acquisition and management. These i
Venture CapitalDeel Is Acquiring Payroll Company PaySpace
Deel, a global payroll and HR company, has announced its acquisition of PaySpace, an African-based payroll and HR company, enhancing its position as a market leader in global payroll and expanding its infrastructure. This acquisition, along
Venture CapitalAya Healthcare's Bold Leap: Acquiring UK's ID Medical to Revolutionize Global Healthcare Staffing
Aya Healthcare , a major player in US healthcare staffing, has marked a significant expansion by acquiring ID Medical, a key healthcare service provider in the UK. This strategic move, led by Aya's President and CEO, Alan Braynin, aims to f
EarningsPageGroup Announces Half Year Results for the Period Ended 30 June 2023
Aug. 7, 2023 -- PageGroup plc (“PageGroup”), the specialist professional recruitment company, announces its unaudited half year results for the period ended 30 June 2023. “The Group delivered a robust H1 performance against a record first h
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