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Venture Capital

Magic 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

Oct 20, 2025
Venture Capital

Deel Raises $300M Series E, Valued at $17.3B, Eyes Expansion into 100+ Countries

In October 2025, Deel secured a landmark $300 million Series E funding , led by Ribbit Capital alongside existing backers such as Andreessen Horowitz and Coatue, lifting its valuation to $17.3 billion . This round comes amid a period of str

Oct 16, 2025
Venture Capital

CoAdvantage & PrimePay Merge to Elevate HR Tech for SMBs

Aquiline Capital Partners has announced the merger of its portfolio companies, CoAdvantage and PrimePay , to enhance human capital management (HCM) services for small- and mid-sized businesses. This strategic combination aims to offer a mor

Mar 5, 2025
Company News

beqom Appoints Lars Pedersen as CEO

beqom, a global leader in compensation management, embarks on an exciting new chapter as Lars Pedersen assumes the role of CEO, succeeding co-founder Fabio Ronga. With a strong foundation established under Ronga's leadership, including sign

Jan 13, 2025
Company News

Workday Appoints Liz Centoni to its Board of Directors

Workday, a leader in enterprise solutions for people and financial management, announced the addition of Liz Centoni, EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco, to its Board of Directors. With over two decades of expertise in drivi

Dec 3, 2024
Company News

Workday Names Rob Enslin President, Chief Commercial Officer

Workday has appointed Rob Enslin as President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead its global commercial strategy, marking a significant step in its growth journey. Enslin, with over 30 years of experience in leading technology organi

Nov 26, 2024
Earnings

Empower Reports Record Q3 Earnings: $264 Million After-Tax Base Earnings, $1.8 Trillion AUA, and 46% Net Asset Growth in Personal Wealth

Empower posted record third-quarter earnings driven by strong market returns, business growth, and increased sales. Year-over-year base earnings surged by 35%, reaching $264 million, while assets under administration rose to $1.8 trillion,

Nov 7, 2024
Earnings

Insperity Announces Third Quarter Results

Insperity, Inc. reported its third-quarter 2024 results, showcasing a slight decrease in worksite employees (WSEEs) by 2% year-over-year, with a total of 309,088 WSEEs. Despite this, Q3 net income stood at $3 million with a diluted EPS of $

Oct 31, 2024
Company News

Paylocity Reports $363M Q1 Revenue with 14% Growth, Driven by Airbase Acquisition

Paylocity 's first-quarter fiscal 2025 report highlights a strong start, with 14% growth in recurring and total revenue year-over-year, reaching $363 million. The recent acquisition of Airbase marks an expansion into finance and spend manag

Oct 30, 2024
Company News

Dayforce 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

Oct 30, 2024
Venture Capital

SHRM has acquired CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion from PwC, transforming it into CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity

This acquisition signifies a shift in how CEOs and executives prioritize inclusion and diversity in the workplace. SHRM’s leadership of this initiative empowers CEOs with the tools to make inclusivity a key component of their leadership str

Oct 1, 2024
Company News

Former Board Member Chip Pearson Steps into CEO Role at When I Work

Chip Pearson has been appointed as the new CEO of When I Work , a leading provider of workforce management software trusted by over 200,000 workplaces worldwide. With over 20 years of experience, Pearson's leadership includes roles at JAMF,

Sep 19, 2024
Venture Capital

Avionté Fortifies Market Leadership with Strategic Acquisition of AkkenCloud

Avionté has acquired AkkenCloud , strengthening its leadership in the staffing software industry. This acquisition enables AkkenCloud clients to benefit from Avionté’s comprehensive enterprise staffing platform, which includes a full front

Aug 22, 2024
Venture Capital

CuraLinc Healthcare Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Mental Health Services

CuraLinc Healthcare, a leading provider of workforce mental health and employee assistance programs (EAP), has secured a strategic investment from Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm. This partnership aims to fuel CuraLi

Aug 12, 2024
Company News

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Q1 FY2024 Financial Results

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced its Q1 FY2024 financial results, highlighting significant growth across all key metrics. The company reported a 6.0% increase in revenue, reaching ¥901.56 billion, driven by strong performances in its HR

Aug 8, 2024
Company News

UKG Names Jennifer Morgan as Chief Executive Officer

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has appointed Jennifer Morgan as its new CEO. Morgan, a former Co-CEO of SAP and a member of UKG's Board of Directors since 2021, succeeds Chris Todd, who

Jul 29, 2024
Venture Capital

Passionfruit Closes $9m Series A Funding to Scale its Platform for Independent Work

Passionfruit , a London-based start-up founded in 2022, has secured $9 million in Series-A funding from prominent investors, including Seaya, Firstminute, and Playfair Capital. The platform connects freelance workers with companies such as

Jul 24, 2024
Venture Capital

Tokyo'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

Jul 1, 2024
Venture Capital

Freelance.ca Acquires Workhoppers: A Major Leap in the Canadian Freelance Market

Freelance.ca, an emerging leader in the Canadian freelance market, has successfully acquired Workhoppers, a renowned Canadian freelancer platform. This strategic move bolsters freelance.ca's market position, enhancing its service offerings

Jun 25, 2024
Column

Workday's Q1 FY2025: A Surge in Revenues and AI-Driven Growth

Workday, Inc. reported impressive fiscal 2025 first-quarter results, showcasing strong revenue growth and significant improvements in profitability. Total revenues reached $1.990 billion, an 18.1% year-over-year increase, while subscription

May 23, 2024
Earnings

Paycor Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

Paycor HCM , Inc., a leader in human capital management software, reported significant growth in its Q3 fiscal year 2024 results. Total revenues reached $187.0 million, a 16% increase year-over-year, with recurring revenue growing to $172.0

May 8, 2024
Venture Capital

Kelly enters agreement to acquire specialty talent solutions company, Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Kelly , a leading global talent solutions provider, has announced a significant agreement to acquire Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC (MRP), a specialty talent solutions company. This transformative acquisition aims to bolster Kelly's scale

May 3, 2024
Earnings

ADP's Q3 Report: Analyzing the Impact of Strategic Investments and Client Growth

ADP reported a robust fiscal third quarter for 2024 with significant growth across key financial metrics. Revenues rose by 7% to $5.3 billion, driven by solid performance in both Employer Services and PEO Services. Net earnings increased by

May 1, 2024
Earnings

TriNet Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

TriNet Group, Inc. reported its Q1 2024 financial results, highlighting a modest revenue increase to $1.3 billion and a 4% growth in professional service revenues. Despite challenging economic conditions, the company achieved a net income o

Apr 26, 2024
Company News

UKG Names New President, GTM: Meet Rachel Barger

UKG , a leading provider of comprehensive HR solutions, today announced the appointment of Rachel Barger, the current SVP of the Americas at Cisco Systems, as its new President of Go-To-Market (GTM). Starting May 13, 2024, Barger will overs

Apr 19, 2024
Venture Capital

Veremark secures $3 million to expand global background screening capabilities

Veremark, a global leader in background screening, has secured $3 million in a Pre-Series B funding round to enhance technology and expand client acquisition. The company addresses a critical need for compliant hiring practices in a $8bn ma

Apr 11, 2024
Company News

From LMS365 to Zensai: Rebranding the Future of Work and Talent Development

Zensai , formerly known as LMS365, announces its rebranding and the launch of the Human Success Platform, a comprehensive AI-powered suite aimed at enhancing talent development. This strategic move, symbolizing growth and enlightenment in t

Apr 11, 2024
Venture Capital

Cariloop 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

Apr 9, 2024
Company News

Employ Inc. Ushers in Next Growth Phase with Technology Veteran Steve Cox as CEO

Employ Inc., a comprehensive talent acquisition technology provider and the umbrella company for JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite, and NXTThing RPO, has appointed Steve Cox as its new CEO starting April 1, 2024. With over 25 years of leadership in bu

Apr 1, 2024
Venture Capital

Cloverleaf Secures $7.3 Million Series A Extension Led by Advantage Capital

Cloverleaf , a leader in automated coaching technology, has announced a $7.3 million Series A extension led by Advantage Capital. The investment boosts Cloverleaf’s total funding to $20 million, fueling its mission to maximize employee tale

Mar 27, 2024
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