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YC-Backed Central Secures $8.6M to Automate Payroll & HR for Startups

Central , a Y Combinator-backed startup, has raised $8.6 million in seed funding led by First Round Capital to build the first AI-native back-office platform for startups. Unlike traditional HR and finance tools, Central integrates directly

Aug 27, 2025
Product News

goHappy Launches Frontline Referrals to Transform Hourly Workforce Hiring

goHappy, a leader in frontline employee engagement, has launched Frontline Referrals , a revolutionary tool designed to modernize hourly worker recruitment. This no-app, text-based solution enables frontline staff to refer friends and forme

May 28, 2025
Venture Capital

15Five Acquires Kona, the AI-Powered Manager Effectiveness Coach for Remote Managers

15Five , a performance management platform, has acquired Kona, an AI-powered manager coaching tool designed for remote work environments. The acquisition strengthens 15Five's position as a leader in addressing manager skill gaps and improvi

Jan 28, 2025
Company News

Workday Global Workforce Report: Job Market Tightens as AI Reshapes Hiring Processes

Workday's Global Workforce Report for the first half of 2024 highlights a notable trend in the labor market: job applications are increasing four times faster than job openings, creating a competitive landscape for job seekers. Despite this

Sep 10, 2024
Venture Capital

Oyster Raises $59M Series D to Democratize Access to Global Job Opportunities

Oyster® ,a leading global employment platform, has secured $59M in Series D funding led by Silver Lake Waterman. This investment will accelerate Oyster's roadmap, enhance compliance capabilities, and expand its suite of services including g

Sep 4, 2024
Product News

BerniePortal Introduces New Recruiting Feature to Empower Small Businesses in the War for Talent

BerniePortal   has introduced a new Recruiting feature tailored for small businesses, designed to enhance their competitive edge in attracting top talent. This feature includes API integrations with major job boards like Indeed and ZipRecru

Aug 30, 2024
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Deel is acquiring Hofy

Fast-growing payroll provider Deel has acquired Hofy , a London-based company specializing in managing office equipment for remote hires. The acquisition, valued at over $100 million, marks Deel's third significant acquisition this year. Th

Jul 18, 2024
Venture Capital

Industry-leading Team Management App Homebase Raises $60M Series D to Fuel Innovation and Expand Product Ecosystem for Local Business Teams

Homebase , a leader in HR and team management applications for small businesses, announced a $60M Series D funding led by L Catterton Growth with support from Emerson Collective and others. This funding will boost R&D to expand its product

Apr 3, 2024
Company News

Engagedly Launches Team Pulse, a Team Check in and Listening Tool Built for the Hybrid Workforce

The one-of-a-kind solution built for the hybrid workforce combines employee listening tools and team check ins to help managers and organizational leaders to build a highly engaged and high performing teams ST. LOUIS ,  Jan. 9, 2023 -- Empl

Jan 9, 2023
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