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Avatar Robotics raised a $6.5M Seed round led by AlleyCorp, with a pre-seed led by defy.vc. Since launching in Dec. 2025, its humanoid robots have packed, sorted, and helped ship 900,000+ products across live warehouse environments, with 24
Venture CapitalTutor Intelligence Raises $34M Series A to Accelerate Real-World Robot Deployment
Tutor Intelligence has raised a $34M Series A to accelerate its vision of deploying low-cost, drop-in robots powered by fleet-scale learning. The company is demonstrating that real-world automation can expand rapidly when robots continuousl
Venture CapitalUKG Acquires Shiftboard, a Leading Energy and Manufacturing Employee Scheduling Solutions Provider
UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a top scheduling software provider serving mission-critical sectors like oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing. Shiftboard’s platform optimizes union compliance, fatigue management, and 24/7 operations through
Venture CapitalWorkStep Acquires WorkHound to Strengthen Frontline Engagement Capabilities Across Logistics and Industrial Sectors
WorkStep has officially acquired WorkHound, a frontline employee feedback platform, in a strategic move to deepen its impact on frontline workforce engagement. By combining WorkStep’s data-driven insights and WorkHound’s real-time feedback
Venture CapitalCoram AI Raises $13.8 Million in Series A Funding to Bring AI to Video Security, Boosting Workplace Safety and Efficiency
Coram AI, a cutting-edge leader in AI-native video security, has secured $13.8 million in Series A funding to revolutionize workplace safety and operational efficiency. With technology leveraging advanced vision and language models, Coram’s
Product NewsReejig Releases Workforce Reinvention Blueprint, Proprietary Data Guiding Leaders to Bold and Responsible AI Implementation
Reejig , a global leader in workforce intelligence, has unveiled its Workforce Reinvention Blueprint , a first-of-its-kind analysis providing actionable insights into how AI can reshape industries. Drawing on over 130 million job records an
ColumnADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 146,000 Jobs in November; Annual Pay was Up 4.8%
The November ADP National Employment Report reveals a 146,000-job increase in the private sector, with annual pay up by 4.8% year-over-year. This independent report, derived from anonymized payroll data from over 25 million employees, offer
Venture CapitalVahan.ai Secures $10M in Series B Funding to Expand AI-Driven Blue-Collar Recruitment Across India
Vahan.ai, an AI-driven recruitment platform focused on India’s gig workforce, has raised $10 million in a Series B funding round led by Khosla Ventures. Key participants include Y Combinator and Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma. The funding wil
Venture CapitalL2L Acquires SwipeGuide: The Future of the Connected Workforce Is Here
L2L , a leader in connected workforce solutions, has acquired SwipeGuide, a pioneer in mobile-first training and visual job aids for manufacturing employees. This strategic move integrates SwipeGuide's innovative training solutions into L2L
Venture CapitalWilya Secures $4 Million in Seed Funding Led by Ironspring Ventures to Bring Flexibility to the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Workforce
Wilya , previously known as Gig and Take, has secured $4 million in seed funding led by Ironspring Ventures. This funding will support Wilya's mission to transform HR practices in the manufacturing and supply chain sectors through its innov
Venture CapitalHueman Acquires PrincetonOne: A New Era of Specialized RPO Services
Hueman People Solutions, a leading recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and talent acquisition firm, has acquired PrincetonOne, a notable RPO provider with expertise in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Indus
ColumnADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 184,000 Jobs in March; Annual Pay was Up 5.1%
ROSELAND, N.J. , April 3, 2024 -- Private sector employment increased by 184,000 jobs in March and annual pay was up 5.1 percent year-over-year, according to the March ADP ® National Employment Report™ produced by the ADP Research Inst
Venture CapitalServiceNow Announces Acquisitions of 4Industry and EY Smart Daily Management Application to Drive Innovation for Smart Industrial Environments and Connected Workers
ServiceNow, a leader in digital workflows, has announced the acquisition of 4Industry and Smart Daily Management from EY, bolstering its operational technology management capabilities. This strategic move enhances ServiceNow's offerings wit
Venture CapitalFirst Advantage to Acquire Background Check Company Sterling for $2.2 Billion in Cash and Stock
First Advantage Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sterling Check Corp. for approximately $2.2 billion, inclusive of debt. The merger unites complementary technology and services in employment background screening a
Company NewsBeekeeper Sees Continued Momentum in Frontline Industries, Helping more than 1,300 Organizations Solve the Frontline Disconnect with Digital Solutions
Beekeeper , a leading provider of digital solutions for deskless workers, continues to make significant strides in connecting frontline workers across various industries including hospitality, healthcare, construction, and manufacturing. Wi
Company NewsFrontline Workers Have Greater Mental Health Needs, Yet Are Less Likely to Seek Help, Study Finds
The meQuilibrium study highlights a significant mental health crisis among frontline workers, revealing they face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and stress compared to their non-frontline counterparts. Despite the greater need for sup
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
Company NewsHow WilsonHCG's Outbound Recruiting Strategy Tripled Candidate Response Rates and Reduced Tool Spend
WilsonHCG's Outbound Recruiting Strategy tripled candidates' response rates and reduce tool spending with hireEZ. Find out how hireEZ helps. Read on. Outbound Recruiting Highlights in 2022 More than 2.2 million candidates qualified throug
Venture CapitalTeamSense Secures $4 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Communication for Hourly Manufacturing Workers
TeamSense, a Seattle-based company that has developed an app-free platform for hourly employees in the manufacturing sector. The platform allows these "deskless" workers, who make up 70-80% of the global workforce, to manage attendance, com
Venture CapitalWorkJam Secures $50 Million in Series D Funding Round
WorkJam , a leader in digital frontline workplace solutions, has recently raised $50 million in a Series D funding round. This significant investment, led by Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Inovia Capital, will be used for global expansion and
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