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Harmony , a New York-based AI platform for enterprise employee support, has raised $34 million in seed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Hitachi Ventures, Fin Capital, Mercer Ventures, Operator Partners and several angel investors
Company NewsRevelio Labs Launches AI Labor Market Tracker, an Evidence-Backed, Real-Time Measure of AI's Impact on the Workforce
Revelio Labs launched its monthly AI Labor Market Tracker. Since Oct. 2022, demand for the most AI-exposed roles is down 42% versus the least-exposed, while AI-adopting firms show 27% stronger headcount growth. One external hire now require
Corestream Secures Strategic Investment from Lightyear Capital to Accelerate Product Innovation and Platform Expansion
Lightyear Capital has made a strategic investment in Corestream, a voluntary benefits and employee savings technology platform. Founded in 2006, Corestream serves over 6M employees and reconciled more than $500M in payroll premiums in...
Greenhouse Launches New AI Capabilities Built to Strengthen Structured Hiring, Not Shortcut It
Greenhouse announced six new AI-powered hiring capabilities across recruiting workflows, including Greenhouse MCP, Analytics Chart Agent, Notetaker, AI Report Insights, Job Kickoff Agent, and Candidate Insights Agent. The company says appli
Venture Capital24 Seven Acquires Crawford Group
24 Seven announced its 13th acquisition with the purchase of Crawford Group, expanding its event and marketing capabilities. Founded in 2000, Crawford Group supports enterprise and mid-size clients across events, campaigns, content, and mar
Venture CapitalLondon-based frontline AI platform Sona raises $45M Series B to accelerate U.S. expansion and operational reinvention
Sona has raised $45M in Series B led by N47, with Felicis, Northzone, Gradient, and Italian Founders Fund participating, bringing total funding to $100M+. The London-headquartered company is expanding in the U.S. and building an AI-native p
Venture CapitalAI-Native Hiring Platform Elly Secures $8M to Reinvent Interview and ATS Workflows
Elly , operated by Recruit Tech Labs dba Elly, launched its AI-native hiring platform and raised $8M led by Sorenson Capital, with Atomic and Next Wave Capital participating. Early users report up to 1h45m saved per candidate and 10h/week s
Company NewsHorizons Becomes Remote People, Shifting from EOR to End-to-End Global Employment
Horizons, a global Employer of Record provider, has rebranded as Remote People to reflect its evolution into a full-lifecycle global hiring platform. Headquartered in New York, the company now supports recruitment, compliant employment, con
Product NewsWTW introduces Rewards AI with conversational analytics for modern rewards teams
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has introduced Rewards AI, a generative AI-powered compensation intelligence platform designed to modernize how HR and rewards professionals analyze and act on pay data. Announced from New York, the solution combi
Venture CapitalG&A Partners Acquires New York-Based CPEO Firm Ethan Allen HR Services, Expanding PEO and HR Outsourcing Capabilities in the Northeast
G&A Partners announced the acquisition of Ethan Allen HR Services , a long-established IRS-Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York. The transaction strengthens G&A’s footprint in the Hudso
Company NewsDailyPay Names Veteran Executive Nelson Chai as CEO
DailyPay appointed veteran executive Nelson Chai as CEO, advancing its strategy beyond earned wage access toward broader financial wellness for frontline workers. Chai—formerly Uber’s CFO and DailyPay’s Executive Chair—will lead product inn
Venture CapitalNew York-Based Warp Raises $18M Series A to Build AI-Driven Payroll and Compliance Platform for Startups
Warp , a New York-based HR and payroll automation startup, announced it has raised $18 million in Series A funding , bringing its total funding to $24 million . The round was led by Sound Ventures , with participation from Y Combinator , HO
Venture CapitalRevelio Labs Acquires Salary Board to Expand Global Compensation Analytics
Revelio Labs , a leading provider of workforce intelligence, has acquired Salary Board, a prominent player in real-time compensation data and labor market insights. This strategic acquisition expands Revelio Labs' global dataset and enhance
Venture CapitalHeyMilo Secures $2.2 Million to Interview and Evaluate Candidates at Scale with AI Agents
HeyMilo , an AI-powered candidate screening platform, has secured $2.2 million in seed funding led by Canaan Partners, highlighting the growing demand for AI-driven hiring solutions. HeyMilo automates the early interview process using AI ag
Venture CapitalConfetti Secures $16M to Redefine Corporate Team-Building in the Digital Age
Confetti , a New York-based startup, has raised $16 million in Series A funding, led by Entrée Capital and IN Venture, to revolutionize corporate team-building. Their platform, acclaimed for its ability to simplify the organization of corpo
Product NewsFingercheck Launches PaisleyHR, Its New PEO Product to Help Small Businesses Grow With Confidence
A recent NAPEO report revealed that 81% of SMBs without a PEO solution express newfound interest. The data underscores the significant impact PEOs have on small- to medium-sized businesses today. Fingercheck's venture into PEO services furt
Venture CapitalFora Launches Visionary Executive Relationship Management (ERM) Platform With $3.8 Million in Pre-Seed Funding
Fora has launched an Executive Relationship Management (ERM) platform, revolutionizing C-suite decision-making with advanced AI technology. Funded by $3.8 million in pre-seed investment, Fora offers a unique solution to the challenges faced
Venture CapitalJustworks Announces Merger Agreement to Acquire Via, an International Employment Platform, to Accelerate its Global Solutions for Small Businesses
NEW YORK, – Justworks, Inc. (“ Justworks ”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Via Global Ventures, Inc. (“ Via ”) under which Justworks will acquire Via, an international employment platform. With
Company NewsEasop Announces Strategic Partnership with Carta and Snags Investment from Tech Law Firm Cooley's Fund and SemperVirens
NEW YORK , -- Easop , the equity compensation solution for global teams, announces a significant milestone in its journey towards revolutionizing global employee equity management. In only 18 months, the company has forged a strategic partn
Product NewsCulture Amp Announces Partnership with Pave: Elevating Compensation Management for Businesses Worldwide
MELBOURNE and SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK and LONDON -- Culture Amp , the leading employee experience platform, today announces a partnership with Pave , the category-leading compensation management software company. This strategic all
Venture CapitalFuturis Acquires Healthcare Staffing Business from Recruiter.com
NEW YORK, NY / August 15, 2023 / Recruiter.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCRT)(NASDAQ: RCRTW) ("Recruiter.com" or "the Company") today shares exciting news: Futuris Company (OTC: FTRS), a leader in Human Capital Management (HCM), has reached an
Venture CapitalZRG, the Seventh-largest Retained Search Firm in the US, Acquired The Registry
NEW YORK, NY, and BOSTON, MA, — ZRG , one of the world’s rapidly growing global talent advisory firms, announced its acquisition of The Registry , an Interim Executive Solutions firm specializing in higher education. Since 1992, The Registr
Product NewsKohlberg & Company, LLC announced a strategic partnership with Engage PEO: Acquire a Majority Stake
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. & NEW YORK– Kohlberg & Company, LLC (“Kohlberg”) today announced a strategic partnership with Engage PEO (“Engage” or “the Company”), a leading professional employer organization (“PEO”) providing HR outsourcing solutions
Venture CapitalSkillit Secures $8.5M in Additional Funding to Solve Today's Skilled Labor Shortage for Leading Contractor Firms
NEW YORK—- Skillit , the data-driven recruiting platform for skilled, full-time construction labor, announced $8.5M in additional funding co-led by MetaProp and Bow Capital with participation from existing investor Building Ventures. Since
Company NewsNexaLearning to Merge with A HR Consulting Firm JER HR Group to Deliver Expanded Organizational Development & Learning Services
NexaLearning will merge with JER HR Group LLC, a recognized leader in compensation, learning and HR consulting services. NEW YORK, NY – July 18, 2023 JER HR Group and NexaLearning jointly announce their plans for NexaLearning to join JER
Product NewsOffsite Raises $3 Million To Reconnect Remote and Hybrid Companies Through In-Person Experiences
NEW YORK , July 18, 2023 -- Offsite , the marketplace and tech-enabled services provider saving time, money, and stress for remote and hybrid companies planning team retreats, today announced it has raised $3 million to help create more c
Venture CapitalTandym Group Acquires AETEA Information Technology
NEW YORK , June 21, 2023 -- Tandym Group ("Tandym"), a national consulting, recruitment, and workforce solutions company, announced today that it has acquired AETEA Information Technology ("AETEA"), a technology staffing company. Terms of
Venture CapitalPollen Raises $4M to Power Independent Careers
NEW YORK-- Pollen , the professional membership powering independent careers, has raised $4M in funding from ANIMO VC, Founder Collective, XYZ Venture Capital, Precursor Ventures, and an esteemed group of angels. Pollen's mission is to make
Venture CapitalRussell Reynolds Associates Acquires Leadership Consulting Firm Nvolv
June 13, 2023, NEW YORK: Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) today announced it has acquired Nvolv , a boutique leadership consulting firm serving CEOs and C-Suite executives of prominent global businesses. F
Venture CapitalAn Extended Workforce Management and Talent Solutions Company Atrium Acquires Gibbs Hybrid
Atrium is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a majority interest in Gibbs Hybrid , a London, UK-based IT and Business Services Firm. This is a significant milestone that expands Atrium’s international footprint and enables the compan
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