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Intermezzo, a startup building an AI-powered global payroll automation platform, has reportedly closed a $10 million seed round, according to deal-tracking platform Dealroom. Further details — including investors, founding team, and target markets — have not been publicly disclosed.

Paylocity Launches Paylocity Retirement, Integrating 401(k) Administration into Payroll and HR
Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) has launched Paylocity Retirement, embedding Vestwell's retirement technology directly into its HCM platform. Employers can manage payroll, HR, and retirement plans in one system, while employees gain access to 401(
Company NewsUKG Unveils Agentic-powered UKG Pro Pay with Workforce AI at Payroll Congress 2026
UKG introduced UKG Pro Pay with Workforce AI at Payroll Congress 2026, bringing agentic, assistive, and generative AI into payroll operations. New capabilities include Payroll Analyst Agent, Payroll Auditing AI, and anomaly detection using
Product NewsOracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications
Oracle has introduced Fusion Agentic Applications, a new class of enterprise software designed to move beyond traditional automation toward outcome-driven execution. Announced at Oracle AI World, these applications leverage coordinated team
Product NewsADP Launches ADP Assist AI Agents Powered by 1.1M Clients and 42M Workers Globally
ADP launches new ADP Assist AI agents to automate payroll and HR tasks. Built on data from 1.1M clients across 140+ countries and 42M wage earners, the agents audit payroll variances, guide tax registration, answer policy questions and trig
Product NewsPaychex Launches AI Innovation Suite to Transform Workforce Management
Paychex announced a major expansion of its AI-driven capabilities, marking a transformative shift in how organizations manage their workforce. Leveraging one of the industry’s richest datasets, the company is accelerating its evolution from
Venture CapitalYC-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
Product NewsDeel Launches AI Workforce with 7 Specialized Agents to Transform HR and Payroll
Deel has launched its AI Workforce , a new platform feature designed to help global HR and payroll teams manage administrative workloads through AI-powered agents. With seven specialized AI agents for functions like hiring, payroll, complia
Venture CapitalClara Home Care Closes $3.1M Seed Round to Transform Senior Home Care
Clara Home Care, a San Francisco-based startup, has raised $3.1 million in seed funding to transform senior home care with its AI-driven platform. By simplifying the direct hiring of professional caregivers, Clara helps families access affo
Product NewseTip Launches Debit Payroll Card to Modernize Tipped Wage Access
eTip, a leading digital tipping platform for hospitality and service sectors, has launched a new no-fee VISA debit payroll card that allows instant access to tips and wages. The card, available in both physical and virtual formats, is desig
ColumnServiceNow and UKG collaborate to supercharge employee productivity and efficiency with agentic AI
At Knowledge 2025, ServiceNow and UKG unveiled a groundbreaking partnership to integrate their AI platforms—ServiceNow's newly launched AI Agent Fabric and UKG's People Fabric—to transform HR, payroll, and workforce management. This strateg
Venture CapitalDeel acquires Safeguard Global’s payroll division
Deel has acquired Safeguard Global’s payroll division, strengthening its global payroll capabilities by integrating Safeguard’s enterprise expertise with Deel’s tech-driven HR infrastructure. This acquisition enhances Deel’s ability to mana
Product NewsIntroducing Ask BambooHR: AI-Powered Solution Revolutionizing HR Efficiency and Employee Support
BambooHR , the leading cloud-based HR platform, introduces Ask BambooHR, an AI-powered chat interface designed to help HR professionals reclaim time by automating responses to routine questions about policies, benefits, and company data. An
Venture CapitalZeal Raises $15M to Revolutionize Payroll for the Gig and Modern Workforce
Zeal , a leading payroll platform for modern workforces, has secured $15 million in a Series B funding round led by Portage, with contributions from Spark Capital and Commerce Ventures. This funding will drive innovations in payroll automat
Venture CapitalJet HR Raises €12M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Payroll Automation in Italy
Jet HR , an Italian startup, has secured €12 million in Seed funding, bringing its total funding to €16.7 million. Founded by Marco Ogliengo and Francesco Scalambrino, Jet HR aims to simplify payroll and HR processes for businesses in Italy
Venture CapitalHiBob Acquires UK Payroll Automation Platform Pento
HiBob announces its strategic acquisition of Pento, a leading UK-based cloud payroll automation platform, marking a significant step towards enhancing its 'all-in-one' modern human capital management offering. This move, aimed at integratin
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