Tagged SMBs

TriNet Acquires Cocoon to Strengthen Compliance-First Leave Management for SMBs

TriNet (NYSE: TNET) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cocoon , a leave management platform founded in 2020. The deal adds compliance-first leave workflows, real-time leave tracking, integrated claims filing, and automated p

Apr 9, 2026

Payoneer Acquires Ireland-Based EOR Platform Boundless to Expand European Workforce Capabilities

Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) has acquired Ireland-based EOR platform Boundless , expanding its European presence and strengthening its Payoneer Workforce Management capabilities. The move follows Payoneer’s 2024 acquisition of Skuad and targets

Jan 20, 2026

DianaHR Deploys First Production-Grade "HR Agent" to Automate Employee Onboarding

DianaHR has announced the launch of its Agentic Onboarding system, marking what the company describes as the first production-grade AI “HR Agent” capable of executing end-to-end employee onboarding with minimal human intervention. Designed

Jan 15, 2026

UKG Agrees to Acquire Inova Payroll to Expand Service-Led HCM for SMBs

UKG has agreed to acquire Inova Payroll, a Nashville-based HCM and payroll provider serving 4,000+ SMBs. Inova is the largest reseller of the UKG Ready® suite nationwide. The deal is expected to close in early 2026, subject to conditions. U

Dec 12, 2025

HiBob Launches Native US Payroll to Cut Complexity and Build Confidence for SMBs

HiBob has launched its native US Payroll and Benefits Administration solution, integrating payroll, benefits, and HR into one unified platform. Backed by Gusto Embedded Payroll technology, this AI-powered solution offers real-time analytics

Sep 16, 2025

DianaHR Secures $3.7M Seed to Disrupt SMB HR with AI-Powered HR-as-a-Service

DianaHR , a San Francisco–based startup founded by former Gusto Head of Engineering Upeka Bee, has raised a $3.7 million seed round led by SNR Ventures with participation from General Catalyst, Y Combinator, and unicorn founders from Mercur

Sep 15, 2025

Gusto to Acquire Guideline, Creating a Unified HR and Retirement Platform for Small Businesses

Gusto has announced an agreement to acquire Guideline , a leading retirement benefits platform serving over one million people and 65,000 small businesses. The deal, pending final approvals, aims to create a unified solution for payroll, HR

Aug 28, 2025

Earnings

TriNet Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results & Reaffirms Full Year 2025 Guidance

TriNet reported its Q2 2025 earnings, maintaining total revenue at $1.238 billion, essentially flat year-over-year. Despite a 4% decline in average WSEs and an 8% drop in professional services revenue, the company reaffirmed its full-year g

Jul 25, 2025

iHire Launches All-in-One, AI-Powered Recruitment Management Solution iHire360

iHire has unveiled iHire360, an all-in-one, AI-powered recruitment management platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) streamline their hiring processes. By integrating AI technology with personalized hiring suppor

Apr 29, 2025

HireRight Acquires ClearChecks to Expand SMB Screening Services with Next-Gen Technology

HireRight has announced the acquisition of ClearChecks , a background screening company focused on small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This move aims to enhance HireRight's self-service platform, backgroundchecks.com, by integrating Cl

Apr 11, 2025

Spain’s HR Tech Firm Factorial Secures $120M in Non-Dilutive Funding to Accelerate Expansion in Germany, France, and Italy

Factorial , the Barcelona-based HR tech unicorn, has secured an additional $120 million in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst, bringing its total borrowings from GC’s Customer Value fund to $200 million . This investment will fuel F

Mar 20, 2025

TriNet Announces Sale of its Subsidiary Clarus R+D to Arvo Tech

TriNet (NYSE: TNET) has announced the sale of its subsidiary, TriNet Clarus R+D , to Arvo Tech , a company specializing in tax strategy solutions for small businesses. This divestiture aligns with TriNet’s strategy to focus on HR solutions

Mar 6, 2025

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

TriNet Launches Enhanced HR Plus Offering That Provides Exceptional Service Enabled by Advanced Technology for Small and Medium-Size Businesses

TriNet, a leader in HR solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), has launched its enhanced HR Plus offering, an Administrative Services Organization (ASO) solution. Designed to simplify HR, payroll, and benefits management, the

Jan 8, 2025

OnPay Secures $100M+ in Funding to Transform SMB Payroll and HR Solutions

OnPay , a leading provider of payroll, HR, and benefits solutions for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), has raised over $100 million in funding. This includes a $63 million Series B round led by Carrick Capital Partners and a debt faci

Jan 7, 2025

Zoho Launches Zoho Payroll, a Comprehensive Solution That Simplifies Payroll Processing and Compliance for Businesses in the United States

Zoho Corporation has launched the US edition of Zoho Payroll, providing an all-in-one solution for simplifying payroll management, automating tax compliance, and connecting HR and financial operations. This release enhances Zoho's robust fi

Dec 12, 2024

StretchDollar Secures $6M to Redefine Health Benefits for SMBs with ICHRA Innovation

StretchDollar , a startup revolutionizing small business health benefits, has secured $6M in seed funding led by Fika Ventures and Oscar Health. The platform simplifies complex healthcare management through an innovative Individual Coverage

Dec 3, 2024

The Best Answer, Inc. Acquires Lluna, Inc., Expanding Its AI-Powered Culture Success Platform

The Best Answer, Inc. (TBA), a leader in AI-powered culture success solutions, has acquired Lluna, Inc., a Philadelphia-based platform dedicated to building equitable workplace cultures. The acquisition aligns with TBA's mission to support

Oct 2, 2024

Paychex Introduces AI-Assisted Recruiting That Helps Small Businesses Instantly Find Top Talent

Paychex has introduced a new AI-assisted recruiting tool, Recruiting Copilot, in partnership with Findem, to help small and medium-sized businesses streamline the hiring process. Using 3D data and natural-language search, the tool can quick

Sep 18, 2024

Payoneer Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Acquisition of Skuad for $61 Million

Payoneer, a global leader in cross-border payment solutions, has announced its acquisition of Singapore-based HR and payroll startup Skuad for $61 million. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening Payoneer's position in the global fint

Aug 9, 2024

Barcelona-based Factorial secures $80M of Go-To-Market investment from General Catalyst to accelerate growth

Factorial , a Spanish HR platform, has secured an €80 million investment from U.S. VC firm General Catalyst. This investment, described not as a funding round but as a "go-to-market investment," is uniquely structured as contained debt aime

Apr 15, 2024

ZayZoon Raises $15M in Series B Extension from Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures

ZayZoon , a leader in Earned Wage Access (EWA) for SMBs, announced a $15 million raise in its Series B extension, reaching a total of $49.5 million, led by Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures, alongside Framework Venture Partners and EDC. Thi

Mar 26, 2024

Fingercheck 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

Mar 14, 2024

Coverdash – Leading Embedded Business Insurance Agency for Startups and SMBs – Announces $13.5M in Series A Funding

Coverdash, a leading embedded insurtech for startups and SMBs, announced a $13.5M Series A funding, raising total capital to $16M. The funding, led by Nyca Partners, will enhance its embedded partner network and insurance offerings. Coverda

Feb 28, 2024

TriNet Triumphs in Fiscal 2023: Hits $4.9 Billion Revenue and Launches Quarterly Dividend

TriNet Group, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive human capital management solutions for SMBs, reported a 2% increase in total revenues to $1.2 billion for Q4 2023 and a 1% rise to $4.9 billion for the fiscal year. Earnings per share

Feb 15, 2024

Exectras' Game-Changing Moment: $30 Million Financing from Tacora to Boost SMB Services

Exectras , a prominent service provider for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), recently completed a significant debt financing deal with Tacora Capital, securing up to $30 million. This funding will drive the acquisition of merchant

Nov 30, 2023

Factorial Acquires YC-Backed Fuell, Expands Into Expense Management Market

Factorial, a leading HR software solutions provider, has acquired Fuell, a Spain-based expense management startup. This marks Factorial's first acquisition and product expansion, positioning it as Europe's first integrated HR and expense ma

Oct 4, 2023

TriNet Reports Strong Q2 2023 Results with 15% YoY Increase in Net Service Revenue

TriNet, a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), announced its second quarter 2023 results. The company reported a net service revenue of $250 million, up 15% year over year.

Jul 26, 2023