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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300U.S. startup back-office platform Every launches AI-native agents spanning payroll, benefits, HR compliance, and taxes
Every has launched new AI-native back-office agents for startups and SMBs, including AI CFO, AI Bookkeeper, and AI CHRO. The platform combines banking, payroll, benefits, HR compliance, bookkeeping, and taxes into one system, aiming to give
Venture CapitalWellfound Acquires Hirefly to Expand Agentic AI Recruiting Capabilities Across Inbound and Outbound Hiring
Wellfound acquires Hirefly, an agentic recruiting platform automating outbound sourcing and inbound application review. The move integrates Hirefly’s AI-first workflows and customer base across startups and enterprises, strengthening Wellfo
Company NewsUKG Launches Venture Fund
UKG, a leading global AI platform for HR, pay, and workforce management, has launched UKG Ventures , a strategic investment fund focused on the next generation of worktech innovators. The fund targets early to growth-stage startups that ali
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
Venture CapitalEngagedly Acquires hiringtool.co, a Next-Gen AI Applicant Tracking Platform (ATS), in Strategic Acquisition
On May 7, 2025, Engagedly, an AI-powered talent management platform, announced its acquisition of hiringtool.co, a GenAI-first applicant tracking system (ATS) tailored for startups and SMEs. This strategic move integrates intelligent hiring
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 CapitalEvery Secures $22.5 Million Series A to Redefine HR Tech for Early-Stage Startups
Every.io has raised $22.5M in a Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Okta Ventures, and Base10 Partners. The company's mission is to help tech founders focus on growth by simplifying and automating
Venture CapitalParaform Secures $3.6M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Recruitment for Startups
Paraform , a recruitment platform dedicated to startups, has recently secured a $3.6 million seed funding round led by A*. The platform utilizes the skills of recruiters displaced by the tech industry layoffs in 2022 and 2023, connecting st
Company NewsZoom Workplace Launches: Redefining Teamwork with AI-Powered Solutions
Zoom introduces Zoom Workplace , a revolutionary platform integrating AI tools with its established communication technology, catering to the modern hybrid workforce's needs. This platform combines video meetings, team chats, and phone syst
Venture CapitalCoverdash – 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
Venture CapitalDili Raises $3.6M from Top Investors to Automate VC Due Diligence with AI Innovation, Celebrates Y Combinator Heritage
Dili , co-founded by former Coinbase team members, aims to revolutionize the due diligence and portfolio management process for private equity and VC firms through AI automation. With $3.6 million in venture funding, Dili leverages generati
Venture CapitalEvery.io Emerges with $9.5M Funding: A One-Stop Solution for Startup HR and Finance
Every.io, an innovative all-in-one back office stack for startups, has emerged from stealth with a significant milestone: securing $9.5 million in seed funding. The funding round, led by Base10 Partners, with contributions from Y Combinator
Company NewsCreative Talent Endeavors launches AI-powered 'Fairantee™' algorithm to inject transparency into executive search pricing
Fairantee™ breaks the traditional pricing model of recruiting search firms and allows clients to understand what goes into what they pay CHARLOTTE, NC - October 31, 2023 - Creative Talent Endeavors (CTE), a retained executive search and HR
Venture CapitalSailes Secures $5.1M Series A Funding to Automate Sales Prospecting with AI
Sailes , the AI startup revolutionizing sales prospecting with its patent-pending Sailebots, has secured $5.1M in a Series A round led by Lewis & Clark Ventures. This funding propels Sailes to new heights in automating sales activities. Sai
Venture CapitalFuturePlus secures £750K funding to assist businesses in reporting on sustainability and ESG
April 28, 2023/--As demand for sustainability and ESG reporting continues to grow, London-based sustainability management and ESG reporting platform, FuturePlus , has announced the successful completion of an up-round of funding worth £750,
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