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U.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

Mar 13, 2026
Venture Capital

Wellfound 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

Jan 29, 2026
Company News

UKG 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

Oct 29, 2025
Venture Capital

YC-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

Aug 27, 2025
Venture Capital

Engagedly 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

May 7, 2025
Venture Capital

Jet 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

Sep 26, 2024
Venture Capital

Every 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

Sep 13, 2024
Venture Capital

Paraform 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

Apr 15, 2024
Company News

Zoom 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

Mar 26, 2024
Venture Capital

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
Venture Capital

Dili 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

Feb 20, 2024
Venture Capital

Every.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

Nov 28, 2023
Company News

Creative 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

Nov 1, 2023
Venture Capital

Sailes 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

Sep 14, 2023
Venture Capital

FuturePlus 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,

Apr 28, 2023
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