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Deel launches The Pitch, a $15M global startup tournament. 20,000+ seed-stage startups, 7 regional finals, 100 winners get $50K each, and 10 global champions receive $1M. Backed by J.P. Morgan, a16z, Stripe. Final in May 2026. A merit-based
Venture CapitalCA-based Wisq Raises $15M to Accelerate Human-Centric AI for HR
Wisq has raised a $15 million round from Norwest, Shasta Ventures, and True Ventures to accelerate the rise of Agentic HR—where AI supports, rather than replaces, the human side of HR. With its purpose-built AI HR Generalist “Harper” and pr
Venture CapitalSan Diego’s HelloSky Secures $5.5M Seed Funding to Scale AI-Powered Executive Search Tool
HelloSky , formerly known as Skyminyr, has raised $5.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round to accelerate its AI-powered talent intelligence platform tailored for executive search. With $1 million in ARR already achieved and new leadersh
Venture CapitalSpain’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
Venture CapitalConverzAI Secures $16M Series A to Transform Recruitment with AI-Powered Virtual Recruiters
Seattle-based ConverzAI has raised a $16M Series A funding round led by Menlo Ventures , with participation from Left Lane Capital, Foundation Capital, and Afore Capital . The company specializes in AI-powered virtual recruiters , automatin
Venture CapitalBelfry Raises $12 Million Series A to Accelerate Innovation and Growth
Belfry Software , a platform designed for physical security providers, announced it has raised $12 million in Series A funding, led by Base10 Partners, with contributions from Bienville Capital and Aglaé Ventures. The funding increases Belf
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 CapitalVangst Acquires GreenForce - Cannabis Hiring is Back
Vangst , the leading hiring platform in the cannabis industry, has acquired GreenForce, a temporary staffing agency based in Oregon and Arizona, marking its second acquisition of 2024. GreenForce, founded in 2016, specializes in providing t
Venture CapitalNYC-Based Thera Secures $4M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Global Payroll and Payments
Thera , a New York City-based payroll and payments platform, has secured $4 million in seed funding, led by Y Combinator and other prominent investors. Founded by former Amazon engineer Akhil Reddy, Thera aims to simplify global payroll man
Venture CapitalPayoneer 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
Venture CapitalSona, next-generation workforce management for frontline, raises $27.5M Series A led by Felicis
Sona , an advanced workforce management platform for frontline enterprises, announced a $27.5M Series A funding led by Felicis, with participation from Northzone, Gradient, and others. This brings Sona's total funding to over $40M. The capi
Venture CapitalIn-House Health Raises $4 Million Seed Round, Unveils AI-Powered Scheduling Platform to Combat Nurse Shortage Crisis
In-House Health , co-founded by Ari Brenner, Sergey Vasilenko, and Shachar Har Zvi, has launched an AI-driven scheduling and management platform designed to revolutionize nursing team operations. The platform, which aims to improve the nurs
Venture CapitalHandl Health secures $2.5M in Seed Funding to drive innovation for the employer-sponsored benefits ecosystem
Handl Health , an innovative AI platform designed to assist benefits consultants in creating affordable health plans, announced a successful $2.5 million Seed funding round led by Mucker Capital and Everywhere VC. The company aims to transf
Venture CapitalRIVET raises $6 Million to expand Workforce Management to more contractors
Rivet.Work a leading Workforce Management platform for electrical construction, has successfully secured $6 million in funding, led by Brick & Mortar Ventures, with participation from other investors including defy.vc. This new capital br
Venture CapitalVangst Acquires CannabizTemp, CannabizTeam's Temp Staffing Division
Vangst , a prominent hiring platform for the cannabis industry based in Denver, has made a significant acquisition of CannabizTemp, the temporary staffing division of CannabizTeam. This marks the first acquisition in the cannabis HR sector.
Venture CapitalMultiverse acquires AI talent software company Searchlight to help businesses close skills gaps
NEW YORK , April 8, 2024 -- Tech company Multiverse has acquired Searchlight , a talent intelligence and skills assessment platform that uses AI to help companies close their skills gaps. California -based Searchlight was founded in 2018
Venture CapitalCompa's $10M Series A Funding Led by Storm Ventures: Pioneering the Future of Real-Time Compensation Data
Compa, a leading provider of real-time compensation market data, recently secured $10 million in Series A funding, led by Storm Ventures. This investment is a testament to Compa's innovative approach to compensation intelligence, which devi
Venture CapitalIntelliBoard Secures New Funding to Accelerate Growth and Help Organizations Improve Learning Outcomes
IntelliBoard, a prominent provider of learning analytics, has successfully secured new funding led by Advantage Capital and Connecticut Innovations. This strategic investment aims to propel IntelliBoard's growth and enhance learning outcome
Venture CapitalImmediate, a US Earned Wage Access Company, Secures $16M in Funding to Accelerate Expansion in Workplace Financial Health
Immediate, an earned wage access company, announced a $16 million round of funding, split between growth equity and a working capital facility. This will enable Immediate to accelerate its growth in the workplace financial health sector. Th
Venture CapitalUnifyWork, a Cleveland, OH-based Workforce Intelligence Platform, Raises Additional $3M in Funding
UnifyWork , the workforce intelligence platform powering equitable regional talent networks, today announces an additional $3 million in funding, bringing its total funding to date to $7.5 million . "We are inspired by the confidence inv
Venture CapitalOnline Medical Training Startup Stepful Raises $8M Seed Funds
Stepful , a virtual medical training startup raised $7.5 million in seed funding. Pandemic-era layoffs in other industries and a current health care worker shortage create a perfect storm for a company like Stepful to thrive. Reach Capital
Venture CapitalArthur Ventures Raises $470M For Two Funds
Ventures , a Minneapolis, MN-based venture capital firm, raised $470M to continue investing in B2B software companies across North America at the Early Growth stage. This capital raise consists of two new investment funds: Arthur Ventures V
Recruiting automation Platform-Fetcher Raises $27 Million in Series B Funding
Fetcher, a NYC-based full-service, recruiting automation platform, raised $27M in Series B funding.
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