Toptal has announced the acquisition of Graphite, strengthening its position as a global leader in talent and consulting services. Graphite brings a curated community of more than 12,000 rigorously vetted independent experts, consultants, and executives specializing in finance, accounting, corporate

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 into Slack to automate payroll, benefits, compliance, accoun

Laurel, the world’s first AI Time platform for professional services, has raised $100 million in Series C funding led by IVP, with participation from GV and 01A. The investment will accelerate Laurel’s mission to solve the “time intelligence challenge” by mapping time to business outcomes

Tide, a UK-based business financial platform, has acquired Onfolk, an HMRC-recognized payroll solution for SMEs, announced on October 18, 2024. Onfolk specializes in integrating accounting, pensions, and people systems, making payroll management simpler for small businesses. The acquisition will tra

Wrapbook, a leader in production finance and accounting for the entertainment industry, has secured a $20 million investment from Bessemer Venture Partners, bringing its valuation to $750 million. This investment goes beyond financial growth; it underscores Wrapbook's commitment to revolutionizing p

Oracle NetSuite has expanded its generative AI capabilities within its suite, introducing NetSuite Text Enhance to foster improved productivity and efficiency across various domains including finance, supply chain, sales, marketing, and customer support. Leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Lettuce  has launched a comprehensive solution targeting solopreneurs, offering accounting and tax services aimed at democratizing financial management in this sector. They have raised $6 million in seed funding led by Zeev Ventures to support their growth and product innovation. The company also

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, Formus Capital, and Cambrian Ventures, marks a significant