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 founders full-context operational support. SAN FRANC

Workday has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge platform, for approximately $1.1 billion. Founded in 2016, Sana is known for its AI-powered products—Sana Learn and Sana Agents—used by over one million people. This acquisition aims to transform Work

Fountain has launched Frontline OS, an AI-native operating system designed for the world’s 2.7 billion frontline workers. Powered by Copilot AI with Anthropic’s Claude models, the platform automates hiring, onboarding, scheduling, compliance, and workforce management. Early results show up to 98

LumApps and Beekeeper, two founder-led leaders in workplace technology, are merging in a Bridgepoint-backed deal that values the combined company at over $1 billion. The new entity will serve 7 million users across 2,000+ organizations, combining LumApps’ AI-powered intranet platform for desk work

Niural, an AI-native global PEO platform, has raised $31 million in Series A funding to reinvent financial operations for modern CFOs. By combining proprietary infrastructure with executional AI agent EMMA, Niural transforms traditional payroll into a system of intelligence that manages compliance,

Multiply Mortgage, a fintech innovator, has secured $23.5 million in Series A funding led by Kleiner Perkins, bringing its total funding to $27 million. The company is revolutionizing employee benefits by offering lower mortgage rates—up to 0.75% discounts—at no cost to employers. Available in

Eightfold AI has launched Eightfold Talent Tracking, an AI-native, end-to-end talent acquisition system, replacing traditional applicant tracking systems. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly with Eightfold's Talent Intelligence Platform, enhancing recruitment efficiency and candidate exp