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HR TechnologyNara Health Raises $14M to Reinvent Health Insurance Through AI Benefits Administration and Alternative Health Plans
Nara Health, a Chicago-based startup, has closed $14 million in combined pre-seed and seed funding led by Khosla Ventures. The company is developing an AI-native Third Party Administration platform designed to overhaul employer-sponsored health benefits, with a particular focus on offering alternative health plans that reduce premium costs for the roughly 170 million Americans covered through their employers.
Shore Capital Acquires Denver-Based ThrivePass to Accelerate Employee Benefits Technology Growth
Shore Capital Partners has acquired Denver-based ThrivePass, an employee benefits technology platform serving employers, brokers and PEOs. Financial terms were not disclosed. ThrivePass supports lifestyle spending accounts, rewards, tuition reimbursement, COBRA administration and pre-tax...
Corestream Secures Strategic Investment from Lightyear Capital to Accelerate Product Innovation and Platform Expansion
Lightyear Capital has made a strategic investment in Corestream, a voluntary benefits and employee savings technology platform. Founded in 2006, Corestream serves over 6M employees and reconciled more than $500M in payroll premiums in...
Venture CapitalOrigin Raises $30M Series A+ to Build Global Benefits Intelligence Platform
Origin has raised $30M Series A+ led by Notion Capital, bringing total funding to $50M+ in 12 months. Its AI-powered platform, Cuido™, helps enterprises unify fragmented global benefits data, improve visibility, and reduce costs — with clie
Venture CapitalLondon-Based Ben Raises $27.5m Series B to Modernize Global Employee Benefits
Ben , a London-based AI-native employee benefits platform, has raised $27.5 million (£20.8m) in Series B funding to accelerate product development and expand its go-to-market capabilities for global enterprises. The round was led by Mercia
Product NewsDaybright Launches AI Suite to Reinvent Employee Benefits Enrollment
Daybright Financial has introduced a new suite of AI-powered tools aimed at radically simplifying the employee benefits experience. These solutions include AI-generated benefit guides, microsites, personalized communications, decision suppo
Venture CapitalEmployee Navigator Acquires Velocity’s AI Plan Builder; Debuts In-House AI Plan Build Beta for Open Enrollment
Employee Navigator announced the acquisition of Velocity Benefits’ AI-powered plan building software and unveiled two major AI initiatives ahead of open enrollment. The Velocity tool will be integrated and listed in the Employee Navigator M
Venture CapitalEmployee Navigator Raises $100M to Fuel AI-Powered HR and Benefits Platform Expansion
Employee Navigator , a leading U.S.-based benefits administration and HR software provider, has completed a $100 million funding round from its existing investors, JMI Equity and Spectrum Equity. This minority investment facilitated a $120
Venture CapitalZorro Secures $20 Million in Series A to Transform the Healthcare Benefits Industry for Brokers, Employers and Employees
Zorro, an AI-powered insurtech platform, has raised $20 million in a Series A round led by Entrée Capital. The company leverages Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) to provide employers and employees with personali
Company NewsPaylocity Q3 FY2025 Revenue Rises 13% to $454.5M, Adjusted EBITDA Hits $197M
Paylocity reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, highlighted by double-digit revenue and earnings growth. The company posted total revenue of $454.5 million, up 13% year-over-year, with recurring revenue rising 15% to $421.1 mil
Venture CapitalThatch Secures $40M Series B to Redefine Health Benefits from San Francisco
Thatch has secured a $40M Series B funding round led by Index Ventures, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and ADP Ventures. The company aims to revolutionize employee healthcare by replacing outdated employer-co
Venture CapitalSelerix Acquires TBX® to Create an All-in-One Benefits Administration SaaS Platform
Selerix , a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration solutions, has acquired The Benefits eXpert® ( TBX® ), a technology company specializing in employee benefits education and enrollment. The acquisition aims to create a com
Venture CapitalAlliant Insurance Services Acquires Union First, Expanding Its Benefits Solutions for Public Safety Associations
Alliant Insurance Services has acquired Union First , a firm specializing in benefits consulting and administration for public safety professionals. Joining Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group in the West Region, Union First brings expertis
Venture CapitalStretchDollar Secures $6M to Redefine Health Benefits for SMBs with ICHRA Innovation
StretchDollar , a startup revolutionizing small business health benefits, has secured $6M in seed funding led by Fika Ventures and Oscar Health. The platform simplifies complex healthcare management through an innovative Individual Coverage
Venture CapitalBluespine Raises $7.2 Million in Seed Funding to Help Self-Insured Employers Tackle Medical Overbilling
Bluespine , an AI-powered claims cost reduction platform, has raised $7.2 million in seed funding led by Team8. Targeting medical overbilling, a significant contributor to the $300 billion healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse crisis, Bluespin
Venture CapitalRen Systems Secures $3.5M to Revolutionize Deal-Making with AI-Powered Insights
Ren Systems has secured a $3.5 million financing round led by JLL Spark Global Ventures, with participation from Camber Creek, ZoomInfo, and Contour Ventures, to enhance its AI-powered relationship intelligence technology. Ren, designed for
Company NewsMployer Launches Insights+ The Industry's First Employee Benefits Rating
Mployer, a leading provider of employee benefits ratings and analytics, has launched Insights+, an innovative tool that allows employers, employees, and brokers to rate their benefit plans against similar companies. This free solution offer
Venture CapitalSeries A Success: Thatch Secures $38M to Reinvent Health Benefits for All
Thatch , a health benefits platform, announced a $38 million Series A funding round led by General Catalyst and Index Ventures, aimed at decoupling health insurance from employment. The investment will enhance Thatch's technology and expand
Company NewsUKG Labs Ecosystem Doubles in Size, Adds Nine New Startups
UKG has announced that its UKG Labs, an in-house global startup ecosystem and virtual laboratory, has expanded to include 20 companies. This program accelerates innovation for the frontline workforce by supporting early-stage companies that
Venture CapitalWhen Announces $4.6 Million in Seed Funding to Transform the Employee Offboarding Experience
When, an AI-powered offboarding solution, has raised $4.6 million in a Seed funding round led by B Capital, bringing its total funding to $7 million. The funding will be used to expand When's AI-powered health insurance marketplace and grow
Product NewsBenefit Harbor Unveils BHAI: A Revolutionary AI Platform to Enhance HCM & Workforce Management
Benefit Harbor , a leader in Benefit Administration for over 2.8 million individuals, has announced the launch of BHAI, an AI-driven platform that revolutionizes benefits management for ERP users. This platform provides customized benefits,
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
FundingModern Benefits Leader, Benepass, Secures $20M in Funding
Benepass , a leader in modern benefits, announced a $20M funding round to expand its platform and accelerate product development. With over 100,000 employees from top companies using its services, the investment, led by Portage and Clocktow
Company NewsGlobal Compliance Technology Leader, Mitratech, Elevates Market Position with Dual Acquisitions of Syntrio and Mineral
Mitratech, a leader in global compliance technology, has expanded its suite by acquiring Syntrio and Mineral, enhancing its offerings with ethics hotlines, predictive HR services, and over 1,000 eLearning courses. This move creates a compre
Venture CapitalMedefy Health Clinches $10M Series A to Revolutionize Healthcare Navigation
Medefy Health , a trailblazer in mobile-first healthcare benefits navigation, has secured a significant $10 million in Series A funding. This investment, spearheaded by Mercury Fund and Advantage Capital, is set to bolster Medefy's AI and t
Venture CapitalRevolutionizing SME Insurance: Mulberri Raises $6.75M in Series A
Mulberri , an innovative AI-driven embedded business insurance platform, recently announced a successful $6.75 million Series A funding round led by Eos Venture Partners. This significant investment, with contributions from Hanover Technolo
Product NewsKohlberg & Company, LLC announced a strategic partnership with Engage PEO: Acquire a Majority Stake
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. & NEW YORK– Kohlberg & Company, LLC (“Kohlberg”) today announced a strategic partnership with Engage PEO (“Engage” or “the Company”), a leading professional employer organization (“PEO”) providing HR outsourcing solutions
Company NewsBambooHR Innovates Employee Benefits Enrollment with Launch of New Administration Solution
BambooHR, the renowned provider of cloud-hosted HR software, has launched Benefits Administration, a new solution that aims to simplify benefits enrollment for many organizations. Integrated directly into the BambooHR platform, Benefits Adm
Venture Capitalbenefitbay™ Raises $2.5 Million in Seed Plus Round, Led by Right Side Capital and Comeback Capital
April 7, 2023/-- benefitbay™ , an end-to-end ICHRA administration platform for brokers and their clients, has announced that it has raised $2.5 million at a $12.5 million valuation for their seed plus round. This funding will be used to unl
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