RemoFirst has expanded its RemoVisa service to support visa and work permit applications in more than 110 countries, strengthening its integrated Employer of Record (EOR) offering. The announcement, made from San Francisco on February 19, 2026, reinforces the company’s position as a full-stack glo

Horizons, a global Employer of Record provider, has rebranded as Remote People to reflect its evolution into a full-lifecycle global hiring platform. Headquartered in New York, the company now supports recruitment, compliant employment, contractor management, US PEO, global mobility, and entity inco

Oyster, a global employment platform and Employer of Record (EOR), has announced a leadership transition aimed at accelerating its next phase of AI-enabled global expansion. Founder and CEO Tony Jamous will move into the newly created role of Executive Chairman, while Hadi Moussa has been appointed

GCE Global Solutions Corp. has acquired GCE Payroll Advisers Inc., strengthening its global EOR and cross-border payroll platform. The move expands regulatory expertise, international payroll operations, and global workforce support capabilities. Announced Dec 30, 2025. MONTREAL, Dec. 30, 2025 

Upwork Inc. has launched Lifted, a wholly owned subsidiary designed to help enterprises manage the full spectrum of contingent workforce needs, including independent contractors, AOR, EOR, staff augmentation, and SOW engagements. Built on recent acquisitions of Bubty and Ascen, Lifted integrates sou

Workwell Group, a global leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) and Employer of Record (EOR) services, has acquired Eastridge Workforce Management (EWM) from Eastridge Workforce Solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens Workwell’s North American presence, adding approximately $400 millio

Recruiter.com has acquired BountyJobs, a recruitment marketplace known for connecting employers with third-party recruiters, to strengthen its position as a comprehensive total talent solutions provider. This strategic acquisition enhances Recruiter.com’s capabilities in workforce management, cont

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 management for businesses with international teams. The platform

Borderless AI, the pioneering AI-powered HR platform, has partnered with Cohere to revolutionize the HR industry with tailored AI agents. The partnership aims to streamline global HR challenges such as onboarding, payroll, and compliance, providing innovative solutions to Canadian startups and beyon

Borderless AI, an AI-powered startup, has emerged from stealth with a $27 million seed investment aimed at revolutionizing the HR industry. The company specializes in developing AI agents designed to automate and streamline the process of onboarding, managing, and paying international teams. With it