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YC-Backed Central Secures $8.6M to Automate Payroll & HR for Startups
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
Aug 27, 2025
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Early-Stage Workforce Venture Fund Announces $15M First Close
JFFVentures, a pioneering impact venture fund, proudly announces the first close of its second fund at $15M, with an ambitious target of $50 million. This fund is dedicated to empowering tech startups led by founders with lived experiences, focusing on the development of innovative HR, education, an
Apr 4, 2024