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Yardstik raised $30M in Series B funding led by Harbert Growth Partners, bringing total funding to $65M. The Minneapolis HR tech company reported 149% YoY revenue growth, 98% account retention and 99.4% customer satisfaction as it expands c
Venture CapitalDeel Surpasses $1.5B ARR With 15th Acquisition, Embedding Clarity’s Deepfake Defense Across Global Hiring
Deel has acquired AI cybersecurity company Clarity in its 15th acquisition after surpassing $1.5B in ARR. Clarity’s deepfake detection and identity verification will connect candidate screening, onboarding, device provisioning, and workforc
Venture CapitalFindem to Acquire Glider AI to Disrupt the $650B Staffing Industry
Findem announced it will acquire Glider AI to build an end-to-end AI hiring platform delivering “hire-ready candidates.” The combined solution integrates talent discovery, skills validation, AI interviews, and identity verification—targetin
Product NewsAI Fraud Detection Platform deepidv Secures $1M Seed and Launches Deepfake Defense Suite
Toronto-founded identity verification startup deepidv has raised a $1 million seed round while expanding operations to San Francisco and launching a comprehensive AI-powered fraud detection suite designed to combat the rapidly growing threa
Product NewsSan Francisco Identity Platform Persona Launches Candidate Verification to Combat Hiring Fraud
Identity platform provider Persona has launched a new Candidate Verification solution designed to help companies verify the real-world identity of job applicants during the hiring process. The product integrates directly with leading applic
Venture CapitalSign In Solutions Acquires The Receptionist to Strengthen AI-First Visitor Management
Sign In Solutions announced the acquisition of The Receptionist on January 12, 2026, reinforcing its position as a global leader in visitor management technology. The Denver-based The Receptionist serves more than 5,500 customers across 35
NewsFindem Acquires Getro and Launches the First Intelligent Job Post
Findem and Getro have joined forces to launch a new era of agentic hiring. By combining expert-labeled talent data with 800+ trusted networks, organizations can now eliminate resume noise, verify real capability, and receive hire-ready cand
Venture CapitalRefAssured Raises $3.3M Seed Round to Build “Back of a Baseball Card” for Talent Performance
RefAssured , a San Francisco-based provider of automated reference checking and talent performance insights, has raised a $3.3 million oversubscribed seed round led by Dogwood Ventures with support from HighSage Ventures and strategic inves
Company NewsParafin and Gusto Launch Payroll Bridge: Line of Credit to Help 400K+ SMBs Pay Staff on Time
Parafin and Gusto have partnered to launch Payroll Bridge, a payroll line of credit designed to help small businesses cover payroll during cash flow gaps. Integrated directly into Gusto’s platform, the solution ensures employees are paid on
Company NewsWorkday Confirms Data Breach Linked to Social Engineering Attacks
Workday confirmed a security incident in which attackers accessed a third-party customer relationship database and stole personal contact information (names, emails, phone numbers). Workday says there’s no indication of access to customer t
Company NewsThe Next Generation of Workforce Management is Here--Workday Unveils New Agent System of Record
Workday has introduced the Agent System of Record, a new AI-powered platform designed to help businesses manage their growing fleet of AI agents. This centralized system enables organizations to govern, track, and optimize both Workday and
Venture CapitalFirst Advantage Completes Acquisition of Sterling Check for $2.2 Billion
First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) has successfully completed its acquisition of Sterling Check Corp. for $2.2 billion, including assumed debt. This strategic move enhances First Advantage's global presence and product offerings in ba
Venture CapitalEntrust Completes Acquisition of Onfido, Creating a New Era of Identity-Centric Security
Entrust , a global leader in payments, identities, and data security, has finalized the acquisition of Onfido , a premier identity verification provider. This strategic move fortifies Entrust's portfolio with the most advanced AI-powered, i
Company NewsPrivacy Concerns Surge as Glassdoor Allegedly Adds Real Names to User Profiles Without Consent
The article reports concerns among Glassdoor users that their real names were added to their profiles without consent, potentially compromising anonymity. This issue surfaced when a user, Monica, noticed her full name and city on her profil
Venture CapitalFirst Advantage to Acquire Background Check Company Sterling for $2.2 Billion in Cash and Stock
First Advantage Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sterling Check Corp. for approximately $2.2 billion, inclusive of debt. The merger unites complementary technology and services in employment background screening a
EarningsSterling Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results Continued Execution Towards 2023 Goals and Long-Term Strategy
NDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Nov. 08, 2023 Sterling Check Corp. (NASDAQ: STER) (“Sterling” or “the Company”) a leading global provider of technology-enabled background and identity verification services, today announced financial results for the thi
Company NewsGusto Payroll Processing is Not Impacted by the Silicon Valley Bank Situation
Background: The bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank has had a widespread impact, particularly on companies that provide payroll services for employees. We have seen a number of companies issuing announcements and updates regarding the situati
AcquisitionSterling Expands Through Acquisition of A-Check Global
NEW YORK — Sterling Check Corp. (NASDAQ: STER), a leading global provider of background screening and identity services, today announced that it has acquired A-Check Global in a highly complementary deal that will expand Sterling’s presen
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