Innovation
Indeed CEO Chris Hyams Steps Down After 15-Year Tenure; Deko Returns to Lead
Chris Hyams has officially stepped down as CEO of Indeed after nearly 15 years of leading the world’s largest job platform. In a heartfelt letter to the team, Hyams reflects on his journey from VP of Product to CEO, overseeing Indeed’s exponential growth to over 300 million monthly users and 75
Jun 2, 2025
Innovation
Innovation
Checkr Expands into Employment Verification with Acquisition of Truework
Checkr has announced its acquisition of Truework, a major player in income and employment verification. This strategic move allows Checkr to expand beyond background checks into the multi-billion dollar employment verification industry. Truework’s AI-powered platform integrates all major verificat
Apr 17, 2025
Innovation
Innovation
CoAdvantage & PrimePay Merge to Elevate HR Tech for SMBs
Aquiline Capital Partners has announced the merger of its portfolio companies, CoAdvantage and PrimePay, to enhance human capital management (HCM) services for small- and mid-sized businesses. This strategic combination aims to offer a more flexible and comprehensive suite of HR and payroll solution
Mar 5, 2025
Innovation
Innovation
Workera Announces Strategic Investment from Accenture
Workera has announced a strategic investment and collaboration with Accenture, integrating Workera's AI-powered skills intelligence platform into Accenture's LearnVantage. This partnership aims to advance the adoption of skills-first strategies by addressing the evolving needs of workforce reskillin
Jan 22, 2025
Innovation
Belfry Raises $12 Million Series A to Accelerate Innovation and Growth
Belfry Software, a platform designed for physical security providers, announced it has raised $12 million in Series A funding, led by Base10 Partners, with contributions from Bienville Capital and Aglaé Ventures. The funding increases Belfry’s total financing to $20 million, aimed at accelerating
Jan 22, 2025
Innovation
beqom Appoints Lars Pedersen as CEO
beqom, a global leader in compensation management, embarks on an exciting new chapter as Lars Pedersen assumes the role of CEO, succeeding co-founder Fabio Ronga. With a strong foundation established under Ronga's leadership, including significant market growth and pioneering innovations in fair pay
Jan 13, 2025
Innovation