Handshake, the AI data-labeling startup best known for its origins as a college recruiting platform, has acquired data auditing company Cleanlab in a talent-focused deal aimed at strengthening its research and data quality capabilities, the companies confirmed. The transaction primarily functions

Compa, an AI-driven compensation intelligence platform headquartered in Newport Beach, California, has raised $35 million in Series B funding led by Jump Capital, with participation from Crosslink Capital, Storm Ventures, Permanent Capital, HR Tech Investments LLC (an affiliate of Indeed, Inc.), and

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

OpenAI has announced its upcoming AI-powered hiring platform, the OpenAI Jobs Platform, set to launch in mid-2026. Positioned as a direct competitor to LinkedIn, the service will leverage AI to match businesses with workers, offering dedicated support for small businesses and local governments. Alon

Sparrow, the first end-to-end leave management platform designed for modern, global companies, has raised $35 million in Series B funding led by SLW, bringing its total funding to $64 million. The company leverages AI and compliance expertise to automate complex leave processes, aiming to improve bo

Darwinbox has become the first global Human Capital Management (HCM) platform to launch its own Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, marking a major leap toward enabling secure, intelligent collaboration between AI agents and enterprise systems. This innovation allows MCP-compatible agents to access

Mercor , an AI-driven recruiting startup founded by three 21-year-old Thiel Fellows, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at $2 billion. Led by Felicis, with participation from Benchmark, General Catalyst, and DST Global, the funding marks an eightfold increase fr

Nava Benefits has introduced the Nava Benefits Assistant, powered by OpenAI, to transform how employees interact with their benefits. This AI-driven assistant provides real-time information on deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses, and medical, dental, and vision plans. Employees can access help 24/7,

Metaview , an innovative startup, has raised $7M in Series A funding led by Plural, with participation from notable investors and angels. Since its 2018 inception, Metaview has aimed to transform the hiring process by leveraging unstructured ambient data and AI technologies, such as OpenAI's GPT-3.5

Lattice  has launched a new initiative, Lattice AI, to enhance its HR software by incorporating artificial intelligence aimed at humanizing the employee experience. This move aims to support employees, managers, and HR teams by providing AI-powered tools for better efficiency and strategic decision