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Jack & Jill Secures $40M Series A to Replace Job Applications with AI Agents
Jack & Jill, an AI-native hiring marketplace, has closed a $40M Series A led by Air Street Capital, with Creandum and Madrona participating. The company is building AI agents that replace traditional job applications by orchestrating professional introductions between candidates and employers at scale — a direct challenge to incumbent ATS-driven hiring workflows.

Salesforce leads $166 million investment in HiBob, valuing Israeli HR tech company at $3.2 billion - calcalistech.com
Salesforce has led a $166 million funding round in HiBob, an Israeli-founded modern HRIS platform, pushing the company's valuation to $3.2 billion. The investment represents one of the largest recent bets on next-generation core HR infrastructure and underscores growing enterprise software interest in the HR technology sector.

All in on continual feedback, Lattice acquires Pando
Lattice, a leading HR performance management platform, has acquired Pando in a move aimed at deepening its continuous feedback capabilities. The acquisition signals Lattice's intent to own a larger share of the real-time performance intelligence market, offering HR leaders a more integrated suite for ongoing employee development conversations — moving beyond periodic reviews toward always-on feedback loops.
Company NewsWorkday Announces Rising 2026: Where Agentic HR and Agentic Finance Take Center Stage October 12-15 in Las Vegas
Workday Rising 2026 will take place Oct. 12–15 in Las Vegas, bringing together 30,000+ in-person and digital attendees. The event will feature 400+ sessions on agentic HR, finance, IT, product innovation, customer use cases, demos, and hand

Niural Launches Niural AI Labs and Expands Series A to $52 Million for AI-Native Payroll and Benefits
Niural, the AI-native platform for global payroll, benefits, payments, and compliance, has launched Niural AI Labs and expanded its Series A to $52 million. The company positions the Lab as a “neolab for finance,”...
Venture CapitalPhiladelphia-based Phenom Acquires Be Applied to Scale Skills-First Hiring with Cognitive AI
Phenom acquires Be Applied to embed adaptive cognitive assessments into its AI hiring platform. Enterprises can now validate skills at scale, reduce mis-hires (costing 30%+ of salary), and support skills-first hiring as 63% of employers cit
Venture CapitalCoursera to Combine with Udemy to Empower the Global Workforce with Skills for the AI Era
Coursera and Udemy have announced a landmark merger agreement valued at approximately $2.5 billion, bringing together two of the world’s most prominent online learning platforms at a critical moment for the global workforce. Under the all-s
Venture CapitalLondon-Based Ben Raises $27.5m Series B to Modernize Global Employee Benefits
Ben , a London-based AI-native employee benefits platform, has raised $27.5 million (£20.8m) in Series B funding to accelerate product development and expand its go-to-market capabilities for global enterprises. The round was led by Mercia
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
Venture CapitalDianaHR Secures $3.7M Seed to Disrupt SMB HR with AI-Powered HR-as-a-Service
DianaHR , a San Francisco–based startup founded by former Gusto Head of Engineering Upeka Bee, has raised a $3.7 million seed round led by SNR Ventures with participation from General Catalyst, Y Combinator, and unicorn founders from Mercur
Venture CapitalStockholm-Based Hubert Raises €2.5M to Scale AI Screening Agents for Global Employers
Hubert , a Stockholm-based AI-first recruitment platform, has secured €2.5 million in seed funding led by Spintop Ventures with support from Bonnier family investors. The company, already profitable, plans to accelerate its proprietary AI s
NewsTorch Acquires AI Learning Company Praxis Labs to Redefine Coaching as a Catalyst for Organizational Change
Torch, a contextual coaching platform, has acquired Praxis Labs, an AI-powered learning platform known for its research-backed simulations, skill assessments, and AI coaching. This strategic acquisition aims to bridge the persistent gap bet
Company NewsPapaya Global Announces CFO, CPO, and Key Executive Appointments to Drive Innovation and Expansion
Papaya Global , a leading workforce payroll and payments platform, has announced significant leadership changes to bolster its global expansion. Erez Simha joins as CFO, bringing vast IPO and M&A expertise, while Amit Levi is promoted to CP
Company News“The Spy in the Slack Channel”: Inside the Silicon Valley Espionage Scandal Between Rippling and Deel
In a plot that feels more like the screenplay of a corporate thriller than a courtroom reality, two of Silicon Valley’s most celebrated HR tech unicorns—Rippling and Deel—are now locked in a high-stakes legal war involving secret communicat
Company NewsDayforce Reports $1.76B in Revenue for 2024, Driving HR Tech Growth
Dayforce , a leading human capital management (HCM) technology provider, reported strong financial results for Q4 and FY 2024, with total revenue reaching $1.76 billion (up 16.3% YoY) and recurring revenue climbing to $1.34 billion (up 20.6
Venture CapitalSquarePeg Raises $3.5M to Revolutionize AI-Driven Recruiting for Lean HR Teams
SquarePeg has raised a $3.5 million seed round led by Next Frontier Capital, with participation from Acadian Ventures, Bread & Butter Ventures, and Silicon Road Ventures, to refine its AI-driven candidate evaluation platform. Designed for m
Venture CapitalMaki Secures $28.6M to Revolutionize Talent Acquisition with Conversational AI
Maki , a leader in conversational AI for HR, has secured $28.6 million in Series A funding to redefine how organizations approach talent acquisition. With rapid growth in 2024 and large-scale partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, Maki’s
Company NewsZipRecruiter Resilient Amid Hiring Slowdown with $117.1M Q3 Revenue and Share Repurchase Boost
ZipRecruiter has released its third-quarter 2024 financial results, reporting $117.1 million in revenue but a net loss of $2.6 million. Despite hiring challenges, CEO Ian Siegel reaffirms the company's confidence in the U.S. labor market an
Venture CapitalEQT Acquires Leading SaaS Talent Solutions Provider PageUp to Accelerate Global Expansion and Product Innovation
EQT, a global investment organization, has acquired PageUp, an Australian SaaS leader in talent acquisition and management, from Battery Ventures. This move aims to leverage EQT's expertise to accelerate PageUp's international expansion and
Company NewsDayforce Reports Impressive Q3 2024 Results: $440 Million in Total Revenue, 19% Growth in Recurring Revenue
Dayforce, a global leader in human capital management technology, reported strong financial performance for Q3 2024, with a notable increase in total revenue to $440.0 million, up 17% year-over-year. Recurring revenue from the Dayforce plat
EarningsDayforce Q2 2024: Strong Growth and Exciting Future with $500M Share Repurchase
Dayforce Inc ., a leader in human capital management technology, reported strong financial results for Q2 2024, with recurring revenue up 20% and total revenue up 16%. Operating cash flow increased by 16% year-to-date, leading to a $500 mil
Venture CapitalAshby Announces $30M Series C
Ashby , a rapidly growing recruiting platform, has secured an additional $30 million in equity financing, bringing their total raised to approximately $70 million. The Series C round, led by Lachy Groom with contributions from Elad Gil, F-P
EarningsDocebo Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Docebo Inc., a leading AI-based learning platform provider, reported strong financial performance for Q1 2024. The company highlighted significant growth in subscription revenue and profitability, with total revenue reaching $51.4 million,
Product NewsVisier Ships "Vee," an Industry First Generative AI Digital Assistant for People Insights
Visier has officially launched its generative AI assistant, Vee, which is now available to all customers. Powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Vee integrates with Microsoft Teams, allowing users to obtain reliable and accurate workfor
Product NewsGreenhouse Announces Spring 2024 Packaged Product Release
Greenhouse, a prominent hiring platform, has unveiled its Spring 2024 product release, introducing several enhancements designed to boost hiring efficiency and decrease the time required to fill positions. Notable features include Texting,
Company NewsSmartRecruiters' Global Footprint: Facilitating 100 Million Job Applications Signals Strong International Growth
SmartRecruiters , an innovative hiring platform, announces significant growth and strategic advancements, marking a notable presence in the global recruitment technology sector. The platform has achieved a milestone with over 100 million jo
Company NewsDocebo Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results
Docebo Inc., a leader in AI-driven learning platforms, announced its Q4 and fiscal year 2023 financial results, showcasing significant growth. With a 28% increase in subscription revenue to $46.5 million and a total revenue rise of 27% to $
Product NewsBullhorn Acquires Mployee to Help Recruitment Agencies Accelerate Their Digital Transformation Journey
Bullhorn , a global leader in software for the staffing and recruitment industry, has acquired Mployee, a Netherlands-based company specializing in Salesforce-based solutions for recruitment agencies. This strategic move aims to accelerate
Company NewsHiring Platform SmartRecruiters Appoints Rebecca Carr as Chief Product Officer
Palo Alto, California – August 30, 2023 – SmartRecruiters , the industry’s leading All-in-One Hiring Platform, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of SaaS leader Rebecca Carr as Chief Product Officer (
Venture CapitalBelgian Startup Whale Raises 2.5 Million Euros To Boost Knowledge Sharing And Employee Training For Companies Worldwide
Belgian SaaS tech company Whale announced a 2.5 million Euros raise from existing investors Volta Ventures and Peak to allow companies to turn their process and SOP documentation into a channel for employee training and growth. The fundin
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