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On May 7, 2025, Engagedly, an AI-powered talent management platform, announced its acquisition of hiringtool.co, a GenAI-first applicant tracking system (ATS) tailored for startups and SMEs. This strategic move integrates intelligent hiring
Company NewsIn2Dialog and Ixly Receive MIT R&D Grant to Advance AI in Recruitment
In2Dialog, a multi-award-winning startup transforming the recruitment process with AI-driven tools based in Utrecht, has been awarded a prestigious MIT R&D collaboration grant by the Province of Utrecht. The grant supports a joint research
EarningsAdecco Group Q4 2024 Earnings Report: Revenue at €5.87 Billion, Net Profit Exceeds Expectations at €73 Million
The Adecco Group reported Q4 2024 revenue of €5.87 billion, a 5% organic decline. Despite revenue contraction, the company saw improving momentum, with net profit surpassing forecasts at €73 million. CEO Denis Machuel highlighted cost reduc
Venture CapitalKKR Acquires Stake in HRM Platform Employment Hero from SEEK Investments
KKR, a leading global investment firm, has acquired a stake in Employment Hero, a prominent HR management platform, from SEEK Investments. Despite this transaction, the SEEK Growth Fund will continue as a material investor in the company. E
Venture CapitalADP acquires Procesamiento Externo de Información, S.C. (PEI) in Mexico
ADP (Nasdaq: ADP) has acquired Procesamiento Externo de Información, S.C. ( PEI ), a Mexico-based payroll solutions provider. This acquisition strengthens ADP’s global presence in Latin America by integrating PEI’s domestic expertise with A
Venture CapitalEmployment Hero acquires Canadian employment platform Humi in $100M+ global expansion move
Employment Hero, a global leader in employment solutions, has announced the acquisition of Humi, a Canadian employment platform, in a deal worth over CAD $100 million. This strategic move strengthens Employment Hero’s global expansion while
Venture CapitalTide Expands SME Services with Acquisition of Onfolk Payroll Solution
Tide , a UK-based business financial platform, has acquired Onfolk , an HMRC-recognized payroll solution for SMEs, announced on October 18, 2024. Onfolk specializes in integrating accounting, pensions, and people systems, making payroll man
Venture CapitalJet HR Raises €12M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Payroll Automation in Italy
Jet HR , an Italian startup, has secured €12 million in Seed funding, bringing its total funding to €16.7 million. Founded by Marco Ogliengo and Francesco Scalambrino, Jet HR aims to simplify payroll and HR processes for businesses in Italy
Venture CapitalNYC-Based Thera Secures $4M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Global Payroll and Payments
Thera , a New York City-based payroll and payments platform, has secured $4 million in seed funding, led by Y Combinator and other prominent investors. Founded by former Amazon engineer Akhil Reddy, Thera aims to simplify global payroll man
Venture CapitalWorkstaff closes $1.6M CAD in seed funding for the next phase of its workforce management software
Workstaff , a Montreal-based provider of workforce management tools, has secured $1.6M CAD in seed financing from Impulsion PME and Anges Québec. This investment will facilitate Workstaff’s global expansion and enhance its platform, which a
Venture CapitalTokyo's HR Tech Leader SmartHR Secures $140 Million Series E Funding
KKR and Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) have announced a $140 million Series E investment in SmartHR , a leading cloud-native human resources management platform in Japan. This funding will drive SmartHR's growth, including new solution deve
Venture CapitalVeremark secures $3 million to expand global background screening capabilities
Veremark, a global leader in background screening, has secured $3 million in a Pre-Series B funding round to enhance technology and expand client acquisition. The company addresses a critical need for compliant hiring practices in a $8bn ma
Venture CapitalHuler Gains Additional £1.5 Million Investment from MEIF and Mercia Ventures
Huler , a worktech company, has secured an additional £1.5 million Seed Follow On investment from the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, managed by Mercia Ventures. This investment, part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, will s
Venture CapitalRevolutionizing SME Insurance: Mulberri Raises $6.75M in Series A
Mulberri , an innovative AI-driven embedded business insurance platform, recently announced a successful $6.75 million Series A funding round led by Eos Venture Partners. This significant investment, with contributions from Hanover Technolo
Venture CapitalOdoo S.A. Announces €150m Investment from General Atlantic to Support Continued Global Growth
Brussels, Belgium and New York, NY – June 26, 2023 – Odoo S.A., a leading provider of open-source integrated business software applications for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced it has received a strategic investme
Venture CapitalGrowthCurve Capital Acquires Netchex to Further Accelerate Growth
Netchex to leverage GrowthCurve’s expertise in data analytics and AI to accelerate growth Covington, LA and New York, NY – June 7, 2023 – Netchex (“Netchex” or the “Company”), a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management and
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
Venture CapitalLMS365 Raises $20 Million to Enhance Employee Training through Microsoft Integration
LMS365 , a Danish online learning management system (LMS) designed for seamless integration with Microsoft products, has secured $20 million in its first institutional funding round. The platform, which is utilized by companies such as logi
Product NewsGravie Secures $179 Million Financing to Expand Innovative Health Benefits Plans for SMEs
MINNEAPOLIS , March 21, 2023 -- Gravie, one of the fastest growing employer health benefits companies in the United States , announced today that General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity investor, will anchor a $179 million equit
Venture Capital[Paris] HR tech startup Popwork raises €1.5 million
Since it was founded in 2020, Popwork has accrued early business from growth-chasing SMEs, as well as global clients like French energy major TotalEnergies. The Parisian HR software startup Popwork has banked €1.5 million in seed funds. Th
Venture CapitalPersonio nabs $200M at a $8.5B valuation as its HR for small businesses hits the big time
Personio — a startup out of Munich, Germany that styles itself as a Workday and ServiceNow focused on the small and medium businesses of the world — went on a funding tear through the COVID-19 pandemic after its recruiting, payroll, people
Venture CapitalFlexa Careers Raises £2.3M in Seed Funding
Flexa Careers , a London, UK – based platform bringing transparency to the hiring market, raised £2.3m ($2.9m/€2.7m) in seed funding. The round was led by Ada Ventures and joined by Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund, angel syndicate HERmesa, and a
Venture CapitalRise Up raises €30M to Advance Employee Learning across Europe in round led by Connected Capital
Rise Up , the fast-growing employee learning software solution, has raised €30M with Connected Capital, a leading B2B SaaS-focused investment fund, its previous investor MAIF Avenir and its first shareholder Impact Partners. This second rou
Venture CapitalEmployment Hero raises $181M AUD at $1.25B AUD valuation, acquires KeyPay
Human resources platform Employment Hero announced today it has raised $181 million AUD (or about $129 million USD), putting it at unicorn valuation in Australian dollars of $1.25 billion (or about $890 million USD). The round was led by
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