Venture Capital
Venture Capital
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
Venture Capital
Artisan Raises $25M Series A to Build Autonomous AI Sales Workforce
Artisan has secured a $25 million Series A round led by Glade Brook Capital to expand its AI-driven sales platform. Known for its bold slogan “Stop hiring humans,” Artisan offers AI employees called "Artisans" to autonomously perform sales functions. Its flagship AI BDR, Ava, identifies leads, w
Apr 16, 2025
Venture Capital
Venture Capital
Tapcheck Secures $225M to Scale On-Demand Pay Platform Across U.S. Workforce
PLANO, Texas-Tapcheck, a leading on-demand pay provider, today announced it has raised $225 million in combined equity and debt financing. This latest funding includes a $25 million Series A extension round led by existing investor, PeakSpan Capital, and a $200 million credit facility provided
Apr 14, 2025
Venture Capital
Paychex Completes Acquisition of Paycor
Paychex has officially acquired Paycor in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. This strategic deal merges two HCM powerhouses and aims to create the industry's most comprehensive and flexible AI-driven HR and payroll platform. The acquisition strengthens Paychex’s upmarket
Apr 14, 2025
Venture Capital
Venture Capital
Venture Capital
Venture Capital
Thatch Secures $40M Series B to Redefine Health Benefits from San Francisco
Thatch has secured a $40M Series B funding round led by Index Ventures, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and ADP Ventures. The company aims to revolutionize employee healthcare by replacing outdated employer-controlled benefits with a personalized, tax-free healthcare b
Apr 3, 2025