Ropes , a New York-based AI hiring startup, has raised $3.1 million in seed funding led by GSV Ventures to expand its innovative platform that assesses technical candidates based on real-world simulations. Unlike traditional tests or biased interviews, Ropes evaluates how candidates solve problems f

Ribbon, an AI-native hiring platform, aims to fix the broken recruitment system by offering intelligent, voice-based interviews and real-time analytics that drastically reduce hiring times and improve candidate experiences. Backed by $8M in funding led by Radical Ventures, Ribbon is helping companie

Marit Health , a newly launched platform designed to provide salary transparency for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), is revolutionizing the healthcare sector. Backed by $3.2 million in seed funding, Marit offers clinicians access to detailed, verified salary data, including compen

Jolly, a New York-based workforce optimization platform, has secured $16.5 million in Series A funding led by former Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn, who also joins the board. The platform enables frontline workers to "Earn Points at Work™" by rewarding actions like punctuality or extra shifts with redeem

Lumber, an AI-powered workforce management platform for the construction industry, has secured a $15.5 million Series A funding led by Foundation Capital, with participation from Tishman Speyer, Carbide Ventures, 8VC, Sure Ventures, and FirsthandVC. The company aims to streamline payroll, compliance

Energage, the HR technology company behind the Top Workplaces recognition program, has acquired TalentQuest, a leader in personalized talent management solutions. This acquisition creates a unified employee experience suite that integrates engagement insights with talent development tools, helping o

peopleIX, a Cologne-based AI-powered people intelligence platform, has secured €2.3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Earlybird-X with contributions from neoteq ventures, TS Ventures, and HR Tech business angels. The company aims to solve workforce inefficiencies by integrating fragmented HR and

Factorial, the Barcelona-based HR tech unicorn, has secured an additional $120 million in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst, bringing its total borrowings from GC’s Customer Value fund to $200 million. This investment will fuel Factorial’s go-to-market (GTM) strategy, primarily focusing

Multiply Mortgage, a fintech innovator, has secured $23.5 million in Series A funding led by Kleiner Perkins, bringing its total funding to $27 million. The company is revolutionizing employee benefits by offering lower mortgage rates—up to 0.75% discounts—at no cost to employers. Available in

Human Cloud , a global workforce advisory firm, has acquired PeopleGPT, a prominent AI-focused HR community. The acquisition aims to bridge the gap between technological advancements and HR leadership by fostering collaboration between talent and technology leaders. The newly formed Human Cloud HR C