HR tech
Japan’s SmartHR raises $140M Series E as strong demand for HR tech boosts its ARR to $100M
The round was led by KKR and Teachers’ Ventures Growth, an investment arm of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
Remofirst raises $25M to take on Deel and Rippling in the global HR tech space
Remofirst says that its annual recurring revenue (ARR) has grown 10x since it raised its $14.1 million seed round in September 2022.
Construction tech founders should consider how their products can serve construction and real estate customers.
5 can’t-miss strategies to break through in a crowded market
The role of HR in enterprises is becoming more strategic. This means that selling effectively requires a less-aggressive approach.
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Let’s consider potential IPOs in the HR technology market: Rippling, Gusto, Deel and Velocity Global are all on our list.
Finch lands $40M to connect disparate HR systems with a single API
Finch, a platform that helps companies connect to various HR apps, services and systems, today announced that it raised $40 million in a Series B round co-led by General Catalyst…
A few years ago, Richard Schrems was working as a human resources consultant in Riyadh, and at one point sought to implement a tech solution for his clients to help…
Disclo aims to inspire inclusive workplaces — starting with disability accommodations
Disclo CEO and co-founder Hannah Olson was diagnosed with Lyme disease when she was in college. At the time, she didn’t really see herself as someone with a disability, even…
Beamery, the all-in-one talent management platform, becomes a unicorn
HR organizations are faced with a widening skills gap, economic headwinds and changing expectations around work. It’s no surprise, then, that burnout and exhaustion are widespread in HR, with one…
WorkTorch, previously known as QuickHire, announced today the closing of a $2.2 million seed round led by Tenzing Capital.
Figuring out what to pay employees is a universal problem. Startups, in particular, struggle with compensation as they are often competing with other startups for talent. For Roger Lee, the…
The role of HR professionals grew in scope during the pandemic as companies were forced to navigate major workplace changes, like working from home. Unsurprisingly, those professionals have had some…
Remofirst raises $14.1M to make it cheaper and easier for businesses to hire remote workers globally
Remote work has never been as accepted, or mainstream, as it is today. Yet some businesses hesitate to explore the option of hiring people in other countries because the prospect…
Ashby lands $21.5M to automate key aspects of recruiting
As hiring remains challenging in an economy where jobs are plentiful (depending on the sector), venture capitalists continue to pump money into HR startups focused on assessing and onboarding candidates.…
Complete helps startups think through the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of employee pay
For early-stage startups looking to hire new talent, it’s not enough to make one-off decisions about pay as each new employee comes on board. Constructing a coherent philosophy around compensation…
TechCrunch+ roundup: Early-stage fundraising revisited, fractional hiring, HR tech boom
Right now, it will take longer to raise less money that will value your company lower than you hoped. But if you’re launching a startup aiming to get rich, you’re…
Valence raises $25M to track team performance with continuous reviews
Valence, a growing teamwork platform, today announced that it raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Insight Partners. Co-founder and CEO Parker Mitchell said that the tranche…
The technology automates communication between global enterprises and candidates using a conversational interface.
The company’s technical assessment technology is a “flight simulator for developers,” that gives candidates a score based on a simulated evaluation of their skills.
3 strategies to make adopting new HR tech easier for hiring managers
Recruiting for technical roles can be challenging. There are often too many roles to fill, too many or too few candidates to interview and not enough time to get it…
Despite studies, statistics and oh-so-many pledges, a vast number of companies continue to struggle with recruiting diverse talent. Some say that it’s not the pipeline problem, it’s an issue with…
Zugata raises $7 million to make annual performance reviews obsolete
Even before they began to graduate from college, millennials drove changes at work, from management and recruiting practices to the design of office interiors. But companies are still adapting and…
Wurk raises $1 million to help cannabis companies manage their people
A “pottech” company called Wurk has raised $1 million in seed funding to help cannabis businesses such as dispensaries or growers comply with all the different regulations coming into play around the burgeoning legal cannabis…
Glint raises $27 million to stop solid employees from bailing
Redwood City-based Glint has raised $27 million in a Series C round of venture funding for software that helps companies figure out how their teams are experiencing problems, or why…
Beamery raises $2 million to help recruiters identify and draw in talent, instead of waiting for applicants
London-based startup Beamery, formerly known as Seed.Jobs, has raised $2 million in a seed round from Edenred Capital Partners and Grupa Pracuj, a human resources tech firm. Beamery makes software…
