The Best Answer, Inc. (TBA), a leader in AI-powered culture success solutions, has acquired Lluna, Inc., a Philadelphia-based platform dedicated to building equitable workplace cultures. The acquisition aligns with TBA's mission to support small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in optimizing employee e

Paychex has introduced a new AI-assisted recruiting tool, Recruiting Copilot, in partnership with Findem, to help small and medium-sized businesses streamline the hiring process. Using 3D data and natural-language search, the tool can quickly identify the best-matched candidates from a vast pool of

Payoneer, a global leader in cross-border payment solutions, has announced its acquisition of Singapore-based HR and payroll startup Skuad for $61 million. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening Payoneer's position in the global fintech market, particularly in the rapidly expanding small and

Factorial, a Spanish HR platform, has secured an €80 million investment from U.S. VC firm General Catalyst. This investment, described not as a funding round but as a "go-to-market investment," is uniquely structured as contained debt aimed solely at customer acquisition, with repayments made from

ZayZoon, a leader in Earned Wage Access (EWA) for SMBs, announced a $15 million raise in its Series B extension, reaching a total of $49.5 million, led by Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures, alongside Framework Venture Partners and EDC. This investment underscores ZayZoon's remarkable growth and its

A recent NAPEO report revealed that 81% of SMBs without a PEO solution express newfound interest. The data underscores the significant impact PEOs have on small- to medium-sized businesses today. Fingercheck's venture into PEO services further simplifies the path for small companies seeking acce

Coverdash, a leading embedded insurtech for startups and SMBs, announced a $13.5M Series A funding, raising total capital to $16M. The funding, led by Nyca Partners, will enhance its embedded partner network and insurance offerings. Coverdash provides a seamless insurance buying experience, offering

TriNet Group, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive human capital management solutions for SMBs, reported a 2% increase in total revenues to $1.2 billion for Q4 2023 and a 1% rise to $4.9 billion for the fiscal year. Earnings per share surged by 68% in Q4 and 17% annually, with adjusted earnings

Exectras, a prominent service provider for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), recently completed a significant debt financing deal with Tacora Capital, securing up to $30 million. This funding will drive the acquisition of merchant portfolios, foster organic growth, and enhance internal infra

Factorial, a leading HR software solutions provider, has acquired Fuell, a Spain-based expense management startup. This marks Factorial's first acquisition and product expansion, positioning it as Europe's first integrated HR and expense management platform. Fuell, backed by Y Combinator, specialize