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SHRM has acquired CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion from PwC, transforming it into CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity
This acquisition signifies a shift in how CEOs and executives prioritize inclusion and diversity in the workplace. SHRM’s leadership of this initiative empowers CEOs with the tools to make inclusivity a key component of their leadership strategy, reshaping how organizations drive innovation and gr
Oct 1, 2024
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Jet 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. The company has grown rapidly since its launch a year a
Sep 26, 2024
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Wrapbook Secures $20 Million in Funding, Valued at $750 Million: Transforming Production Finance with Innovative Solutions
Wrapbook, a leader in production finance and accounting for the entertainment industry, has secured a $20 million investment from Bessemer Venture Partners, bringing its valuation to $750 million. This investment goes beyond financial growth; it underscores Wrapbook's commitment to revolutionizing p
Sep 25, 2024
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Paris-Based Jump Raises €11M Series A to Provide Freelancers with Full-Time Benefits
Paris-based Jump has raised €11 million in a Series A funding round led by Breega, with Index Ventures and RAISE Seed For Good also participating. Jump provides freelancers with the benefits of full-time employment, including social protections like health insurance and savings plans, while mainta
Sep 24, 2024
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Arya Health Secures $4M to Lead AI-Powered Workforce Automation in Healthcare
Arya Health, a healthcare workforce automation platform, announced the closing of a $4 million seed funding round led by Twelve Below. This funding will help Arya Health expand its AI-driven workforce management tools, which include automated scheduling, payroll, onboarding, and compliance processes
Sep 24, 2024
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Empower Acquires OptionTrax to Deliver Integrated Equity Compensation Solutions
Empower, a leading retirement and wealth management provider, has acquired Plan Management Corporation (PMC), the company behind OptionTrax®, a comprehensive digital equity compensation platform. This acquisition will enhance Empower’s services by integrating OptionTrax’s capabilities, allowing
Sep 23, 2024
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Vahan.ai Secures $10M in Series B Funding to Expand AI-Driven Blue-Collar Recruitment Across India
Vahan.ai, an AI-driven recruitment platform focused on India’s gig workforce, has raised $10 million in a Series B funding round led by Khosla Ventures. Key participants include Y Combinator and Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma. The funding will support the expansion of Vahan’s AI recruitment platfo
Sep 20, 2024
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San Francisco-based Mercor Secures $30M Series A to Transform Global Recruitment with AI
Mercor, an AI-driven hiring platform, raised $30 million in Series A funding at a $250 million valuation. The round was led by Benchmark's Victor Lazarte and Bill Gurley, with participation from notable investors like Peter Thiel, Jack Dorsey, and Adam D'Angelo. Mercor, co-founded by Adarsh Hiremath
Sep 19, 2024
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Stride Funding, Now Clasp, Closes More Than $10 Million Oversubscribed Venture Round Led by Crosslink Capital
Clasp, formerly known as Stride Funding, has closed an oversubscribed venture round of over $10 million led by Crosslink Capital, bringing its total funding to more than $30 million. Focused on reducing student debt and improving talent retention, Clasp provides a recruitment platform that connects
Sep 17, 2024
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Workday Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Evisort
Workday, a leading enterprise platform for managing human resources and financial data, has announced the acquisition of Evisort, an AI-native document intelligence platform. This acquisition aims to enhance Workday's capabilities in surfacing critical insights from unstructured data found in docume
Sep 17, 2024
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