Employment Hero valued at $1.25 billion after $181 million raise
The valuation gives the fast-growing startup the bragging rights of ‘unicorn’ status — in Australia at least.
SME payroll platform Employment Hero triples valuation with $140 million raise
Cloud-based HR startup Employment Hero is on its way to becoming the next Aussie unicorn, as it bags a whopping $140 million in funding.
Cheap groceries and workout videos: UK startup Perkbox expands to Queensland to help SMEs attract top talent
UK employee perks platform Perkbox is broadening its footprint in the Aussie market, rolling out in Queensland after a successful Sydney launch.
HR startup raises $5 million to develop tech helping get veterans into the workforce
Aussie HR and recruitment startup WithYouWithMe has raised $5 million, but for co-founder Luke Rix, success isn’t about dollars in the bank or countries conquered.
Employment Hero scores $22 million in Series C raise, led by strategic investor Seek
Cloud-based HR platform Employment Hero has raised $22 million in a Series C round, led by Seek, valuing the startup at more than $100 million.
“A war chest of investors”: HR startup Shortlyster raises $5 million from heavy-hitting investors including Shark Tank’s Andrew Banks
HR startup Shortlyster has raised $5 million to grow its algorithm-enabled tool helping businesses put bias aside when choosing the best candidates.
Young at heart: HR startup HumanForce raises $22.5 million after 17 years of bootstrapping
Gig economy-focused HR startup HumanForce has secured $22.5 million in funding from Silicon Valley VC firm, after 17 years of bootstrapping.
Good tidings we bring: The 10 biggest capital raises of 2018
From Judo Capital and Deputy to Canva and DataRepublic, let's finish the year by taking a look at the 10 biggest capital raises of 2018.
Inside a $111 million deal: How HR startup Deputy secured the biggest Aussie Series B raise of all time
Sydney-based startup Deputy has bagged a whopping $111 million in Australia’s biggest Series B ever - but how did this founder win hearts, minds and money?
How 300% revenue growth and an ingrained international culture helped HR startup Enboarder secure $5 million
Founded in 2016, Aussie startup Enboarder has seen revenue growth of 300% year-on-year. Now, it’s raised $5 million to kick its global growth up a gear.
“A meeting of minds”: Aussie HR startup Flare bags $21 million investment led by New York VC
HR startup Flare has closed a $21 million Series B round, but the raise is just as much about getting the right investors as it is about the money.
