Cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions for businesses across Africa.
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SeamlessHR offers cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions. Its digital infrastructure streamlines HR processes, including recruitment, performance management, and employee data management. Headquartered in Nigeria, SeamlessHR supports nearly 1,000 enterprises in over 20 countries with operational hubs in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Botswana. SeamlessHR provides services, including Core HR, recruitment, payroll automation, employee leave management, performance tracking, competency assessments, and advanced analytics. In a Series A extension, SeamlessHR received $9 million in funding from the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures to scale its embedded finance offering, accelerate product development, enhance customer support services, and expand into new African markets.
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2025 |
| $9.0M |
| — |
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A South African HR and payroll startup.
SnapScan
Mobile payments provider SnapScan acquired HR and payroll startup Radar.
FaidiHR
Kenyan startup automates payroll and HR processes for African businesses.
Gebeya
Gebeya is an Ethiopian freelance platform connecting African talent with businesses.
Qualified
A technical skills assessment platform that certifies top engineering talents.
Paynas
A digital platform transforming how employers manage, pay, and guarantee financial wellness to their employees.
HEDG
HEDG offers a savings management platform providing pension plans for employees in the MENA region.
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