SeamlessHR, one of Africa’s leading HR technology companies, has secured $9 million in its latest funding round, with investments from the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures.
This comes after an impressive five-year track record, where SeamlessHR’s platform has served nearly 2,000 businesses across 20 African countries, managing HR and payroll for 300,000 employees.
The details
- The funding will support SeamlessHR’s expansion across Africa and the development of solutions to optimize workforce productivity.
- New products include embedded finance offerings, allowing employees to access responsible credit using their employment as collateral.
What they’re saying
- Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji, CEO and Co-founder of SeamlessHR:
“We are excited about empowering hardworking Africans with solutions that improve their quality of life, including access to responsible credit for basic needs like shelter, mobility, and education.” - Fope Adelowo, Managing Partner at Helios Digital Ventures:
“SeamlessHR is breaking barriers to financial inclusion by providing salary assurance and enhanced wage access, enabling businesses and employees to thrive.” - Uche Amaonwu, Country Director at the Gates Foundation:
“SeamlessHR’s innovations are unlocking access to critical financial services for millions of formally employed Africans.”
