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Employment Hero buys co-founder’s other company for $43.4m

Australian HR software company Employment Hero has acquired Employment Innovations, a professional services firm owned by co-founder Ben Thompson, for US$43.4 million.

The acquisition was finalized in April 2024, as detailed in a recent regulatory filing.

Financial documents filed with the corporate regulator show that Employment Innovations reported a net loss of nearly US$1 million after tax during the latest financial year.

Recent Employment Hero developments

Timeline
19-Oct-2023 💼 In 50 Words: Employment Hero raises $166.7m for global expansion
  • Employment Hero raises US$166.7 million in funding
  • Plans to expand globally and target US$30 billion valuation
14-Jun-2023 🚀 Employment Hero’s new super app gives workers main character treatment
  • Employment Hero launches Swag, an HR super app
  • Swag offers real-time pay, cashback, and employee perks
16-Feb-2022 🚀 Employment Hero nets $130m, buys Australian HR tech firm
  • Employment Hero raises US$130M funding round
  • Acquires KeyPay to enhance HR solutions suite
21-Jul-2021 📈 Employment Hero banks over $100m to expand in SEA, Western Europe
  • Employment Hero raised S$140M in funding
  • Valuation triples to S$806M within six months
02-Mar-2021 🚀 Salesforce, Seek join $35m round of Australian HR startup Employment Hero
  • Employment Hero raises S$46.4M for growth.
  • Plans major expansion in Southeast Asia markets.
08-Jul-2019 💼 In brief: Australian HR startup banks $15m in series C round

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