Hmlet co-founder’s new startup bags $3.2m to expand globally

(From left) Hybr1d founders Aditya Anand, Yoan Kamalski, and Pauline Wetzer / Photo credit: Hybr1d

Hybr1d, a workforce management platform co-founded by Hmlet co-founder Yoan Kamalski, has raised US$3.2 million in pre-seed funding from Global Founders Capital, MS&AD, 468 Capital, and 1982 Ventures.

Kamalski, who stepped down from his role as CEO of Hmlet in March 2021, established Hybr1d with Aditya Anand and Pauline Wetzer last year.

His latest venture helps businesses automate and streamline their IT and HR processes, such as onboarding, procurement, and leave and attendance management.

Funding details

• Funding amount: $3,200,000
• Other investors: Global Founders Capital, MS&AD Ventures, 468 Capital, 1982 Ventures
• Stage: Early Stage
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Hybr1d says it has helped companies reduce their annual operational expenses by up to 30%, while boosting productivity, making data-driven decisions, and taking advantage of AI’s potential.

The company serves more than 5,000 users in 80 countries across 30 organizations. Some of its clients include Carousell, Sleek, CyberSierra, Beam Mobility, and Multiplier.

It will use the new capital to further develop its tech, ramp up hiring, and expand its operations across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

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