Salesforce, Seek join $35m round of Australian HR startup Employment Hero

Australian HR platform Employment Hero said it raised S$46.4 million (US$35 million) to accelerate its growth in its home country and double down on its international expansion plans.

More funding details

• Lead investor: Seek
• Returning backers: Seek, OneVentures, AirTree Ventures
• New investor: Salesforce Ventures

More company updates

• The company said it plans to use the new capital to support its growth in its existing markets and bankroll its “significant” push across Southeast Asia.
• As part of the first wave of Employment Hero’s global expansion efforts, it rolled out its platform in New Zealand, the UK, Malaysia, and Singapore late last year.
• According to a statement, Seek is currently exploring ways to cross-promote and bundle its employment-focused products and services with Employment Hero in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.

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