HR Tech is in fashion

The world of technology for workforce management is moving fast, and at Aindez we bring you the most relevant news from the region and the world.

Latin America

Redarbor acquires Genomawork. Redarbor has just acquired Genomawork, a Chilean platform that uses artificial intelligence and gamified assessments to make hiring faster and more accurate. With this purchase, Redarbor strengthens its offering and adds cutting-edge gamified recruiting technology.

Buk raises 50 million dollars in a Series B to keep growing in Latin America. Buk started the year with a 50 million dollar Series B, with participation from Workday, a global player in the industry. According to its investor memo, its plan is to land in Brazil, accelerate its growth in Mexico and keep building "the definitive source of truth for employee data".

Start-Up Chile BIG 9: HR Tech makes itself felt. Five of the 64 startups selected by Start-Up Chile are HR Tech: Aindez, DomestikCo, Jobby, SyncroPro and Tazki. Two worker-focused fintechs also joined this cohort, Qindin and MisGastosFijos.

Global

Rippling versus Deel. The dispute between Rippling and Deel is red hot. Rippling accuses Deel of obtaining confidential information through a Rippling employee. Hopefully they settle it soon and can get back to improving their products.

Mercor raises 100 million dollars in a Series B. Mercor, the startup that uses AI for recruiting, closed a 100 million dollar round and reached a 2 billion valuation. Founded in 2023 by 21-year-old entrepreneurs, it automates candidate screening, interviews and payments.