The Transcript from Yardstiq: Ramp vs. Brex

In our second edition of The Transcript, we highlight cloud security competition, the corporate card battle, and more. Yardstiq is powered by CB Insights.

Research Brief
October 4, 2022

Intelligent process automation: 42 vendors bringing AI-powered RPA to enterprises

For companies looking to buy or license intelligent process automation tech, the barrier to entry has never been lower. In this Market Map, we look at AI companies offering automation for financial workflows, software testing, customer experience, and more.

Research Brief
September 21, 2022

Finch, an API builder connecting corporate HR systems, raises $15M from investors including Menlo Ventures, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator. Finch competitors are Merge, Argyle, Atomic, Pinwheel, Check, and Modulus Data’s Flexspring.

Finch plans to use the funds to expand its team and launch new features. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
June 10, 2022

Assembled, a workforce management tool for customer support teams, raises $51M from investors including NEA and Emergence Capital. Assembled competitors are Calabrio, Playvox, Teleopti, Tymeshift, and When I Work.

Assembled plans to use the funds to support product development and hire more employees. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
June 1, 2022

Velocity Global, an HR platform for remote teams, raises $400M from Norwest and Eldridge. Velocity Global competitors are Globalization Partners, Multiplier, Omnipresent, Oyster, Panther, Papaya Global, Remote, and Skuad.

Velocity Global will use the funding to explore acquisition opportunities. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
May 24, 2022

Sales community Bravado raises $26M in Tiger Global-backed round. Bravado’s primary competitor is Pavilion, formerly Revenue Collective.

The funding will help Bravado accelerate growth. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
May 23, 2022

Fetcher, a candidate sourcing technology, raises $27M in debt and equity from investors including Tola Capital and Accomplice. Fetcher competitors are Findem, Gem, and SeekOut.

The funding will help Fetcher accelerate international expansion. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
May 20, 2022

Human resource information system (HRIS) Rippling hits $11.25B valuation. Rippling competitors are Deel, Gusto, Namely, Panther, Paylocity, Justworks, and Hibob.

The company was last valued at $6.5B in October 2021. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
May 17, 2022

Remote employee management solution Deel climbs to $12B valuation. Deel competitors in the crowded remote workforce management space are Globalization Partners, Multiplier, Omnipresent, Oyster, Panther, Papaya Global, Remote, Velocity Global, and Skuad.

The company was last valued at $5.5B in October 2021. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
May 16, 2022

Contract management solution Evisort raises $100M from Technology Crossover Ventures, Vertex Ventures, and Breyer Capital. Evisort competitors are Contract Wrangler, ContractPodAi, Icertis, Ironclad, LinkSquares, Seal Software, and SirionLabs.

The funding will help Evisort develop new AI capabilities. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
May 16, 2022

Contract management technology SirionLabs raises from investors including Sequoia Capital and Tiger Global. SirionLabs competitors are Agiloft, Conga, ContractPodAi, and Icertis.

SirionLabs plans to use the funding to support product innovation in user experience (UX) and AI. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
May 12, 2022

Oyster, a global HR software provider, hits a $1B valuation. Oyster is part of the hyper-competitive remote HR software market, and its competitors are Remote, Omnipresent, Multiplier, Globalization Partners, Deel, Papaya Global, Panther, Velocity Global, and Skuad.

The company was last valued at $475M in June 2021. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
April 27, 2022

Open-source calendar scheduling software Cal.com raises $25M. Cal.com competitors include Calendly, Chili Piper, CommandDot, and Doodle.

Cal.com plans to use the funding to support the development of new applications. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
April 20, 2022

Distributed workforce payroll provider Remote reaches $3B valuation. Remote competitors include Oyster, Deel, Globalization Partners, Multiplier, Omnipresent, Panther, Papaya Global, and Velocity Global.

This news comes on the heels of its Series C round. The company plans to invest in R&D initiatives and expand its platform offerings. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
April 7, 2022

Contract management software LinkSquares raises $100M. LinkSquares competitors include Agiloft, Conga, Contract Safe, ContractPodAi, Evisort, Hyperlex, Icertis, Ironclad, Trato, and Volders.

The funding will help LinkSquares explore use cases beyond contract lifecycle management. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
April 6, 2022

Healthcare staffing marketplace Lantum raises $15M. Lantum competitors include CareRev, Nomad Health, ShiftMed, Trusted Health, Incredible Health, and Gale Healthcare Solutions.

Lantum plans to use the funds to drive US expansion. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
April 5, 2022

Azimo, a money transfer service, acquired by Papaya Global, a global payroll provider, for $150M to $200M. Azimo competitors include ZEPZ, TransferGo, CurrencyFair, Taptap Send, CurrencyCloud, and Monisnap.

The acquisition will help Papaya Global enhance its remote workforce management solutions. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
April 1, 2022

Employee performance management software Leapsome raises $60M from Insight Partners. Leapsome competitors include 15Five, Lattice, and Culture Amp.

Leapsome plans to use the funds to enhance its US market presence. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
March 31, 2022

Corporate learning platform WorkRamp raises $40M from Salesforce and Slack. WorkRamp competitors include Seismic, Docebo, and Litmos.

The funding will help WorkRamp accelerate product development and invest in customer success. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
March 28, 2022

Global payroll solution for remote workers Multiplier sees valuation climb to $400M in new financing from Sequoia Capital India and Tiger Global. Multiplier competitors include Papaya Global, Deel, Omnipresent, Panther, Remote, and Velocity Global.

The funding will help Multiplier develop new product features and expand into new markets. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
March 25, 2022

Global payroll provider Omnipresent raises from Kinnevik and Tencent. Omnipresent competitors include Deel, Papaya Global, Multiplier, Panther, Remote, and Velocity Global.

Omnipresent will use the funding to increase headcount and support product development Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
March 24, 2022

On-demand pay app Branch raises $75M from Lee Fixel’s Addition. Branch competitors in the hyper-competitive instant workforce payments market include SteadyPay, Even, Wagestream, Instant Financial, Gig Wage, Panther, DailyPay, and PayActiv.

The funding will help Branch expand into new industries and double the size of its workforce. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
March 17, 2022

AI-driven recruiting software provider Findem raises $30M. Findem competitors include SeekOut, hireEZ, Sense, Fetcher, AllyO, and HiringSolved.

Findem will use the funding to support product development and international expansion. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
March 14, 2022

Income and employment verification technology provider Argyle raises $55M. Argyle competitors include Atomic, Pinwheel, Sterling, Wage, Truework, Accurate Background, and Finch.

Argyle plans to use the funds to expand its engineering team. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
March 14, 2022

Europe-based engineering recruitment platform raises $10M. Circular.io competitors include TripleByte, Toptal, Turing, and Vettery.

The funding will help Circular.io support European expansion. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Research Brief
March 14, 2022

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