{"id":57401,"date":"2025-04-17T16:42:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T13:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/?p=57401"},"modified":"2025-04-17T16:51:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T13:51:00","slug":"peopleforce-raises-5-4m-in-pre-series-a-to-accelerate-growth-across-poland-and-latin-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/peopleforce-raises-5-4m-in-pre-series-a-to-accelerate-growth-across-poland-and-latin-america\/","title":{"rendered":"PeopleForce Raises $5.4M in Pre-Series A to Accelerate Growth Across Poland and Latin America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>PeopleForce<\/strong>, the rapidly-scaling all-in-one HR platform trusted by over 1,300 companies in 30+ countries, has <strong>successfully secured $5.38 million in a Pre-Series A funding round.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"928\" src=\"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/article-cover-en.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57402\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The round was co-led by<strong> Pracuj Ventures<\/strong>, one of Central Europe\u2019s leading HR tech-focused funds, and <strong>u.ventures<\/strong>, a Chicago-based fund with a global outlook and Ukrainian roots. <strong>Dnipro VC<\/strong>, a Silicon Valley-based early stage venture capital fund, also joined, strengthening the support network. This funding will help accelerate PeopleForce\u2019s expansion and further its mission to revolutionize HR processes globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strengthening leadership in HR tech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PeopleForce has already established itself as a leader in the <strong>HR tech <\/strong>space, with over <strong>1,300 clients across 30+ countries and 100,000 active users. <\/strong>This investment comes after an impressive <strong>80% year-over-year ARR growth<\/strong> in 2024, driven by the platform\u2019s ability to deliver tailored HR solutions that scale along with business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The funding will help PeopleForce strengthen its presence in <strong>Poland<\/strong> and <strong>Latin America<\/strong>, two key regions that have grown substantially. The platform is trusted by industry leaders, including <strong>Autenti, Grupa eSky, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Brand24<\/strong><\/a><strong> in Poland<\/strong>, and <strong>TestDevLab, Paysera,<\/strong> and<strong> Ajax Systems <\/strong>worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why top investors choose PeopleForce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The investment from <strong>Pracuj Ventures<\/strong>, a pioneer in Poland\u2019s corporate innovation space, highlights PeopleForce\u2019s strong strategic vision and commitment to HR innovation. According to <strong>Pawel Leks<\/strong>, Managing Partner at Pracuj Ventures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;PeopleForce&#8217;s innovative approach to HR automation positions them as a leader in transforming human resources management. The team has demonstrated a clear strategic vision and the ability to execute effectively. Their commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients aligns perfectly with our investment philosophy&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, <strong>u.ventures<\/strong>, a Chicago-based fund with Ukrainian roots, sees PeopleForce as a prime example of a company with a global growth trajectory. <strong>Andrii Sorohan<\/strong>, Venture Director at u.ventures, says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;We&#8217;re thrilled to back PeopleForce as they redefine the future of HR tech. Their excellence-driven team is laser-focused on product and customer impact \u2013 exactly the kind of founders we love to back. This funding unlocks exciting growth in Poland, Latin America, and beyond, bringing their intuitive, user-friendly platform to even more teams around the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>Marianna Bonechi<\/strong>, Managing Partner at <strong>Dnipro VC<\/strong>, states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;We\u2019ve been genuinely impressed by the PeopleForce team \u2013 their market knowledge and the feedback from customers, especially how much time the product helps companies save.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key aspects of upcoming growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the newly raised capital, PeopleForce is focusing on the following growth areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expand GTM and support teams in<strong> Poland, Mexico, and Colombia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch localized automation features for regional compliance and culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest in AI-driven HR analytics and integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support a growing enterprise client base with improved onboarding and support services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The future of HR tech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2019, PeopleForce helps businesses automate their HR processes through HR solutions. The platform focuses on making HR operations more efficient and accessible for fast-growing companies. Here is what senior officers are saying about the new funding round:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Andrew Cetinic, founder and CEO of PeopleForce:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;Our product roadmap is built in close collaboration with our customers to ensure the HR solution we deliver meets the evolving needs of the HR tech industry. This funding will allow us to scale our efforts and launch the features that will strengthen our position as an HR hub.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mykola Mykhaylov, co-CEO of PeopleForce:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;In the past year, PeopleForce has achieved an impressive 2.5-fold ARR growth in both Poland and Latin American countries. With this new investment, we aim to scale our local GTM teams and enhance the automation of region-specific HR processes, ultimately driving greater success for our customers.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the investors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pracuj.vc\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Pracuj Ventures<\/a> is the first corporate innovation fund in Poland and one of the first in the CEE region, which focuses on investing in HR Tech and EDU Tech areas. The fund&#8217;s mission is to support innovative and scalable projects operating in the digital HR market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/u.ventures\/\">u.ventures<\/a> is a Chicago-based fund with Ukrainian roots that support local businesses aimed to grow globally. Their portfolio includes such companies as Mate Academy, Dynamiq, Altris, and Esper Bionics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnipro.vc\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Dnipro VC<\/a> is a Silicon Valley-based early stage venture capital fund co-founded by Marianna Bonechi and Nick Bilogorskiy. The fund provides capital and support to exceptional global founders who push the boundaries of AI and cybersecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About PeopleForce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PeopleForce is an all-in-one HR platform designed to provide the best employee experience and automate HR processes at every stage of the employee lifecycle. The company has over 1300 clients from 30+ countries worldwide, with a total of more than 100,000 active users on the HR platform. The company strives to empower tech businesses to build top talent teams that perform without any operational restrictions and drive business growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PeopleForce, the rapidly-scaling all-in-one HR platform trusted by over 1,300 companies in 30+ countries, has successfully secured $5.38 million in a Pre-Series A funding round.\u00a0 The round was co-led by Pracuj Ventures, one of Central Europe\u2019s leading HR tech-focused funds, and u.ventures, a Chicago-based fund with a global outlook and Ukrainian roots. 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