Investment Banking
for the Future of WorkVenero Capital Advisors is an international corporate finance advisory firm focusing exclusively on HR Tech and the Future of Work.
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Laser-Focused Sector Expertise
Venero Capital Advisors is the only investment banking firm focused exclusively on serving the unique needs of CEOs in the HR Tech and broader Future of Work sector. Clients want experts who understand the Future of Work industry, its trends and challenges. Our relentless focus on the Future of Work allows us to relate these dynamics to meet the specific needs of our clients in a way no other investment bank can.
We define Future or Work as the dynamic convergence of technology-based solutions and employee-centric business services.
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Talent Acquisition Job boards and career portals; Talent sourcing; Applicant tracking; Candidate engagement & referral; Interviewing & assessing; Onboarding |
Talent & Performance Management Employee performance assessment; Compensation, benefits, rewards; Engagement & culture; Career and succession planning; Wellbeing |
Corporate Learning & Development Learning Management Systems (LMS); Learning Experience Platforms (LXP); LCMS; Learning content libraries; Microlearning |
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Workforce Management Workforce scheduling; Task/activities planning & tracking; Time & attendance; Leave management; Gig / temp worker management; Vendor management |
Admin HR & Payroll Organisational and employee data, employment lifecycle processes, transactional employee and manager self-service; Payroll administration |
Business Management Budgeting & forecasting; Accounting; Invoice management; Corporate bill payment; Business spend management; Subscription management |
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Data Analytics Talent analytics; Workforce planning; Space utilisation; Performance analytics; Big data; Data visualisation; Survey analysis |
Productivity Document & content management; Communication & collaboration; Business process management; Process Automation |
Corporate Payments Payment processors and gateways; Incentives & vouchers; Pre-paid services; Fleet and mobility payment solutions |
Our Latest Research Notes & Viewpoints
2Q 2022: Resilient HR Tech M&A, but pullback in VC funding
Following a very strong recovery in 2021 and an initial softening in 1Q 2022, the HR Tech and broader Work Tech sectors are beginning to feel the impact of high inflation and uncertain macroeconomic outlook. In this context, the second quarter closed with mixed results. Read More...
Following a very strong recovery in 2021 and an initial softening in 1Q 2022, the HR Tech and broader Work Tech sectors are beginning to feel the impact of high inflation and uncertain macroeconomic outlook. In this context, the second quarter closed with mixed results. Read More...
The 2022 Talent Tech Champion of Champions Winner
Venero Capital Advisors is pleased to support as headline sponsor the TIARA 2022 Talent Tech Star Awards. Congratulations to EightFold.ai for being crowned the Venero Capital Advisors Talent Tech Champion of Champions! Read more...
Venero Capital Advisors is pleased to support as headline sponsor the TIARA 2022 Talent Tech Star Awards. Congratulations to EightFold.ai for being crowned the Venero Capital Advisors Talent Tech Champion of Champions! Read more...
Venero appoints HR Tech veteran Marc Garrido as Head of French Coverage
Venero intensifies its focus on the French market with the appointment of HR Tech veteran Marc Garrido as Head of French Coverage. Marc has over 35 years of professional experience in the HRIS industry, where he has held positions at organisations including ADP, IBM and HR access Solutions (Fidelity Investment). His entrepreneurial experience includes acquiring ICRH Group, growing it by 3x and subsequently selling it to HR Path. For a period of 7 years he has supported HR Path with fundraising, acquisitions and integrations, organic growth, organisational transformations, strategic partnerships and international development. See the press release...
Venero intensifies its focus on the French market with the appointment of HR Tech veteran Marc Garrido as Head of French Coverage. Marc has over 35 years of professional experience in the HRIS industry, where he has held positions at organisations including ADP, IBM and HR access Solutions (Fidelity Investment). His entrepreneurial experience includes acquiring ICRH Group, growing it by 3x and subsequently selling it to HR Path. For a period of 7 years he has supported HR Path with fundraising, acquisitions and integrations, organic growth, organisational transformations, strategic partnerships and international development. See the press release...
Visma strengthens its Spanish footprint with the acquisition of Woffu
Barcelona, 26 April 2022 - Leading Spanish time & attendance software provider Woffu has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Visma. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial adviser to Woffu. Barcelona-based Woffu was founded in 2015 by Miguel Fresneda and Víctor Pérez. It has 55 employees and nearly 1,500 clients. 130,000 employees daily use Woffu's solution to optimize their time, request vacations, manage absences and comply with time control regulations. Read the deal announcement...
Barcelona, 26 April 2022 - Leading Spanish time & attendance software provider Woffu has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Visma. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial adviser to Woffu. Barcelona-based Woffu was founded in 2015 by Miguel Fresneda and Víctor Pérez. It has 55 employees and nearly 1,500 clients. 130,000 employees daily use Woffu's solution to optimize their time, request vacations, manage absences and comply with time control regulations. Read the deal announcement...
Venero advises Firstbird on its sale to Radancy
New York, NY and Vienna, 25 January 2022 - Radancy, the global talent technology leader, is expanding its unified platform with the agreement to acquire Austria-based Firstbird, the global leader in SaaS based employee referral programs. The planned acquisition of Firstbird expands Radancy's presence and commitment to the DACH market and complements its teams across Europe. Combined, the businesses can offer talent acquisition teams a unique recruiting solution, empowering them with a competitive advantage to attract and hire better talent faster in the global job market. Read the deal announcement...
New York, NY and Vienna, 25 January 2022 - Radancy, the global talent technology leader, is expanding its unified platform with the agreement to acquire Austria-based Firstbird, the global leader in SaaS based employee referral programs. The planned acquisition of Firstbird expands Radancy's presence and commitment to the DACH market and complements its teams across Europe. Combined, the businesses can offer talent acquisition teams a unique recruiting solution, empowering them with a competitive advantage to attract and hire better talent faster in the global job market. Read the deal announcement...
Venero and APG advise DataFuZion HCM on its sale to Ceridian
London and Michigan Center, MI, Nov 8th, 2021 - Ceridian (NYSE: CDAY; TSX: CDAY), a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of DataFuzion HCM, Inc., a specialist enterprise workforce management and HCM integration solutions provider based in Michigan Center, MI. Venero Capital Advisors and Acquisitions Partners Group acted as joint financial advisers to DataFuzion. Read the deal announcement...
London and Michigan Center, MI, Nov 8th, 2021 - Ceridian (NYSE: CDAY; TSX: CDAY), a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of DataFuzion HCM, Inc., a specialist enterprise workforce management and HCM integration solutions provider based in Michigan Center, MI. Venero Capital Advisors and Acquisitions Partners Group acted as joint financial advisers to DataFuzion. Read the deal announcement...