Investment Banking for the Future of WorkWe are the leading corporate finance and M&A advisory firm for HR Tech and Work Tech businesses globally.
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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 ERP, Corporate Performance Management; Budgeting & forecasting; Accounting; Invoice management; Bill payment; Spend and 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 |
The M&A Advisor of Choice for HR Tech Companies Globally
More WorkTech/HRTech companies trust Venero Capital Advisors to deliver a successful M&A transaction than any other investment bank. We are incredibly proud to be the financial advisor of choice for Future of Work businesses globally.
Our Latest Research Notes & Viewpoints
$2.6bn invested in Work Tech during Q3 amidst slow revenue growth
Work Tech investment activity by volume picked up around 20% in Q3, with 181 deals disclosed vs. 150 in Q2. Growth came primarily from early-stage rounds, resulting in an average investment size of €18.1m. And M&A activity was very robust, with 336 acquisitions in total during the first three quarters of the year, putting 2024 on track for record deal volumes. However, many Work Tech businesses have been reporting decelerating growth rates, and this is being reflected in their valuations. Read More...
Work Tech investment activity by volume picked up around 20% in Q3, with 181 deals disclosed vs. 150 in Q2. Growth came primarily from early-stage rounds, resulting in an average investment size of €18.1m. And M&A activity was very robust, with 336 acquisitions in total during the first three quarters of the year, putting 2024 on track for record deal volumes. However, many Work Tech businesses have been reporting decelerating growth rates, and this is being reflected in their valuations. Read More...
Bloomin merges with Zest to create the French leader in Employee Engagement and Performance Management
Bloomin, a Paris headquartered software specialist in Employee Feedback and Employee Experience has announced its combination with Zest, the French leader in the Employee Experience and Performance market. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial adviser to Bloomin. Read More...
Bloomin, a Paris headquartered software specialist in Employee Feedback and Employee Experience has announced its combination with Zest, the French leader in the Employee Experience and Performance market. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial adviser to Bloomin. Read More...
SOFTONE acquires ERP leader Sunsoft
SOFTONE Group of Companies, the leading provider of cloud-based business software in Greece and SE Europe, announces the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Sunsoft, a leading vendor of ERP and other advanced IT systems for catering and hospitality businesses in Greece. Venero acted as exclusive financial advisor to Sunsoft. Read More...
SOFTONE Group of Companies, the leading provider of cloud-based business software in Greece and SE Europe, announces the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Sunsoft, a leading vendor of ERP and other advanced IT systems for catering and hospitality businesses in Greece. Venero acted as exclusive financial advisor to Sunsoft. Read More...
Fountain Acquires Clevy to Further Advance AI for Hourly Hiring
Visma, one of European leaders in cloud software, has acquired Beeple, a fast-growing Belgian tech scale-up that offers planning and communication solutions for organisations with flexible workers. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Beeple. Read More...
Visma, one of European leaders in cloud software, has acquired Beeple, a fast-growing Belgian tech scale-up that offers planning and communication solutions for organisations with flexible workers. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Beeple. Read More...
Venero Report: Generative AI and its impact on the Future of Work
Our Tandem, a Continuous Performance Management platform adopted by major European enterprise clients, has announced its acquisition by Beqom, a Swiss headquartered, global provider of a cloud based total compensation solution, backed by Sumeru Equity Partners. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial adviser to Our Tandem. Read More...
Our Tandem, a Continuous Performance Management platform adopted by major European enterprise clients, has announced its acquisition by Beqom, a Swiss headquartered, global provider of a cloud based total compensation solution, backed by Sumeru Equity Partners. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial adviser to Our Tandem. Read More...
Venero ranked #1 HR Tech M&A advisor in 2022, sees strong momentum for HR Tech M&A in 2023
In 2022 Venero Capital Advisors ranked as the #1 HR Tech focused M&A and corporate finance advisor globally by deal volume. The firm has been delivering almost a deal per month on average and in the last two years completed 17 M&A, debt financing, and equity financing advisory transactions for HR Tech and Work Tech businesses across Europe, N. America and Australasia – a track record that is by far the largest within the HR Tech sector compared to any other investment bank. Read More...
In 2022 Venero Capital Advisors ranked as the #1 HR Tech focused M&A and corporate finance advisor globally by deal volume. The firm has been delivering almost a deal per month on average and in the last two years completed 17 M&A, debt financing, and equity financing advisory transactions for HR Tech and Work Tech businesses across Europe, N. America and Australasia – a track record that is by far the largest within the HR Tech sector compared to any other investment bank. Read More...
Venero advises Upstream on long-term debt refinancing with NBG and EIB
Upstream is a leading MarTech company in the fastest-growing markets in the world. Its mobile marketing automation platform, Grow, combines innovations in marketing automation and multi-channel digital communication, delivering tangible ROI on every marketing dollar spent for its customers. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor in the refinancing of a €25 million long-term debt facility aimed at expediting scaling up Upstream's Mobile Marketing Technology. Read more...
Upstream is a leading MarTech company in the fastest-growing markets in the world. Its mobile marketing automation platform, Grow, combines innovations in marketing automation and multi-channel digital communication, delivering tangible ROI on every marketing dollar spent for its customers. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor in the refinancing of a €25 million long-term debt facility aimed at expediting scaling up Upstream's Mobile Marketing Technology. Read more...
Visier adds robust skills intelligence with acquisition of Boostrs
Boostrs, a Paris-headquartered European leader in mapping and matching employee skills in order to deliver HCM solutions, has announced the acquisition of its assets by Visier, the Canada-headquartered globally recognised leader in people analytics with 25,000 customers worldwide. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Boostrs. Read More...
Boostrs, a Paris-headquartered European leader in mapping and matching employee skills in order to deliver HCM solutions, has announced the acquisition of its assets by Visier, the Canada-headquartered globally recognised leader in people analytics with 25,000 customers worldwide. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Boostrs. Read More...
Marlin portfolio company Learning Pool acquires People-Analytix
Marlin Equity Partners has acquired People-Analytix AG, an AI-based employee skills management platform. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company’s skills management platform includes a proprietary multilingual skills ontology with over 20,000 unique skills, enabling companies to identify organizational skills gaps, uncover workforce trends and match employees to jobs, projects and learning. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to People Analytix. Read More...
Marlin Equity Partners has acquired People-Analytix AG, an AI-based employee skills management platform. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company’s skills management platform includes a proprietary multilingual skills ontology with over 20,000 unique skills, enabling companies to identify organizational skills gaps, uncover workforce trends and match employees to jobs, projects and learning. Venero Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to People Analytix. Read More...