SeamlessHR
What it does
SeamlessHR (now rebranding to Seamless Technologies) is a Nigerian HR and payroll SaaS company founded in 2018 by Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji and Deji Lana. It provides enterprise-grade cloud-based HR, payroll, and performance management software. The company raised $25 million in total funding, including a $9M Series A extension from the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures in January 2025. It serves over 300,000 employees across 20 African countries.
Payroll & HR-fintechPayday / salary-advance lendingBulk / mass payouts
Known for
- Africa's leading HR and payroll SaaS platform
- Gates Foundation-backed
- Serving 300,000+ employees across 20 African countries
- Rebranded to Seamless Technologies in 2026
- Amazon CTO visit recognition as top SaaS innovator in Africa
Model & industry
SaaSEmbedded FinanceAll / Cross-industry
Funding history
$19.0M
Total raised
2
Rounds
Undisclosed
Latest stage
2025
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01 | Undisclosed | $9.0M | Helios Digital Ventures |
| 2022-01 | Series A | $10.0M | TLcom Capital |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
In the News
- 2026-07-15 · SeamlessHR rebrands as Seamless Technologies to expand into AI and financial services · TechNext
- 2025-06-05 · Amazon CTO Visits SeamlessHR Headquarters, Recognizes Company as Top SaaS Innovator in Africa · SeamlessHR Blog
- 2025-01-20 · Gates Foundation-Backed SeamlessHR Raises $9M in Series A Extension · UrbanGeekz