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SeamlessHR

ActiveFintechInsurtechLagosFounded 2018

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
DateStageAmountLead investor
2025-01Undisclosed$9.0MHelios Digital Ventures
2022-01Series A$10.0MTLcom Capital

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