SeamlessHR has been listed among the world's 100 most promising private fintech firms in the latest CB Insights Fintech 100 ranking.
The Nigerian HR software company was recognized in the HR and Payroll category, which highlights companies developing technology to streamline HR processes and increase workplace productivity.
Now in its eighth edition, the FinTech 100 highlights early- and mid-stage startups shaping the global financial technology landscape. CB Insights said the winners were selected based on factors such as deal activity, investor profile, hiring pace, industry participation and private company performance metrics.
SeamlessHR joins the growing list of Nigerian fintechs ranked first, which includes MoneyPoint, Opay, NALA and Flutterwave.
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The company, founded by Emmanuel Okeleji and Daisy Lana, develops cloud-based HR and payroll solutions used by over 1,000 medium and large enterprises across Africa. It has offices in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, and has raised more than $20 million from investors such as the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures.
Commenting on the recognition, Emmanuel Okeleji, CEO and Co-Founder of SeamlessHR, said, “Being named among the top 100 fintech companies in the world by CB Insights is validation of our commitment to creating world-class technology from Africa.”
CB Insights described this year's honorees as companies “making AI, automation and digital assets the backbone of financial infrastructure.”
The latest recognition adds to SeamlessHR’s growing list of global recognitions. In 2024, it was ranked among the Financial Times' fastest growing African companies. The company is expanding its product suite including embedded finance solutions as part of efforts to strengthen its position in the HR technology market.
