article thumbnail

This Slack-Backed HR Startup Raised $50M To Make Hiring Remote Workers Easier

CB Insights

Oyster , a virtual HR platform for distributed workforces, has raised $50M in a Series B with participation from Stripes Group, Capital Partners, and Slack Fund among others. How’s the company performing?

article thumbnail

Leena AI Raises $30M To Accelerate Development Of Conversational AI Chatbots For HR

CB Insights

The round drew participation from Greycroft, Bessemer Venture Partners, and B Capital Group. Delaware-based Leena AI helps several companies automate conversations with employees in order to answer general questions and provide access to personal data and documents. How’s the company performing?

article thumbnail

Banking Is Only The Beginning: 30 Big Industries Blockchain Could Transform

CB Insights

In the future, blockchain tools could serve as a foundational infrastructure for casting, tracking, and counting votes — potentially eliminating the need for recounts by taking voter fraud and foul play off the table. CREDIT HISTORIES. 3D Printing/Manufacturing. CROWDfunding.