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Mexico based HRTech Worky Raises $6M in Series A Round Funding

Worky, an all-in-one HR and payroll software solution for Mexican companies, has secured a significant boost with a successful $6 million Series A round led by Atlántico, a Brazil-based fund, and with participation from ADP Ventures. This substantial capital injection will power the company’s mission to streamline HR and payroll processes for Mexican businesses, accelerating product development, expanding sales and marketing efforts, and bolstering the team. This strategic move is set to revolutionize the HR and payroll sector, bridging the gap between payroll management, data, and employee benefits.

Founded in 2018 by Maya Dadoo and Carlos Marina, Worky is on a mission to modernize how companies recruit, manage, and pay their employees, with a particular focus on the operative workforce sector. The platform is committed to serving Latin America, starting with Mexico, where approximately 60 per cent of the 20 million SME employees change jobs annually, significantly impacting the country’s labour and economic productivity.

In 2022, Worky released Worky Payroll, Mexico’s first cloud-native payroll solution and a robust shift management module. These innovations seamlessly integrate workforce operations and revenue variability processes like commissions and bonuses, enhancing compliance and efficiency through Worky’s real-time payroll system and providing clients with a reliable and efficient payroll experience.

Speaking about the company, Co-founder & CEO of Worky, Maya Dadoo, said:

Our market needs the solutions employers and employees need to operate HR and Payroll simultaneously and efficiently. Worky has built the infrastructure to create a reliable payroll experience while having a permanent relationship with the employee. We currently serve customers across the board experiencing the pain of managing large workforces. We are ready to scale to this market where megatrends like the future of work and increased labour and payroll regulations are hitting hard.

Since launching its payroll service, Worky has seen improved customer acquisition as businesses seek reliable payroll solutions amidst fears of hefty fines prevalent in the sector. The platform is now the most comprehensive HR and payroll administration platform for Mexican firms, integrating previously disparate systems. It reduces a company’s employee rotation by 30% in three months. Moreover, job permanence has increased by an average of 80%, leading to improved financial performance for companies.

Worky is not just a promising startup, but a rapidly growing force in the HR and payroll sector. With over 40,000 users in Mexico, the firm is actively expanding its services to address the broader needs of the blue-collar industry, where the bulk of the Mexican workforce lies. This expansion is a testament to Worky’s success and its potential to revolutionize the HR and payroll sector.

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Propelld’s NBFC Edgro Raises $25M Debt funding to Expand Its Offerings

Propelld, a financial technology startup that empowers student education loans, has successfully secured a substantial $25 million in debt funding for its wholly-owned NBFC subsidiary, Edgro. This significant financial boost, obtained from nine reputable lenders including Credit Saison India Private Limited, AU Small Finance Bank, InCred Financial Services Limited, and Northern Arc Capital Limited, is set to propel Edgro’s expansion plans into action, promising a brighter future for the company and its stakeholders.

Co-founded in 2019 by Bibhu Prasad Das, Victor Senapaty and Brijesh Samantaray, Propelld offers education loan financing solutions through Study Now and Pay Later products as well as Income Sharing Agreements (ISA) via the NBFC arm. The platform also introduced collateral-free education financing. It targets tier II and III cities where students need help securing finances from accredited lenders. Propelld works with more than 2,000 educational Institutes across EdTech, K12, universities, schools and upskilling, with an annual disbursal run rate of Rs 1,200 crore and NPAs below 1%.

Speaking about this significant milestone, Nikunj Agarwal, Head of Debt and Lending Alliance at Propelld, expressed his gratitude to the financial partners and said:

We are leveraging these funds to ensure that more and more students can access flexible loan options. As Edgro continues to expand its reach and enhance its offerings, we are deeply grateful for the unwavering support from our financial partners, which enables us to further the mission of democratising education and empowering more students.

While Edgro started operations in July 2023, Propelld has already raised nearly $40 million from WestBridge Capital, Stellaris Venture Partners, and India Quotient. Its last fundraising effort, worth $35 million, occurred in February 2022.

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ITE-L Learning Solution added as Moodle Certified Partner in Mexico

ITE-L Learning Solution added as Moodle Certified Partner in Mexico
ITE-L Learning Solution added as Moodle Certified Partner in Mexico

ITE-L Learning Solution – the digital learning solutions provider, has been added as Moodle Certified Partner in Mexico. After this addition to the Moodle Partner network, the company will be able to offer full range of Moodle services, including implementation, customisation, training, and support.

The company has already demonstrated its proficiency in delivering successful Moodle-based projects. For example, they developed a comprehensive learning pathway for PPG Comex to validate knowledge and access various business units, centralising certifications and credentials.

In the Mexican market, where numerous institutions require a centralised platform for educational administration, Moodle stands out as a leading open-source LMS solution renowned for its flexibility, scalability, and adaptability. ITE-L’s partnership with Moodle will enable these institutions to leverage the powerful LMS capabilities and enhance their learning ecosystems.

Albert Mejía, CEO of ITE-L Learning Solutions, mentioned:

For ITE-L, becoming a Moodle Certified Partner emphasises trust, responsibility, and a commitment to exceptional service. Partnership with Moodle will significantly impact organisations seeking to optimise their learning and development initiatives.

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Join Moodlemoot El Salvador 2024 on June 04, 2024

Join Moodlemoot El Salvador 2024 on June 04, 2024
Join Moodlemoot El Salvador 2024 on June 04, 2024

MoodleMoot El Salvador is the official Moodle event in Central America organized by Corporate Learning, Moodle Partner and the leading company in eLearning integration for companies and educational centers. The MoodleMoot El Salvador 2024 will take place on June 4, 2024 in Evangelical University of El Salvador.

The Edtech conference is a perfect opportunity for all Moodle enthusiasts to share experience, engage in rich discussions and expand your knowledge and perspectives in the field of eLearning.

The MoodleMoot El Salvador 2024 is organized by Corporate Learning – Moodle partner. The edtech event is available for free of cost, so if you are a Moodle enthusiast close by, please register for the conference here.

For more details about the MoodleMoot El Salvador 2024, please check out the official website here.

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Chicago-Based Elevate K-12 Receives $25M Investment

Elevate K-12, a Chicago-based company that provides high-quality synchronous LIVE teaching for K-12 classrooms in the United States, has recently secured $25 million from Trinity Capital Inc., an internally managed business development company that offers diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies with institutional equity investors. This new growth capital will enable Elevate to increase working capital, scale operations, and fund growth initiatives.

Founded by Shaily Baranwal, Elevate K-12 aims to enable high-quality, live teaching for every learner in the United States, so they receive the education they need to identify and pursue their unique passions in life. Schools and districts partner with the platform to solve teacher shortage challenges and provide effective and engaging instruction to their students. The platform’s tech-enabled service was built for K-12 education and is powered by state-certified, passionate teachers using state-aligned curricula. The company is rapidly expanding throughout the U.S., providing equity in education nationwide.

Speaking on the fundraising, Shaily Baranwal, CEO and Founder of Elevate, said:

Elevate is boldly creating a new category of LIVE teaching, a revolutionary approach to education. This capital enables us to accelerate our ability to serve the needs of schools, districts, students, and teachers and continue our innovative journey.

Before Elevate K-12, Shaily founded two other companies, including a chain of preschools for low-income students in rural India, and is a former classroom teacher herself. Kevin Zeidan, Managing Director of Tech Lending at Trinity, expressed his enthusiasm for the investment:

We are thrilled to be part of the Elevate K-12 journey. Their commitment to providing high-quality, live instruction to underserved schools across the country is essential, and we look forward to the company’s continued expansion and growth.

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Employee Upskilling Platform Anthropos Raises $2.7M in Pre-Seed Round Funding

Anthropos, an employee upskilling platform, has announced that it has raised $2.7 million in a pre-seed round led by Switzerland-based Founderful with additional participation from Eden Ventures, Exor Ventures, Zanichelli Venture, Alessandro Rivetti and several angel investors across the EU and US.

Co-founded by Stefano Bellasio and Giacomo Marinangeli, Anthropos, which has offices in the US and Switzerland, is a beacon of hope for companies. It helps them centralise their skills, employee experiences, and training libraries while planning dedicated paths for every role inside the organisation. The startup aims to enable employees’ ideal growth and flexibility while considering how the change would affect the company structurally and accommodatingly. Alongside this dynamism, the platform verifies soft and technical skills at different stages of the employee lifecycle, from hiring to training and progression, promising a bright future for all.

Stefano Bellasio, Co-founder and CEO of Anthropos shared about the company:

Giacomo and I envision Anthropos becoming the solution for companies to manage and develop all their competencies. In a world where AI will redesign every role, it’s an excellent opportunity to help everyone transform their careers.

After a successful launch earlier this year, Anthropos plans to provide companies and employees access to thousands of skill paths and AI Simulations for roles and skills across multiple departments that every organisation can customise.

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AI-Powered HRTech Sesame Raises $25M Funding to Accelerate Its Global Reach

Sesame, a Valencia-based startup in the field of human resources management, has recently announced a significant milestone. The company has successfully raised $25 million (€23 million) in a fresh funding round, led by GP Bullhound funds with the participation of PSG. This substantial investment will be strategically utilized to enhance the company’s software capabilities, introduce new verticals, and expedite its global expansion.

Additionally, Sesame plans to launch new financial features, such as expense tracking, payroll advances, and flexible compensation, further solidifying its position as a comprehensive HR management solution in the market.

Sesame aims to offer a complete platform that not only digitizes HR tasks but also supports professional growth, employee wellness, and the development of a corporate culture. The company claims it is one of the top choices for HR solutions in Spain, serving many clients. Since its inception in 2015, it also claims to have seen fast expansion. With over 8,000 clients globally, the platform serves over 300,000 users, helping companies understand their employees and crafting tailored work environments.

Speaking about the company, Albert Soriano, CEO of Sesame, said:

In Spain, different software is expected to be used to manage various human resources and finance tasks. Digitalization is already a reality, and the market is quite mature. We are encountering companies that demand an “all-in-one” solution that facilitates access and centralizes what they now have in different tools on a single platform. Another benefit that this round of investment will bring us is the opportunity to expand and improve the use of artificial intelligence at Sesame.

With the infusion of this new funding, Sesame is poised for significant growth. The company plans to expand its team and double its workforce within the next year. It is actively seeking diverse candidates, including software developers, AI specialists, marketers, and sales professionals, to join its ranks and contribute to its continued success.

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Make your Moodle course look cleaner & sexier with Soft Course Format

Make your Moodle course look cleaner & sexier with Soft Course Format
Make your Moodle course look cleaner & sexier with Soft Course Format

Moodle is world’s most popular open source learning management system with more than 410 million users all around the world. With more than 2,200 free to use plugins, the Moodle LMS offers a wide variety of customization. There are more than 52 different types of Moodle plugins supported and available in the plugins repository.

In this post, we will discuss about the Soft Course format which can make your course looks cleaner & sexier with clutter free course experience for your students. The soft course format display sections with only an image and an optional text on the course homepage. The students will not see the details of section items such as activities and resources inside it on the course page.

With this design, this course format goal is to present the course quickly with just the main information about the sections (title of the section). You can also add a description to describe your course. The sections will also show numbers of activities for each section as well as a progress bar. You can also add a table of contents as well as hide all sections.

You can download the Soft Course format plugin from the official plugins repository here. Which additional course format you are using on your Moodle site? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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D2L Raises $85M in Series B Round to Expand Into New Markets

Desire2Learn Incorporated (D2L), the EdTech company that created Brightspace, the world’s first truly integrated learning platform (ILP), has announced that its parent company, D2L Inc., has closed an $85 million Series B round. Silicon Valley Bank also provided debt financing in this round, raising the company’s total funds to $165 million.

With this investment round, the firm plans to expand its market leader position. It has recently unveiled significant updates to its cloud-based integrated learning platform and launched several new technologies to improve education, including a predictive modelling and data visualization engine to help instructors keep learners on track for success, an innovative adaptive learning engine to personalized learning paths, a new eTextbook platform with expanded publisher partnerships and a new game-based learning engine. 

Speaking on the fundraising, John Baker, President and CEO of D2L, said: 

D2L is committed to helping clients address the biggest challenges facing education and workforce development. By developing solutions that improve learner achievement, increase retention rates and inspire greater engagement, we’re empowering our customers to help learners reach their full potential. This latest round of funding will help us scale faster globally, expand our services and continue to deliver solutions that personalized learning.

D2L works with thought-leading organizations to improve learning through data-driven technology that helps deliver a personalized experience to every learner, regardless of geography or ability. Its open and extensible platform is used by more than 1,100 clients and 15 million learners in higher education, K-12, healthcare, government, and the enterprise sector, including Fortune 1000 companies. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore. The D2L family of companies includes Desire2Learn Incorporated, D2L Ltd, Desire2Learn Australia Pty Ltd, D2L Europe Ltd, Desire2Learn Singapore Pte Ltd, and D2L Brasil Soluções de Tecnologia para Educação Ltda.

Jon Sakoda, a partner with New Enterprise Associates, stated:

The education industry is undergoing a technology renaissance unlocked by cloud computing, digital content, mobile devices and big data analytics. We have seen tremendous adoption of D2L’s cloud-based learning platform in higher education, K-12 and the corporate sector. This round of funding should enable the company to expand its global presence further.

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SecureMyScholarship Raises $550k in Bridge Funding Round for Growth and Expansion

SecureMyScholarship, a Dubai-based EdTech platform that connects students with scholarship opportunities, has raised $550,000 in a bridge funding round, which values the company at $6 million. Since its launch in November 2021, SecureMyScholarship has been on a mission to democratize education. Its unique approach connects students with guaranteed fee waivers and scholarships at prestigious universities in Dubai, the USA, and the UK.

The company have listed 414 universities on its platform, including almost all private universities in the UAE, over 220 in the USA, and over 150 in the UK. As of March 2024, it has disbursed over $8.2 million in scholarships, helping over 1,500 students fulfil their dreams of studying at top universities worldwide.

Speaking about the demand for the startup’s services, Craig Fernandes, Co-founder and CEO of SecureMyScholarship, said:

Our platform is 100% free for students applying for scholarships in UAE, and for students applying for scholarships in the USA and UK, we charge a nominal one-time subscription fee of $50. Aside from scholarship support, our team helps students with loan applications, visa applications, and university application submissions.

The universities themselves fund the majority of scholarships listed on the platform. SecureMyScholarship also provides students with unique, promotional scholarships that are offered to students throughout the calendar year. In some cases where the university is not offering a scholarship, the platform will fund it.

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