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Cercli Secures $12M in Oversubscribed Series A to Expand AI-First HR Platform Across MENA Region

Cercli, an AI-powered HR and payroll platform designed for MENA businesses, has raised an oversubscribed $12 million Series A. The startup reports scaling revenue over 10x and processing $100M+ in annual payroll, leveraging AI-native architecture to challenge legacy systems.

Oversubscribed Funding Round

Cercli, a Dubai-based HR technology startup, has reportedly raised $12 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by European venture capital firm Picus Capital. According to reports, the round saw participation from Knollwood Investment Advisory and existing investors Y Combinator, Afore Capital, and COTU Ventures. This investment marks Picus Capital’s first venture into the MENA region, with the firm having previously backed global HR companies such as Personio and Deel.

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AI Startup Dialogue Secures $6M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Market Research Industry

Former Nextdoor executives have launched Dialogue AI, securing $6 million in seed funding to disrupt the traditional market research industry. The platform uses artificial intelligence to conduct simultaneous interviews with thousands of participants, reducing research timelines from weeks to just 24 hours according to company reports.

AI-Powered Market Research Platform Emerges

Dialogue AI, a new artificial intelligence-powered market research platform, has launched with $6 million in seed funding to transform how companies conduct customer research, according to recent reports. The startup was founded by former Nextdoor executives who aim to democratize the $140 billion market research industry.