PeopleForce raises $5.4M in Pre-Series A to accelerate growth across Poland and Latin America

PeopleForce, the rapidly-scaling all-in-one HR platform trusted by over 1,300 companies in 30+ countries, has successfully secured $5.38 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. 

The round was co-led by Pracuj Ventures, one of Central Europe’s leading HR tech-focused funds, and u.ventures, a Chicago-based fund with a global outlook and Ukrainian roots. Dnipro VC, a Silicon Valley-based early stage venture capital fund, also joined, strengthening the support network. This funding will help accelerate PeopleForce’s expansion and further its mission to revolutionize HR processes globally.

Strengthening leadership in HR tech

PeopleForce has already established itself as a leader in the HR tech space, with over 1,300 clients across 30+ countries and 100,000 active users. This investment comes after an impressive 80% year-over-year ARR growth in 2024, driven by the platform’s ability to deliver tailored HR solutions that scale along with business needs.

The funding will help PeopleForce strengthen its presence in Poland and Latin America, two key regions that have grown substantially. The platform is trusted by industry leaders, including Autenti, Grupa eSky, Brand24 in Poland, and TestDevLab, Paysera, and Ajax Systems worldwide.

Why top investors choose PeopleForce

The investment from Pracuj Ventures, a pioneer in Poland’s corporate innovation space, highlights PeopleForce’s strong strategic vision and commitment to HR innovation. According to Pawel Leks, Managing Partner at Pracuj Ventures:

Additionally, u.ventures, a Chicago-based fund with Ukrainian roots, sees PeopleForce as a prime example of a company with a global growth trajectory. Andrii Sorohan, Venture Director at u.ventures, says:

While Marianna Bonechi, Managing Partner at Dnipro VC, states:

Key aspects of upcoming growth

With the newly raised capital, PeopleForce is focusing on the following growth areas:

• Expand GTM and support teams in Poland, Mexico, and Colombia
• Launch localized automation features for regional compliance and culture
• Invest in AI-driven HR analytics and integrations
• Support a growing enterprise client base with improved onboarding and support services

The future of HR tech

Founded in 2019, PeopleForce helps businesses automate their HR processes through HR solutions. The platform focuses on making HR operations more efficient and accessible for fast-growing companies. Here is what senior officers are saying about the new funding round:

About the investors

Pracuj Ventures is the first corporate innovation fund in Poland and one of the first in the CEE region, which focuses on investing in HR Tech and EDU Tech areas. The fund's mission is to support innovative and scalable projects operating in the digital HR market. 

u.ventures is a Chicago-based fund with Ukrainian roots that support local businesses aimed to grow globally. Their portfolio includes such companies as Mate Academy, Dynamiq, Altris, and Esper Bionics. 

Dnipro VC is a Silicon Valley-based early stage venture capital fund co-founded by Marianna Bonechi and Nick Bilogorskiy. The fund provides capital and support to exceptional global founders who push the boundaries of AI and cybersecurity.

About PeopleForce

PeopleForce is an all-in-one HR platform designed to provide the best employee experience and automate HR processes at every stage of the employee lifecycle. The company has over 1300 clients from 30+ countries worldwide, with a total of more than 100,000 active users on the HR platform. The company strives to empower tech businesses to build top talent teams that perform without any operational restrictions and drive business growth.