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 recognised in the HR and payroll category, which spotlights firms developing technology to streamline human resource processes and enhance 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 winners were selected based on factors such as deal activity, investor profile, hiring momentum, industry partnerships, and private company performance metrics.
SeamlessHR joins a growing list of Nigerian fintechs previously featured in the ranking, including Moniepoint, OPay, NALA, and Flutterwave.
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The company, founded by Emmanuel Okeleji and Deji 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, SeamlessHR, said, “Being named among the world’s top 100 fintech companies by CB Insights is a validation of our commitment to build world-class technology from Africa.”
CB Insights described this year’s honourees as companies “turning AI, automation and digital assets into the backbone of financial infrastructure.”
The latest recognition adds to SeamlessHR’s growing list of global acknowledgements. In 2024, it was ranked among the Financial Times’ fastest-growing African companies. The company is expanding its product suite, including an embedded finance solution, as part of its efforts to strengthen its position in the HR technology market.