Gusto stories
Valuation of the Berlin finance software group has reached EUR €1 billion as it plans AI tools that keep finance teams in control.
Users could soon spend digital dollar balances at shops as the firms seek to make stablecoins usable on existing card networks.
Accounting firms could cut manual work as Karbon's early-access Kai AI uses platform data to draft tasks, insights and workflows.
Growing fraud and stricter checks are driving demand for identity tools as the San Francisco start-up expands after fresh funding.
The round values the software supply chain security company at USD $1 billion as AI coding boosts the flow of third-party code into production.
Accounting firms can now cut manual handoffs as payroll deadlines, approvals and client tasks flow into Karbon from Gusto.
Gumloop secures USD $50m Series B to scale workplace AI agents, deepen security tools and court larger enterprise customers.
Women founders are closing the start-up gap, but with VC still lagging, visibility and public storytelling are now vital growth capital.
G2's 2026 Best Software Awards show buyer loyalties shifting fast, with 47% new top products and a major shake-up in global rankings.
Maximor raises USD $9 million seed funding to expand its AI-driven finance automation platform, helping firms streamline accounting without replacing existing systems.
Xero posts NZD $2.1bn revenue in FY25, up 23%, with net profit rising 30% and subscriber base growing 6% to 4.41 million users globally.
Fleet revises its open-source device management platform, set to simplify IT support, consolidating Linux, Apple and Windows devices, and reducing reliance on proprietary platforms such as Jamf, Intune, MobileIron and Workspace ONE.
Tandem, a novel platform, aims to revolutionise workplace feedback with continuous review cycles, fostering high-performance culture.
Small firms could earn more on idle cash as American Express moves deeper into deposit-taking and payroll services for business customers.
Small businesses may be able to run payroll, payments and bookkeeping in one system as Xero deepens its US push with new tools.
The service lets small US businesses run pay, accounting and payments in one system, cutting admin and missed-payroll risk.
The move could cut complexity for fintech firms by bundling regulated banking access with payments software in one provider.
Accounting firms could save hours on prospecting and outreach as Gusto adds six AI agents aimed at winning clients and raising margins.
Smaller employers are under mounting compliance pressure as the combined platform aims to cut filings, renewals and fines across states.
Gusto launches a ChatGPT app letting small firms query payroll data, with limited users also able to run pay directly from the chat.
