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Dunshaughlin-based workforce management and HR software platform HR Duo has closed a €1.6 million investment round to fund the next stage of its international growth strategy.
The round was led by German growth capital firm Puma Growth Partners, with participation from state agency Enterprise Ireland. The SaaS startup has carved a specialized niche by serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 100 to 1,000 employees operating in frontline-intensive sectors.
Automating HR for Frontline Workforces
Founded by HR veteran Jerome Forde, HR Duo integrates workforce planning, roster scheduling, payroll compliance, and employment relations into a unified cloud portal. By targeting industries with high shifts and frontline workers—such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and construction—the platform automates complex regulatory compliance and operational scheduling tasks that traditional HR systems struggle to handle.
Scaling the UK Pipeline
HR Duo recorded a robust 30% growth in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) last year. More than 70% of its current sales pipeline is concentrated in the UK, making geographical expansion a key priority. The €1.6 million in funding will be utilized to double down on software infrastructure upgrades and expand its UK-based enterprise sales and support teams.
