HR startup Tilt raises $15 million in Series B funding to expand technology footprint

HR startup Tilt has secured $15 million in Series B funding to further develop its platform that streamlines the leave process for companies and their employees. The funding round was led by Bramalea Partners, with participation from HearstLab, Firework Ventures, Origin Ventures, and Techstars.

With this new funding, Tilt aims to enhance its platform, making leave management more efficient and empowering HR professionals to take on more strategic roles within their organizations. The company is focused on delivering innovative solutions that address the changing needs of both businesses and their employees.

Alongside the funding announcement, Tilt also welcomed Jill Frankle to its Board of Directors. Jill brings extensive experience in venture capital, asset management, and board governance, offering valuable insights that will help guide Tilt’s strategic growth.

Tilt has established itself as a leader in the leave management space, setting new standards for how HR professionals manage leaves of absence. The company plans to further innovate by expanding its ecosystem integration capabilities, ensuring that its platform continues to evolve alongside the broader HR technology landscape.

Founded by CEO Jen Henderson in 2017, Tilt was inspired by her own challenging experiences with parental leave. Since then, Tilt has grown rapidly, earning recognition for its innovative approach, including winning BizWest’s Northern Colorado IQ Awards Innovation Challenge in 2019.

“Securing this Series B funding is a major milestone for us,” Henderson said. “With the backing of Bramalea Partners, Hearst Ventures, and our other investors, we’re ready to expand our partnerships and integrations, offering even more capabilities to help HR teams support their employees effectively.”

The new funding will also enable Tilt to enhance its connectivity within the leave-of-absence ecosystem. The company plans to build on its existing two-way API integration, which currently allows seamless pay data transfers between its Leave Management system and HRIS platforms like Rippling.

Brad Armstrong, SVP of Business and Corporate Development at Rippling, praised the partnership, noting that it has helped organizations automate manual tasks and maintain compliant leave programs, allowing them to focus on supporting their employees.

Tilt is committed to expanding its partnerships and API integrations, with recent developments including a new two-way API integration with Workday and a strategic partnership with Paycor. These collaborations aim to provide HR professionals with even more powerful tools to manage leaves of absence efficiently.

Andy Boyd, Founder and Managing Partner at Bramalea Partners, expressed his enthusiasm for the investment, stating, “Tilt is set to make a lasting impact on the leave of absence ecosystem while elevating the HR function within organizations. We’re excited to support Jen and her team as they continue their impressive work.”

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