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Building Asia’s Future: Omni HR Secures $7.4mn for HR Tech Expansion

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Multi-country HR platform Omni HR secures USD 7.4mn to fuel demand for localized HR solutions across APAC.

SINGAPORE, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Asia-focused employee management platform, Omni HR, today announced it has recently closed USD 7.4 million in funding, bringing its total funding to date to $9.8 million since its founding in 2021 by former Goldman Sachs executive Brian Ip.

Currently serving hundreds of customers across Asia, with end users spanning 79 countries, Omni solves a common pain point for companies operating within the region: the dilemma of choosing between global HR platforms that lack understanding and functionality of local needs, or rigid legacy systems that lack modern capabilities.

Omni provides modern HR teams with both. A data-driven workspace to automate tasks, manage teams, and handle multi-country payroll from a unified platform. Within its global capabilities, Omni HR offers a unique focus on Asia-based teams, addressing the complexities of local regulations and cultural nuances that are often overlooked in the HRIS market.

The round was led by Picus Capital, with participation from Alpha JWC Ventures, January Capital, and Ratio Ventures. Capitalizing on its strong market traction—continuously growing in the double digits, month over month—Omni will use the funding to expand and further develop its product offerings across the Asia Pacific region and further scale up its localization efforts, including the launch of multi-country payroll. Building what fast-growing companies operating in Asia truly need—sophisticated, flexible workflows that work seamlessly across borders while maintaining localization for their modern workforce.

Rapid economic growth and business expansion within the APAC—staggering estimates in a recent McKinsey report attribute 70% of global post-pandemic economic growth to the region—underscores the critical need for HR solutions that cater to the region’s unique characteristics. As more businesses look to capitalize on this boom, navigating the complexities of managing a global workforce with regional nuances will prove to be a major HR challenge; one that Omni HR is prepared to solve.

Since its establishment in 2021, Omni HR has gained notable recognition within the HR tech space for improving data accuracy and automating HR workflows, landing a spot on both Forbes‘ and CNN‘s best HR and HCM software lists in 2024. The comprehensive HR management platform has helped optimize global workforce management—with nearly 70% of their customers running multi-country teams—for a noteworthy list of customers over the course of their 3 year tenure, among of which are Asia’s leading digital wealth management platform Endowus, Southeast Asia’s leading SME digital financing platform Funding Societies, and Singapore government tripartite partner, HR professional body Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP).

“Asia has long been overlooked in the HR tech landscape, forcing companies to choose between global platforms that lack localization or local platforms that fail to scale. We’re changing that by building natively for Asia, blending localized features with modern functionalities like automations and flexible workflows. Designed for the needs of modern, multi-country teams, we aim to be the foundational operating system for seamless and effective employee management.” – Brian Ip, Founder & CEO, Omni HR

“We at Picus Capital are thrilled to partner with Omni HR as they revolutionize the HR tech landscape. Their innovative, full-stack approach addresses critical pain points for organizations, enabling them to streamline their operations and enhance employee experience. We firmly believe in their vision and the potential to set new benchmarks in the industry. This investment reflects our commitment to backing forward-thinking founders who are transforming the future of work.” – Naman Jhawar, Partner – Head of India & SEA, Picus Capital

“As one of Omni HR’s early partners, we at Alpha JWC Ventures have had the privilege of witnessing their growth and commitment to transforming workforce management. Omni’s ability to combine localization with innovation by providing users with one of the industry’s most integrated and easy-to-use HR platforms has set them apart in the industry. We are proud to deepen our partnership as they expand regionally, continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in HR tech.” – Jefrey Joe, Co-Founder & General Partner, Alpha JWC Ventures

Omni HR is a software-as-a-service company that provides a unified, data-driven workspace for modern People teams to automate HR tasks, manage teams, and handle multi-country payroll from a single platform. Omni’s global reach and customizable offerings streamline HR team’s evolving needs, ensuring compliance and actionable insights alongside growth. Its platform currently offers features to automate manual HR processes from multi-country payroll to performance management, while integrating with renowned office productivity suites. Founded in 2021, Omni HR is expanding across Asia Pacific, bringing comprehensive HR solutions to modern, growing teams. For more information, please visit www.omnihr.co.

Picus Capital is a global venture capital company with headquarters in Munich and offices in New York, Berlin, London, Bangalore, and São Paulo. Picus predominantly invests in early-stage rounds and focuses on technology companies in FinTech, enterprise infrastructure, enterprise application, GenAI, cybersecurity, energy & climate, and healthcare. As an entrepreneurial sparring partner, Picus Capital pursues a long-term investment philosophy and supports founders from the ideation phase to the IPO and beyond. For more information, please visit www.picuscap.com.

Alpha JWC Ventures is an early to growth-stage Southeast Asian venture capital firm. Its debut fund was launched in 2016 as Indonesia’s first independent and institutional early-stage venture capital fund. Over the years, Alpha JWC has established a strong reputation and clear positioning in the market as the leading venture capital firm with one of the region’s largest on-the-ground teams and a global network. The firm currently manages around US$ 650 million AUM – the largest early-stage fund in Southeast Asia – and 80+ active portfolio companies across Southeast Asia. For more information, please visit https://www.alphajwc.com.

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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