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Salsa Lands $20M Series A to Make Embedded Payroll Seamless for Software Providers

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Fastest-growing embedded payroll provider launching payroll products across all 50 U.S. states and Canada – with unmatched speed, flexibility, and support

NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Salsa, a leading embedded payroll infrastructure provider, today announced a $20 million Series A funding round led by Altos Ventures, with participation from Greycroft, SemperVirens, Definition, and Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV). This brings Salsa’s total funding to $30 million, enabling the company to further expand its ability to quickly and simply embed payroll functionality directly into software platforms.

“We built Salsa to keep the operational burden off our partners’ shoulders, so they can focus on what they do best. This funding lets us double down on automation, flexibility and deep support in industries where payroll is hardest to get right.”

This new fundraising follows a period of tremendous growth. Salsa grew more than 10X in 2024, doubled again in the early months of 2025, and now powers payroll products in all 50 U.S. states and Canada. Platforms use Salsa to launch embedded payroll in weeks – not quarters – and scale across complex, real world workforces.

The easiest way to embed and scale payroll

Salsa’s infrastructure enables software companies to build, launch, and operate fully integrated payroll products in a matter of weeks. The platform handles the complexity—from worker onboarding to tax filings—so partners can offer modern payroll without needing deep in-house expertise or large operational teams.

“Salsa has always been the fastest way to launch a payroll product—now we’re the easiest way to scale,” said John Kramer, co-founder and CEO of Salsa. “We built Salsa to keep the operational burden off our partners’ shoulders, so they can focus on what they do best. This funding lets us double down on automation, flexibility and deep support in industries where payroll is hardest to get right.”

Winning competitive deals in complex industries

Salsa has become a leading infrastructure choice for software platforms in sectors where payroll is especially complex. Frontline healthcare workers are a prime example of a workforce where complexity is the rule, not an exception. Platforms like Jane, Maple, and one of the largest healthcare platforms in the country are partnering with Salsa to simplify shift and overtime rules, multiple work locations and compliance to bring modern payroll to millions of practitioners across the healthcare industry.

“We evaluated several embedded payroll providers, but Salsa stood out for their ability to support the unique complexity of our business. From day one, their team was responsive, flexible, and willing to adapt to our needs—which is critical when you’re serving over 190,000 practitioners. They didn’t just provide infrastructure; they became a true partner in helping us bring a better solution to our helpers.”

–Laura Little, VP of Product Partnerships, Jane

In the beauty and wellness industry, known for very complex shift, hourly, commission, and tipping rules, leading platforms like Daysmart, Mangomint, and GlossGenius have used Salsa to launch the first products to remove industry complexity from payroll, adding hundreds of hours back to their busy business owners.

Salsa’s ease and speed of deployment have attracted fast-growing platforms across many industries. Leading independent business CRM, HoneyBook, launched its first customer just 17 days after integration began—underscoring Salsa’s reputation for getting partners live quickly without excessive product or engineering resources.

“Salsa stood out from competitors in how deeply they partnered with us. Their team was in our office, solving problems side-by-side with ours. That hands-on approach was key to launching quickly and building something that truly fits our members’ needs.”

-Oz Alon, CEO, HoneyBook

Backing from world-class investors

Salsa’s vision and traction have attracted leading investors who recognize payroll as the next critical layer of embedded fintech. Altos Ventures led the round, with participation from all prior investors, including Greycroft, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Definition, and SemperVirens.

“Payroll is one of the clear next frontiers in embedded fintech, and Salsa is redefining the landscape,” said Tae Yoon, Partner at Altos Ventures. “John, Juan, and the Salsa team have built a standout payroll infrastructure that is robust, fast, and flexible. We are thrilled to partner with Salsa as it becomes the foundational layer for payroll across entire industries.”

About Salsa

Salsa is the easiest way for software platforms to launch and scale embedded payroll. Built by industry veterans with decades of experience in payroll and SaaS, Salsa provides the infrastructure behind modern payroll products tailored to vertical and complex business needs. With Salsa, platforms can launch a revenue-generating, fully integrated payroll product in weeks, not years—without the heavy operational burden. Salsa is trusted by leading platforms across healthcare, personal services, time and attendance, and small business management. Today, Salsa powers payroll products across all 50 U.S. states and Canada. Learn more at www.salsa.dev.

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America’s Largest Political Group Is Getting Its Own Election Night

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A record 45% of Americans identify with neither party. On November 3, they get the first nationally televised Election Night built around the independent voter bloc, presented by United Independents, the organization behind the Independent National Convention, in partnership with DeFiance Media.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Can the country’s largest bloc of voters turn identity into representation? Independents now make up 45% of U.S. adults, a record high in Gallup’s 2025 data, yet partisan coverage continues to dominate mainstream mediums. On November 3, one broadcast will cover the election from the Independent point of view.

Broadcast live from the National Press Club’s television studio in Washington, D.C. Election Night 2026: Independent Edition is an eight-hour program hosted by Christopher Life, founder and CEO of United Independents, and Macy Gunnell, NewsForce’s White House correspondent. DeFiance Media will be producing and streaming the broadcast.

Built on live election data from The Associated Press (AP), the program will call the national races as the returns come in. Then it goes where other broadcasts don’t: race-by-race coverage of independent candidates in consequential congressional contests, and guest conversations with the strategists and organizers behind them.

Built for the Voters Both Parties Are Chasing

Two generations of Americans have come of age as independent voters, and in 74 years of nationally televised Election Night broadcasts, not one has been built around them. This one is: national results and the balance of power, dedicated coverage of the independent candidates who could tip the next Congress, and a live chat with selected viewer questions put to the hosts and guests on air.

Open to Every Newsroom

Television pool feed. U.S. television outlets, including local stations, can carry the program live, in full or in part, separate from DeFiance Media’s full-program streaming.Social streaming. The broadcast streams through participating social media partners. Channels that want to carry it can sign up at Election2026.live.Live clips and excerpts. Newsrooms, commentators, and creators can pull portions of the program for reporting and social distribution while the broadcast is underway.

Request access through the Media & Distribution Access Form at Election2026.live.

Free and Accessible Nationwide

Going live Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, from 6 PM- 2 AM ET. Updates, guest announcements, and viewing instructions: Election2026.live.

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shaun@graffiticreativegroup.com

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Pianist Michael Weinstein Wins Best Social Media Music Collaborations at the 2026 Vega Awards

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With more than a million followers across social media, Weinstein’s piano collaborations bring together vocalists from around the world to create unique musical performances and reach new audiences.

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Pianist, entrepreneur and social media creator Michael Weinstein has been recognized at the 2026 Vega Digital Awards in the Social Media Collaboration category for his music collaboration series, Piano Sessions: Bringing Voices Together Through Music.

“I love collaborating with talented singers including building friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

Weinstein has built a social media audience of more than a million followers across TikTok, Instagram and other platforms by sharing piano performances and collaborations with singers from around the world. His videos feature vocalists performing alongside his piano accompaniment, creating intimate musical performances that showcase each artist’s individual talent and style.

While Weinstein has spent much of his professional career building businesses and marketing consumer brands, music has always remained one of his greatest passions.

“Music has always been a huge part of my life and one of the things I enjoy most is collaborating with other musicians,” said Weinstein. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many incredibly talented singers and I love being able to play alongside them and create something special together. It’s also rewarding to introduce these artists to new audiences while building relationships and friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

An accomplished pianist and keyboardist, Weinstein has collaborated with an impressive range of vocalists, including artists who have performed and recorded with Maroon 5, Sting, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Usher, Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott. He has also collaborated with standout performers from American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Voice.

Weinstein is also planning a live concert in New York City in 2027, bringing together several of the talented vocalists featured on his social media channels for a special collaborative performance. Additional details will be announced in the coming months.

Outside of music, Weinstein is the Founder and CEO of JAM Direct, a marketing and advertising agency, and former Chief Marketing Officer of Allstar Products Group, where he was responsible for marketing some of the most successful products in “As Seen On TV” history, including the Snuggie, ShamWow and Shake Weight.

Watch Michael Weinstein’s performances here:

https://linktr.ee/mweinsteinmusic

About the Vega Digital Awards

The Vega Digital Awards is an international competition recognizing excellence in social media, digital marketing and brand strategy. Judged by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the competition honors work that demonstrates innovation, effectiveness and measurable impact across the global marketing landscape.

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Michael Weinstein, JAM Direct, 1 9146610053, mw@jamdirect.com, https://michaelweinstein.me/

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Landis+Gyr Secures Major Contract with Leading US Utility

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CHAM, Switzerland and ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced that it has secured a major contract with a leading US investor-owned electric utility. The agreement covers more than 3 million advanced metering endpoints.

Under the agreement, Landis+Gyr will provide Revelo meters and associated network and head-end system technologies, complemented by advanced security solutions, premium support, and software maintenance and services. The deployment is expected to advance the utility’s grid modernization objectives by enhancing security, grid visibility and operational performance.

“This important win reflects the strong momentum of our Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio and the trust customers place in Landis+Gyr to support large-scale grid modernization programs. By combining advanced metering, integrated technology, security and support capabilities, we look forward to helping this utility enhance grid visibility, reliability and operational performance,” said Peter Mainz, Chief Executive Officer of Landis+Gyr.

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader, delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, we transform traditional devices into intelligent, networked sensors, giving utilities real-time grid visibility and system control. With these combined insights, electric, gas, and water companies can anticipate demand, optimize operations, and deliver energy that’s more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable for everyone. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

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