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

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1 year ago

April 22, 2025

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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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

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Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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1 hour ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Booking.com’s Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox

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May 3, 2026

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox.

While 83% of Australian travellers say that more sustainable travel is important to them, older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete actions, despite younger generations often expressing stronger sustainability intentions.

Older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete sustainable actions, with almost two–thirds of Boomers across Asia Pacific (63%) saying they will shop more at local, independent stores on their trips, three–quarters (75%) planning to reduce general waste, and 63% intending to reduce energy consumption, higher than Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.However, younger travellers are leading in cultural and conservation management; more than a quarter of Gen Z (27%) and Millennials (26%) participated in a tour or activity that contributed to the health or conservation of the local ecosystem or wildlife.Extreme weather is actively reshaping travel choices. Nearly three-quarters of Australian travellers said they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (72%), and timing (75%), and 27% reported having cancelled or changed trip plans in the past twelve months due to extreme weather or natural disaster.Australian travellers are shifting when and where they travel, seeking reliable climates and comfort. 43% say they plan to avoid overcrowded tourist destinations, 42% plan to travel outside of peak season, and 26% will seek out destinations with cooler temperatures.In 2025, travellers booked more than 100 million room nights on Booking.com at accommodation partners with a third-party sustainability certification, including at 363 third-party certified Australian properties.

To find Booking.com’s full 2026 research, visit here.

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