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Jem HR secured R136m ($8.4m) in a Series A funding round led by Quona Capital to expand its AI capabilities and further scale its business.

PRIVATEAug 18, 2026•about 4 hours ago

Amount Raised

R136 Million

Round Type

Series A

South AfricaSaasHuman ResourcesEmployee Benefits

Investors

Iain WilliamsonE4 EUniversity Tech FundQuona Capital

Description

Jem HR has raised R136m in new funding to enhance its AI capabilities and grow its operations. The Series A round was led by Quona Capital, with participation from the University Tech Fund, E4E, and several prominent angel investors. The company provides a WhatsApp-based HR platform for deskless workers and has seen significant growth in revenue over the past year. With over 250,000 users, Jem HR is poised to revolutionize HR processes in South Africa.

Company Information

Company

Jem HR

Location

South Africa

About

Jem HR is a specialist human resources firm offering WhatsApp-based HR and employee benefit platforms for deskless workers. The platform digitizes payroll, leave management, time sheets, and earned wage access for over 250,000 users across more than 200 companies. It aims to streamline the management of frontline workforces that do not operate from traditional desks. Jem HR has experienced significant revenue growth as it caters to the needs of South African employers.

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Based on industry data
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Series A companies typically raise their next round in 10-18 months
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