Omni HR Secures $7.4 Million to Power Localized HR Solutions Across Asia Pacific
Singapore, December 9, 2023 – Omni HR, an Asia-focused employee management platform, today announced it has secured $7.4 million in funding, bringing its total funds raised to $9.8 million. The round, led by Picus Capital, will fuel the company’s mission to provide sophisticated, localized HR solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. Other participants include Alpha JWC Ventures, January Capital, and Ratio Ventures.
Founded in 2021 by former Goldman Sachs executive Brian Ip, Omni HR tackles a growing challenge faced by businesses operating in Asia: finding HR tech solutions tailored to the region’s unique needs.
“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,” explains Brian Ip, founder and CEO of Omni HR. “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.”
The capital influx comes on the heels of rapid growth – Omni HR has experienced continuous double-digit, month-over-month growth. The company boasts hundreds of customers across Asia, servicing clients in over 79 countries.
Addressing Asia’s Unique HR Needs
Omni HR addresses several key pain points for multinational companies expanding into Asia. Many global platforms lack the region-specific features and understanding of local regulations and cultural nuances vital to effective workforce management in Asia.
“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.”ed Jefrey Joe, Co-Founder & General Partner, Alpha JWC Ventures.
Securing $7.4 million will allow Omni HR to further solidify its position as a leader in Asia’s burgeoning HR tech market. The funding will be used to:
Expansion and Product Development
Omni HR plans to accelerate its expansion across Asia Pacific, including establishing regional hubs and growing its team. The company is also committed to continually enhancing its product offerings and tailoring services for specific industries and company sizes.
The decision to invest in Omni HR is a testament to both the growing demand for localized HR solutions in Asia and the company’s ability to deliver innovative solutions tailored to a region with diverse cultural contexts and regulatory environments. “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
How does Omni HR’s platform address the specific needs of businesses operating in the Asian market?
## Omni HR Raises $7.4 Million to Cater to Asia’s Unique HR Needs
Today we’re joined by Brian Ip, the founder and CEO of Omni HR, a platform that’s just raised $7.4 million to provide localized HR solutions across Asia. Brian, congratulations on the funding round!
**Brian:** Thanks for having me! We’re thrilled about the support from our investors and equally excited to continue building out our platform.
**Great to hear. Can you tell our viewers a bit more about the problem Omni HR is solving?**
**Brian:** Absolutely. Asia is a complex region for HR management. Many global platforms just don’t cater to the unique regulations, cultures, and languages across different countries. On the flip side, local platforms often struggle to scale up and offer the advanced functionalities that multinational companies need. We saw this gap and decided to build a solution specifically designed for Asia.
**That makes sense. So, what makes Omni HR different?**
**Brian:** We are building natively for Asia. Our platform blends localization with modern HR tools. Think things like automations, flexible workflows, and features tailored to specific cultural contexts. Essentially, we aim to be the foundational operating system for seamless and effective employee management across the diverse landscape of Asia.
**And you mentioned rapid growth. Could you elaborate on that?**
**Brian:** We’ve seen continuous double-digit, month-over-month growth since our launch in 2021. Today, we have hundreds of customers across Asia, servicing clients in over 79 countries. It’s been an amazing journey, and this new funding will allow us to further accelerate our growth and reach even more businesses across the region.
**That’s incredibly impressive! Thanks for sharing your insights with us, Brian. We wish you all the best in your mission to revolutionize HR in Asia.**
**Brian:** Thanks for having me!
