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Barley (Workleap Compensation) is a compensation management platform that lets HR teams build pay bands, run compensation reviews, control budgets, and benchmark salaries using embedded Mercer market data, all integrated with their HRIS. It targets HR and people teams managing pay structures and merit cycles across global geographies.

Founders & leadership

WMWilliam Mainguy
William MainguyFounder

Investors · 2

Also in the syndicate · 1

Constellation Brands

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$4M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023–2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does Barley do?
Barley (Workleap Compensation) is a compensation management platform that lets HR teams build pay bands, run compensation reviews, control budgets, and benchmark salaries using embedded Mercer market data, all integrated with their HRIS. It targets HR and people teams managing pay structures and merit cycles across global geographies.
Who founded Barley?
Barley was founded by William Mainguy.
Who are Barley's investors?
Barley's investors include Golden Ventures.
How much funding has Barley raised?
Barley has disclosed $4M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.