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Ciphr
Thames Valley, GB · Founded 1982 · 254 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Ciphr provides integrated HR, payroll, recruitment, learning, and benefits software for UK mid-sized organizations, combining these functions with AI in a single connected platform rather than fragmented systems. The company serves HR and payroll teams across public, private, and non-profit sectors seeking consolidated data and reduced manual work.
Founders & leadership
Ciphr was founded in 1982 by Chris Berry.
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Chris BerryFounder · NEDChris Berry spent over 40 years in software and IT, holding sales, marketing, and general management roles in database and application software before founding Ciphr, an HR, payroll, and people management SaaS platform. He led Ciphr through software development, transition to subscription model, acquisitions, and a private equity exit with LDC before stepping down as CEO in 2022.
Investors · 2
ECI Partnerslisted by ECI PartnersLondon
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LDCreportedLondon · $12.7M – $127M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ciphr do?
- Ciphr provides integrated HR, payroll, recruitment, learning, and benefits software for UK mid-sized organizations, combining these functions with AI in a single connected platform rather than fragmented systems. The company serves HR and payroll teams across public, private, and non-profit sectors seeking consolidated data and reduced manual work.
- Who founded Ciphr?
- Ciphr was founded by Chris Berry in 1982.
- Who are Ciphr's investors?
- Ciphr's investors include ECI Partners, LDC.
- Where is Ciphr headquartered?
- Ciphr is headquartered in Thames Valley, GB.