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Happl

YC W22

London, GB · Founded 2020 · 11 employees · Hiring · 11 known investors

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Happl is an AI-native platform that helps global companies manage, automate, and personalize employee benefits across multiple countries. It serves HR and finance teams, handling compliance, automation, and real-time updates for distributed workforces.

Also known as Happl (formerly Tahora) · Tahora · Tahora, Happl (formerly Tahora)

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechInsurTechSaaSInsuranceUnited KingdomEuropePartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Happl was founded in 2020 by Ben Towers.

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Ben TowersCo-FounderBen Towers held a Communications Director role at GlaxoSmithKline before co-founding Happl (formerly Tahora). He previously founded Towers Design at age 11 and has worked on entrepreneurship initiatives with UK Government and Royal Family organizations.
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Ben ShorrockCreative Director
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Mike Rose

Investors · 11

Backfuture Ventures, Llclisted by Backfuture Ventures, Llc

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Haatchlisted by HaatchLondon · $500K – $1M

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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Pitchdrivelisted by PitchdriveAntwerp · $250K – $2M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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6 Degrees CapitalreportedLondon · $1.1M – $8.1M

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GaingelsreportedNew York · $200K – $500K

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Portage VenturesreportedMontreal

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Ventures TogetherreportedLondon · $50K – $250K

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Also in the syndicate · 1

F Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$11M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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corporate structure
Happl, Inc.

In the news

Happl closes venture investment round led by 6 Degrees Capital and Ascension | Happlhappl.com · Apr 2024Happl - Set up global benefits and recognition in seconds 🌍📦⚡ycombinator.com · Dec 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Happl do?
Happl is an AI-native platform that helps global companies manage, automate, and personalize employee benefits across multiple countries. It serves HR and finance teams, handling compliance, automation, and real-time updates for distributed workforces.
Who founded Happl?
Happl was founded by Ben Towers in 2020.
Who are Happl's investors?
Happl's investors include Ascension, Backfuture Ventures, Llc, Haatch, Pioneer, Pitchdrive, Y Combinator, 6 Degrees Capital, Gaingels and 2 more.
How much funding has Happl raised?
Happl has disclosed $11M raised across 1 round.
Where is Happl headquartered?
Happl is headquartered in London, GB.