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Humi
acquired by Employment HeroYC W17Toronto, CA · Founded 2016 · 141 employees · 26 known investors
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Humi was a Canadian HR, payroll, and benefits software platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. Acquired by Employment Hero in 2025.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)
Humi was founded in 2016 by Kevin Kliman, Matt Loszak, Drew Millington, and Simon Bourgeois.
Investors · 26
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Also in the syndicate · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BMay 2022
Kensington Capital Partners (lead), Flex Capital, Kensington, Struck Capital, Telus Ventures, Tribe Capital
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries AJun 2020 · 2 sources
Tribe Capital (lead), Struck Capital, Y Combinator
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Humi went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Humi do?
- Humi was a Canadian HR, payroll, and benefits software platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. Acquired by Employment Hero in 2025.
- Who founded Humi?
- Humi was founded by Kevin Kliman, Matt Loszak, Drew Millington, Simon Bourgeois in 2016.
- Who are Humi's investors?
- Humi's investors include 500 Global, 7BC Venture Capital, Amplify.LA, Chartline Capital Partners, FundersClub, Garage Capital, La Tourelle Capital, Nimble Partners and 17 more.
- Who acquired Humi?
- Humi was acquired by Employment Hero.
- Where is Humi headquartered?
- Humi is headquartered in Toronto, CA.