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RISE
Founded 2011 · 64 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Rise People operates an all-in-one HR platform for Canadian businesses, offering payroll, HR administration, scheduling and time tracking, employee wellness, and group benefits (Rise Health). It serves companies across Canada, covering the full employee lifecycle from onboarding onward.
Founders & leadership
RISE was founded in 2011 by Faiz Abdulla.
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Faiz AbdullaFounder & Co-CEOFaiz Abdulla has spent over 30 years building and scaling businesses across technology, services, retail, real estate, and food & beverage, with experience in capital raising, restructuring, and M&A. He is founder and CEO of Rise People, a Canadian HR and payroll platform.
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Misha AbasovCo-CEOHe previously founded Hazel, which was acquired by Rise in 2019, and held roles as COO and VP Product at Rise; he also worked in marketing at several Canadian tech startups.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does RISE do?
- Rise People operates an all-in-one HR platform for Canadian businesses, offering payroll, HR administration, scheduling and time tracking, employee wellness, and group benefits (Rise Health). It serves companies across Canada, covering the full employee lifecycle from onboarding onward.
- Who founded RISE?
- RISE was founded by Faiz Abdulla in 2011.
- Who are RISE's investors?
- RISE's investors include Edmonton Unlimited, TIMIA Capital.