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RISE

Founded 2011 · 64 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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.

FAFaiz Abdulla
Faiz AbdullaFounder & Co-CEO
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Misha AbasovCo-CEO

Investors · 2

Competitors · 10

by search overlap
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Paycor674 shared keywordsPaycor provides human capital management and payroll services for business leaders and frontline managers. The platform offers talent management, workforce management, benefits administration, and compliance tools.
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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.