Humi Acquired by Employment Hero to Provide a Comprehensive and Localized Solution for Canadian Businesses

TORONTO, ON – January 8, 2025 – Humi, Canada’s trusted employment platform, has been acquired by Employment Hero¹, a global leader in employment solutions, in a deal estimated to be worth north of CAD 100M and one of the largest recent deals in Canadian tech. The acquisition is a strategic partnership that combines Employment Hero’s global innovation and Employment Operating System (eOS) with Humi’s intimate understanding of the Canadian market, creating a localized solution for businesses. 

For almost a decade, Humi has been building employment solutions to help every Canadian employee feel valued, supported, and inspired based on the belief that businesses thrive because they prioritize their people. 

With over one million small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Canada, there is an important opportunity to further improve productivity for employees and employers. As Humi continues to grow to meet the needs of Canadian businesses, the partnership with Employment Hero will fuel further product innovation, empowering Canadian SMEs to invest in their people, processes, and growth. 

The partnership delivers an all-in-one platform for payroll, HR, and benefits, designed specifically for Canadian businesses. Employment Hero’s eOS provides a unified platform for managing employment, while Humi ensures it is tailored to Canada’s unique business environment. 

Kevin Kliman, CEO and co-founder of Humi said: “United in our mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone, Employment Hero is the perfect partner to support Humi’s growth in Canada. Their investment in Humi is a commitment to our customers. Together, we will continue to drive progress in the employment marketplace with tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs, supporting local businesses across Canada”. 

Ben Thompson, CEO and co-founder of Employment Hero said: “Humi is an incredible business and Canada is an exciting market. I’m thrilled to join forces with Kevin. He’s a passionate founder and Humi’s success to date is testament to his commitment to Canadian businesses. The Humi team has a deep knowledge of Canadian employment and an impressive track record of supporting businesses in Canada. Humi will remain Canadian-operated, and their team will continue to serve the unique needs of local businesses. I look forward to working with the entire Humi team as we support thousands more Canadian businesses”. 

To learn more about how Humi’s solutions can support your business, visit www.humi.ca. 

¹ The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be finalized in January 2025.