Helios Secures $15.5 Million in Seed Funding To Simplify How Companies Manage and Pay Global Teams Compliantly

The AI-powered workforce management platform brings next-level efficiency to global companies with innovative localized workforce and payroll management solutions

NEW YORK, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Helios Global Payments Solutions Inc, the AI-powered workforce management platform focusing on localized automation workflows, has successfully raised a total investment round of $15.5 million in funding as it launches its highly anticipated product worldwide across 125+ countries. With backing from global corporate investors, private angel investors and several Family Office investors, Helios is positioned to disrupt how companies hire, manage and pay their global workforce.

Founded by entrepreneur and HR Tech innovator, Rick Hammell, Helios is an all-in-one global payroll, payments, and HR management solution designed to accelerate growth, create flexibility, streamline operations and simplify workforce management for global companies. Helios is committed to delivering innovation and support to global companies navigating the complexities of cross-border workforce management. The Global People Platform combines payments, compliance and people operations tools into a harmonized realm designed to meet the diverse needs of global teams.

With 17 modules encompassing critical HR functions such as localized employee onboarding, global payroll, benefits administration with marketplace, right-to-work verification and PTO compliance tracking, Helios empowers organizations to manage their teams from any location with ease and confidence. The platform's AI-driven insights and automation workflows optimize productivity, simplify regulatory adherence and streamline processes, ensuring that companies can focus on growth while Helios takes care of the complexities of workforce management.

"We launched Helios to create equitable opportunities for all businesses to compete in the global marketplace, which we believe can be done through strong AI, automation workflows, localization and compliance management tooling built into the foundation of HR and FinTech SaaS technology that creates flexibility for our customers," said Rick Hammell, CEO and Founder of Helios. "Our mission is to break down the obstacles in global team management and payroll while creating cost effective solutions that redefine what's possible for companies navigating the future of work. The way we work is reshaping itself faster than ever, and Helios has built a cohesive solution that empowers organizations to tackle every hurdle of the modern workforce, meeting these changes seamlessly and effectively."

Helios secured $15.5 million in funding from a mix of U.S., Canadian, European and Asian investors, underscoring strong confidence in the platform's potential to transform global workforce management. This funding round will fuel Helios' growth, enabling further innovation and expanding global reach, including continual investment into the platform to revolutionize the HR and Fintech industries.

"Investing in Helios was an easy decision," said Cristian de Dios, Managing Director of Aracan Energía. "We see immense value in their technology and the clarity they bring to complex global HR and payroll processes by leveraging AI. Helios' vision aligns with the future of work, and we're excited to support their journey."

Global expansion comes with a complex web of compliance requirements, from local labor laws to tax regulations and reporting standards. Helios simplifies this process by integrating automated compliance tools directly into its workforce management platform, reducing the risk of fines, delays and legal complications. By ensuring businesses remain compliant in every market they enter, Helios empowers companies to scale with confidence, eliminating administrative burdens and allowing leaders to focus on strategic growth.

Looking ahead, Helios is poised to expand its capabilities through strategic partnerships, with upcoming integrations designed to enhance compliance, global payroll and HR advisory. These collaborations will further strengthen Helios' offerings, providing clients with seamless access to a comprehensive suite of tools and expertise.

For more information about Helios, please visit https://www.helios.io/ and to schedule a demo, visit https://www.helios.io/demo.

About Helios
Helios, a leading innovator in workforce management technology for global teams, provides a cutting-edge technology platform that enhances productivity, offers data-driven insights for strategic decisions, and revolutionizes industries to drive global expansion and economic growth. By empowering organizations to reach new markets, maximizing growth potential and contributing positively to the global economy, Helios envisions a world where global expansion is achievable for every organization. The trusted SOC2 Type 1 and ISO 27001 platform offers essential tools, expert guidance, and AI-driven support to streamline hiring, management, and payment processes, enabling seamless collaboration and unlocking new opportunities for teams worldwide. Helios' enterprise-grade tech platform supports various business operations, from hiring contractors to managing global payroll, transcending geographical boundaries and ensuring compliance with local regulations for diverse workforce. For more information, please visit www.helios.io or follow Helios on LinkedIn.

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