
TalentSoft raises €15m
Software solutions firm TalentSoft has raised €15m from Highland Capital Partners Europe and existing investor FSN PME.
The growth capital will support the firm's product development and European expansion. TalentSoft intends to open new offices and recruit a further 60 staff.
FSN PME is the French National Fund for Digital Society. The state-backed vehicle is managed by BPI France Investissement and focuses on high-tech companies in France.
Previous funding
In 2008, Seventure Partners committed €1m to TalentSoft. The following year, the VC injected a further €1.6m into the firm.
In January 2011, historical backer Seventure participated in a €3m round for TalentSoft, with co-investment from Alto Invest. FSN PME and CDC Entreprises entered the company's shareholding in March 2012 via a €1m capital injection.
Company
Founded in 2007 and based in Boulogne Billancourt, TalentSoft develops cloud-based software solutions to enable businesses to manage their HR requirements. The firm's software has around 3 million users in 100 countries. Customers include Air France, EQT, Sage and Accor.
People
Tony Zappala is a partner at Highland Capital.
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