Lagos, Nigeria – SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading end-to-end HR technology company, has been named to the CB Insights’ eighth annual Fintech 100, recognising the 100 most promising private fintech companies in the world.
The 2025 Fintech 100 list celebrates early and mid-stage startups, redefining the global fintech landscape. Leveraging the CB Insights Strategy Terminal, winners are selected based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including deal activity, industry partnerships, investor strength, hiring momentum, and private company performance signals such as commercial maturity and mosaic scores.
SeamlessHR was recognised in the HR and Payroll category, which highlights companies delivering innovative solutions that streamline HR processes, enhance workforce productivity, and advance financial inclusion.
SeamlessHR now joins a prestigious list of fintech companies such as Moniepoint, OPay, NALA, and Flutterwave, who have been featured on the Fintech 100 in previous years.
Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji, CEO and Co-Founder, SeamlessHR said, “Being named among the world’s top 100 fintech companies by CB Insights is a validation of our commitment to build world-class technology from Africa. As we continue to expand across the continent, we remain focused on creating technology that empowers businesses and people to work and live better.”
Deji Lana, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, SeamlessHR, added, “This recognition reinforces our vision to build technology that empowers people and transforms the way businesses operate. It’s a proud moment for our team, and a reminder of why we continue to push boundaries, innovate, and create solutions that make work more seamless for everyone.”
CB Insights is a global leader in predictive intelligence on private companies, enabling organisations to identify and evaluate emerging technologies and markets shaping the future of business. The Fintech 100 features a diverse mix of companies across sectors such as financial operations, HR and payroll, wealth management, and digital asset solutions, among others.
Speaking on the 2025 Fintech 100 list, Laura Kennedy, Principal Analyst, CB Insights, commented, “This year’s Fintech 100 showcases a new generation of companies turning AI, automation and digital assets into the backbone of financial infrastructure. This year’s winners are building the infrastructure that will shape the future of financial services.”
In 2024, SeamlessHR was recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing African companies, highlighting its consistent trajectory of innovation and business growth.
Serving over 1,000 medium to large enterprises across Africa, SeamlessHR provides a robust, cloud-based platform that streamlines the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. With physical offices in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, the company combines cutting-edge technology with exceptional customer support to power the future of work across Africa and beyond.
To date, SeamlessHR has raised over $20 million in funding, backed by renowned investors such as the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures. These investments continue to fuel the company’s rapid global expansion and the development of innovative products, including an embedded finance solution, reinforcing SeamlessHR’s commitment to delivering comprehensive, tech-driven HR solutions for businesses worldwide.
