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§ Private Profile · New York City, NY, USA
Compensation management software platform for HR and finance teams, building data-driven tools for pay equity and total rewards.
Assemble is a human resources technology company based in San Francisco, California, that develops subscription compensation management software to help enterprises create equitable pay strategies and run data-driven compensation cycles. Prior to its strategic acquisition, the business scaled its operations to 54 employees and achieved a reported 200 percent annual revenue growth by serving mid-market technology companies. The SaaS platform raised approximately $11.2 million in total venture funding, which included an $8 million Series A round backed by prominent institutional investors such as Sequoia Capital, Susa Ventures, and Tribe Capital. The startup's specialized tools for collaborative planning, market benchmarking, and total rewards visualization ultimately led to its acquisition by the global employment platform Oyster in June 2024 to integrate into broader HR offerings. Assemble was originally founded in 2020 by Enrique Esclusa and Lisa Wallace.
Assemble has raised $7.5M across 3 funding rounds.
Assemble has raised $7.5M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Assemble is a name shared by multiple technology companies with distinct focuses:
1. Assemble, Inc. (HR Technology, San Francisco-based) builds software that integrates sales and marketing tools for retailers, aiming to streamline operations and drive growth across channels and devices. It serves retail enterprises seeking unified technology solutions to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency[1].
2. Assemble Technology Ltd (UK-based, gaming co-development) provides specialized technical programming and consulting services to the video game industry, focusing on console and PC platforms using Unreal Engine. It serves large game studios by solving complex technical challenges in game engine and tool development, contributing to award-winning titles like *Returnal* and *Stray*[2][4].
3. Assemble Technologies (Michigan-based, talent matching platform) operates a fully remote platform that matches organizations with elite independent contractors for flexible work engagements. It serves businesses of all sizes and independent workers by facilitating faster, easier access to flexible talent[3].
4. Assemble (Compensation Management Platform) offers an all-in-one platform for compensation management, helping companies attract, motivate, and retain employees by centralizing compensation data and streamlining pay equity and budget control. It serves HR teams across industries and geographies, scaling from small businesses to enterprises[5].
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Each version of Assemble reflects a distinct facet of the evolving technology landscape—from retail and gaming to workforce flexibility and HR innovation—demonstrating how specialized tech companies adapt to and shape their respective markets.
Assemble has raised $7.5M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Seed in January 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2022 | $5M Seed | — | Dragonfly Capital, Friends & Family Capital, Haun Ventures, NOT Boring Capital, Nyca Partners, Point72 Ventures, Vine Ventures LP, Workday Ventures, Balaji Srinivasan, William Hockey, Anthony Pompliano, Colin Anderson, Leslie Crowe, Stacie Faggioli, Goldcrest Capital, Courtney Lipkin | Announced |
| Feb 5, 2021 | $450K Pre Seed | — | Arlan Hamilton, Tiffany Haddish, Stand Together Ventures LAB | Announced |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $2M Seed | — | Backstage Capital, Broadway Angels, Lightship Capital, Marco A. Casas | Announced |
Assemble has raised $7.5M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Assemble's investors include Dragonfly Capital Partners, Friends & Family Capital, Haun Ventures, Not Boring Capital, Nyca Partners, Point72 Ventures, Vine Ventures LP, Workday Ventures, Balaji Srinivasan, William Hockey, Anthony Pompliano, Colin Anderson.