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Shapes Raises $24 Million to Scale AI-Native PeopleOS for HR Automation

The company pitches an adaptive operating system for HR built around configurable AI agents.

Overview

  • The financing combines a $15 million Series A closed in October with a $4.5 million seed and a $4.5 million seed extension, led by Entrée Capital with participation from NFX and F2 Venture Capital.
  • Shapes’ modular PeopleOS functions like an app store, enabling organizations to install HR tools or build bespoke applications and AI agents through an SDK.
  • The platform automates workflows such as onboarding, payroll, performance reviews, contract drafting, and employee self-service interactions.
  • Founded in 2020 by monday.com alumni Arnon Nir and Shirley Baumer, the Tel Aviv startup positions its AI-native system as a flexible alternative to legacy HR suites.
  • Shapes says it serves hundreds of customers across 79 countries and plans to more than double headcount while expanding into Europe and North America.