PaidHR

PaidHR is a Nigerian-based technology company specializing in human resources and payroll solutions, aimed at streamlining people operations for businesses locally and globally. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, PaidHR focuses on providing an integrated platform for HR and payroll management. The company has successfully completed 3 deals, the most recent being in June 2025 when it raised USD 1. 8 mn in Seed funding led by ACCION Venture Lab, along with participation from Chui Ventures, Zedcrest, and Zrosk Investment Management.

The founder's background is not specified, and there are no indications of company pivots or subsidiaries. PaidHR offers a comprehensive people operations platform designed to simplify HR and payroll tasks for diverse businesses. It features a robust payroll solution that supports timely payments in multiple currencies while ensuring compliance with tax and pension regulations. The platform includes tools for recruitment, onboarding, leave requests, and off-boarding, catering to organizations across Africa looking to enhance HR efficiency with innovative features like custom benefit management and automated reporting.

Revenue for PaidHR primarily derives from subscription models that offer access to various HR and payroll solutions. Clients subscribe to the platform to ensure timely employee payments and compliance with regulatory obligations, with additional revenue generated from customized solutions like white-label options for businesses seeking to launch their payroll services. This tiered pricing strategy allows the company to cater to a broad client demographic. In June 2025, PaidHR raised USD 1.

8 mn in Seed funding, which will be utilized to enhance employee financial wellness initiatives. The company is focused on developing new products to improve its platform's offerings and is targeting expansion into new markets across Africa in the near future, although specific regions have not been disclosed.