Chandler-Based Global HR Tech Firm Raises $450M
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Chandler-based Vensure Employer Solutions is a global leader in HR technology and workforce solutions. They announced new financing led by Stone Point Capital Markets. The firm provided $450 million in senior secured funding to support Vensure’s growth.

The financing includes a $450 million delayed draw term loan. This amount increased from an initial $300 million at launch. Vensure will use the added capital to expand its merger and acquisition strategy, broaden its AI-powered recruiting platform, and pursue new growth opportunities.

Vensure Employer Solutions, a global leader in HR technology and workforce solutions, today announced that Stone Point Capital Markets, a division of Stone Point Capital LLC, a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, led a senior secured financing of $450 million to support Vensure Employer Solutions.

The financing was comprised of an additional $450 million Delayed Draw Term Loan. The Delayed Draw Term Loan was upsized from $300 million at launch and will be used to provide capacity for Vensure to continue pursuing its Merger & Acquisition strategy.

“Stone Point Capital Markets continues to deliver outstanding support in raising capital needed for us to execute on our M&A strategy,” said Alex Campos, CEO of Vensure Employer Solutions.”As we look ahead in 2026, we see immense opportunity in the market. This financing positions us to maintain the rapid growth we’ve experienced since partnering with Stone Point Capital.”

Since 2015, Vensure has acquired and integrated more than 100 companies, including 76 transactions completed following Stone Point Capital’s investment in 2021.

With more than 161,000 clients worldwide and over $150 billion in payroll processed annually, Vensure Employer Solutions remains one of the fastest-growing companies in the HR industry. The company recently broadened its technology and artificial intelligence portfolio with the acquisition of Distro, an AI-powered recruiting platform that brings intelligent automation to high-volume hiring, and CreAI, an HR technology company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for workforce management.

Looking ahead, Vensure plans to accelerate its expansion efforts. Building on its strong relationship with Stone Point Capital, the company anticipates completing several additional transactions this year that will bring advanced, AI-driven capabilities into its technology suite—enhancing automation, strengthening data intelligence, and improving outcomes for employers and employees alike.

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About Vensure Employer Solutions

Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, global business process outsourcing (BPO), and employer of record (EOR) services. Headquartered in Chandler, Vensure and its family of companies serve over 161,000 businesses across all 50 states and more than 154 countries, processing over $153 billion in annual payroll. Vensure helps businesses streamline operations and accelerate growth with customized, tech-enabled strategies that support both employers and employees.

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