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Jem HR

Jem HR

Private
Cape TownEnterprise Softwarehttps://jemhr.com

Last Round

Series A

Aug 17, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$12.4M

Momentum

Top 5%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Jem HR operates in Enterprise Software and is based in Cape Town. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series A round in August 2026.

Jem HR is a human resources and productivity software company that provides a platform for managing and engaging deskless workforces through WhatsApp.

Sector

Enterprise Software

Verticals

HR, Cloud Communications, Lending & Credit, Workflow Automation

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Usage-Based SaaS

AI Layer

Application

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Jem HR Comparables

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Jem HR comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
SeamlessHR
81%
Socium
77%
Workpay
72%
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Jem HR Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series AAug 17, 2026
DebtMar 25, 2025
Pre-Series AMar 25, 2025
SeedApr 5, 2022
SeedJun 26, 2020
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Caroline van der Merwe

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

Founding Team

Simon Ellis

Co-Founder & CEO

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Jem HR Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Jem HR investors
InvestorRounds
Launch Africa VenturesSeed
Creator VenturesSeed
LoftyInc Capital ManagementSeed
Stocks & Strauss Fund ManagerSeries A
Next176Series A, Debt, Pre-Series A
E4E AfricaSeries A, Seed
QuonaSeries A
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Market signals

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  • Aug 17, 2026

    $8.4M round led by Quona.

  • Aug 17, 2026

    Open roles increased to 22, 17% of headcount.

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • receives_financingAug 18, 2026

    Jem HR Ltd raises $8.4M in Series A funding led by Quona Capital, with participation from University Technology Fund, E4E, Next176/FutureGrowth and angel investors to accelerate growth and launch products faster for Africa’s deskless workforce.

  • launchesAug 18, 2026

    Jem HR Ltd has recently released version 2.0 of its employer hub, while its rostering and learning management system products remain in beta.

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Jem HR Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Jem HR a public or private company?

Jem HR is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Jem HR?

Jem HR is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Jem HR's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Jem HR worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Jem HR is not publicly available.

Can I buy Jem HR stock?

Jem HR shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Jem HR's last funding round?

Jem HR's most recent funding round was Series A on August 17, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Jem HR?

Key investors in Jem HR include Next176, Quona, FiTech Ventures.

Will Jem HR IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Jem HR.

How can I track Jem HR secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCape Town
Employee Range54
Year Founded2020
Last FundingAug 17, 2026

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