{
 "source": "Cledara SaaS Market Data",
 "page": "https://data.cledara.com/startups/ireland/people-ops-and-talent",
 "updated": "2026-10-23",
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 "contentModified": "2026-10-23T02:20:05.210Z",
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 "observationThrough": "2026-10",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
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  "product",
  "category",
  "subcategory",
  "founded_year",
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   "funding_range": "$10M - $25M",
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   "description": "Kota is a platform designed to make managing insurance and retirement benefits straightforward. It provides easy access to health, life, and retirement services, offering flexibility in contributions. Kota simplifies the process of introducing and overseeing insurance and retirement benefits for companies on a global scale."
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   "product": "BrightPay",
   "category": "People Ops & Talent",
   "subcategory": "Payroll",
   "founded_year": 2013,
   "employee_range": "201-500 employees",
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   "hq": "Duleek, County Meath",
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   "description": "BrightPay offers payroll software with functionality for real-time information reporting and auto-enrolment for pensions. It includes features for payroll processing, employee management, and compliance with UK tax regulations. The software is designed for both small businesses and accountants, providing tools for efficient payroll management."
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   "rank": 3,
   "product": "AnnualLeave.com",
   "category": "People Ops & Talent",
   "subcategory": "HRIS & Core HR",
   "founded_year": 2005,
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   "description": "AnnualLeave.com is a platform that provides a solution to managers and business owners for managing staff time off."
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   "rank": 4,
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   "category": "People Ops & Talent",
   "subcategory": "HR",
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   "product": "learnsignal",
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