216 Capital has announced a strategic investment in Talenteo, an HR Tech startup founded in Algeria. Talenteo provides a comprehensive SaaS platform for HR and payroll management, tailored to the specific needs of African SMEs and mid-sized businesses.
A Made-for-Africa HR Solution Amidst a Demographic Boom
By 2030, Africa is expected to have over one billion working-age individuals, making it the largest talent pool in the world. With SMEs and mid-sized businesses creating more than 80% of jobs on the continent, HR management is becoming a key factor for competitiveness and compliance. Talenteo emerges as a localized tech solution designed to meet these urgent needs.
An Intelligent, Compliant, and Scalable HR Platform
With over 10,000 active users and nearly 150 corporate clients, Talenteo’s SaaS platform integrates artificial intelligence, local legal frameworks, and key HR process automation. Its features include:
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Employee administration
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Time and payroll management
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Talent development
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Regulatory compliance
Powered by its smart engine, the platform automates time-consuming tasks, strengthens operational reliability, and empowers HR managers to make better-informed decisions in a constantly evolving economic and regulatory environment.
“We believe company success is built on investing in people. Talenteo is designed to help African businesses digitize their HR operations and grow with impact,” says Louai Djaffer, CEO of Talenteo.
Funding to Accelerate Pan-African Growth
In a rapidly expanding market for digital HR solutions, Talenteo has closed a six-figure funding round led by 216 Capital. This investment will support:
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Entry into the Tunisian market as a first step in regional expansion
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Further development of its AI-driven technology stack
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Growth across key francophone African markets
“Talenteo embodies the kind of locally designed, scalable innovation that we’re proud to back—built to serve the real operational needs of African companies,” said Dhekra Khelifi, Partner at 216 Capital Ventures.
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