Niural Announces $31M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Global PEO Platform

Niural, an emerging leader in AI-native global Professional Employer Organization (PEO) platforms, today announced it has successfully closed a $31 million Series A funding round. The investment, led by Marathon Management Partners with continued participation from existing investors M13, Inspired Capital, and Newform Capital, will accelerate Niural’s AI capabilities and fuel its ambitious global expansion plans. Gokul Rajaram of Marathon Management Partners, a seasoned industry leader and board member at Coinbase, The Trade Desk, and Pinterest, will join Niural’s board.

This significant funding marks a pivotal moment for Niural, which aims to transform how fast-growing companies manage their global payroll, compliance, and payment operations. Niural’s platform is designed from the ground up as an AI-native solution, differentiating it from traditional PEOs that often struggle with outdated infrastructure and fragmented systems.

“Niural sits at the intersection of powerful industry shifts – in AI-driven automation, global workforce distribution, and integrated financial operations,” said Nami Baral, CEO and co-founder of Niural. “With agentic AI, Niural is converting a legacy system of records into a system of intelligence that companies can rely on for generations.”

At the heart of Niural’s offering is EMMA, an executional AI coworker that streamlines complex HR automation tasks. The platform integrates proprietary tax engines and a real-time payment infrastructure, providing a unified solution that addresses the multifaceted challenges of global employment. Customers leveraging Niural report remarkable improvements, including over 60 hours saved per month, up to a 50% reduction in HR and foreign exchange costs, and a staggering 90% fewer payroll errors.

Nabin Banskota, President and co-founder of Niural, and a former CFO, emphasized the practical benefits for finance professionals: “As a former CFO, this is a dream come true for most finance folks that are hyper-focused on growth globally. Most companies that come to us start with our PEO product and end up replacing 3-6 different tools, which is very strong validation from our customer base.”

Niural has already demonstrated impressive traction, achieving a 700% Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth last year. Its growing roster of clients includes industry leaders such as Tensor, Polygon Labs, Mob Entertainment, Slingshot AI, and Karate.com, all of whom are leveraging Niural for smarter global compliance and HR automation.

The Series A funding will be instrumental in enhancing Niural’s AI-native features, expanding its reach into new international markets, and solidifying its position as the go-to AI-powered system for global CFO and people operations. This investment underscores the increasing demand for intelligent, integrated solutions that simplify the complexities of managing a modern, distributed workforce.