Sparrow

Sparrow

Leave administration platform for distributed workforces

About Sparrow

Simplify's Rating
Why Sparrow is rated
B
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Enterprise Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$19.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Overview

Sparrow provides a platform for managing employee leave for companies with remote and hybrid workforces in the United States and Canada. The platform simplifies the leave administration process by automating tasks such as handling paperwork, coordinating with medical providers, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This makes it easier for Human Resources and payroll departments to manage various types of leave, including medical, parental, and personal leave. Unlike its competitors, Sparrow focuses specifically on compliance and leave management solutions, catering to a diverse range of clients from small businesses to large enterprises. The company's goal is to support employee well-being while helping businesses save time and money through efficient leave management.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sparrow raised $20M in Series A funding to accelerate growth and development.
  • Partnership with Webflow enhances Sparrow's credibility and market reach.
  • Growing demand for mental health leave solutions boosts Sparrow's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established HR tech companies like Workday threatens Sparrow's market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements require Sparrow to continuously update its platform, straining resources.
  • Potential changes in labor laws could increase Sparrow's operational costs.

What makes Sparrow unique

  • Sparrow automates leave management, reducing administrative burden for HR departments.
  • The platform ensures compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations.
  • Sparrow offers consulting services to help companies benchmark and improve their leave policies.

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Funding

Total Funding

$19.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$20M
Sparrow
$100M
GitHub

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

9%
PRWeb
May 18th, 2022
Sparrow received award 2022 HR Tech Award on May 18th 22'.

Sparrow, a pioneer in Employee Care Management (ECM), announced today that the company was bestowed with a 2022 HR Tech Award in the category of “employee experience.”

Sparrow
Mar 24th, 2022
Webflow, Inc. partners with Sparrow

To better support their team members and save time, Webflow partnered with Sparrow for more straightforward leave management.

Finsmes
Feb 17th, 2022
Sparrow Raises $20M In Series A Funding

Sparrow, a San Francisco, CA-based Employee Care Management (ECM) provider, raised $20m in Series A funding. The round was led by WndrCo, with participation from Authentic Ventures and South Park Commons. The company intends to use the funds to: accelerate sales, marketing, and product development activities in North America, scale their team of industry leaders and hire for several [] The post Sparrow Raises $20M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

Sparrow
Feb 16th, 2022
Sparrow Announces $20 Million in Funding

Finally, stress-free employee leave.

News Journal
Feb 15th, 2022
Sparrow received financing of $20M in funding on Feb 15th 22'.

Sparrow, a pioneer in Employee Care Management (ECM), today announced the company has announced their Series A and $20 million in funding.

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