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Tako

HR management platform for payroll, onboarding

Overview

Tako provides an all-in-one HR management platform for medium-sized businesses. It centralizes employee data, streamlines payroll, and supports onboarding and offboarding, as well as leave management, expense approvals, and pay stubs. The system works by offering interconnected modules with interactive payroll calculations, self-service data access, and automated reporting, all tied to a single source of truth that covers both full-time staff and contractors. Tako differentiates itself by focusing on automation and data integration to reduce manual tasks and data inconsistencies, helping HR teams reclaim up to 80% of their time. The company’s goal is to modernize HR operations, boost overall efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance for workforce management.

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About Tako

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

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$31.2M

Headquarters

São Paulo, Brazil

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Tako launched Recruiter on May 4, 2026, expanding into high-volume hiring.
  • October 6, 2026 ISA Saúde reported under-two-day payroll checks after adopting Tako and Claude.
  • The November 5, 2026 site says live deployment takes 15 days, accelerating revenue recognition.

What critics are saying

  • Workforce management giants like TOTVS and SAP can bundle cheaper suites by 2027.
  • Brazilian labor-law changes force constant product rewrites, risking defects and customer churn.
  • If AI calculations mishandle payroll or eSocial filings, trust collapses and sales freeze.

What makes Tako unique

  • Tako unified payroll, recruiting, benefits, onboarding, and offboarding on one Brazilian data base.
  • Tako's Otto and Nara agents execute workflows inside payroll, WhatsApp, Claude, and Cursor.
  • Tako's May 2026 engine cites CLT and CCT rules line-by-line for every payment.

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Funding

Total Funding

$31.2M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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
$15M
$18M
$30M

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Stock Options
  • Meal Benefits
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

25%
Brazil Journal
Jul 30th, 2025
Tako raises R$ 100M for payroll AI

Tako, an HR tech company focused on simplifying payroll, has raised R$100 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from a16z and ONEVC, who were also involved in the initial funding round last year. Co-founder Sebastián Mejía noted that the new funding came sooner than expected due to investors' proactive interest in the company's long-term plans.

TechCrunch
Nov 11th, 2024
Tako raises seed round led by a16z

Brazilian fintech Tako has emerged from stealth with a significant seed round led by a16z and Ribbit Capital. Founded by Fernando Gadotti, Tako is an employee life cycle platform that automates tasks like onboarding and payroll, addressing the complexities of Brazil's frequently changing labor laws and influential unions. Tako uses a large language model to stay updated with legal changes, enhancing efficiency and transparency for companies and employees.

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