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Zenefits
Cloud HR platform for benefits, payroll, and compliance for SMBs.
Stage
growth
Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Zenefits is interesting
Fastest HR SaaS ramp to $100M ARR narrative — $500M Series C at $4.5B before regulatory reset; a16z's largest bet at the time.
Key facts
- Series C (May 2015): $500M at $4.5B led by Fidelity and TPG; Khosla, Founders Fund, CRV, Insight, Greylock participated (TechCrunch)
- a16z led prior Series A and B rounds (press)
Investors in our directory
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Industries
Enterprise SaaS
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FAQs about Zenefits
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
Zenefits is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24