Niural, a New York-based AI-native global PEO (Professional Employer Organization) platform for fast-growing companies, has raised $31 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by Marathon Management Partners, with participation from existing investors M13, Inspired Capital, and Newform Capital, along with several new strategic investors.
Marathon Management Partners is a multi-stage investment firm that partners with founders who are obsessed with defining their categories across software and fintech. The firm has offices in New York, Menlo Park, and Los Angeles.
Niural Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to enhance its AI capabilities and scale its global presence.
About Niural
Founded by Nami Baral and Nabin Banskota, Niural is an AI-native PEO platform built specifically to manage payroll, global compliance, and payment operations. Its platform includes proprietary tax engines, integrated payments infrastructure, and EMMA, an AI coworker. The platform enables CFOs to save time, reduce payroll errors, and cut costs while scaling globally. Headquartered in New York, its clients include Tensor, Polygon Labs, and Karate.com.
Funding Details
Company: Niural, Inc.
Raised: $31.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: June 2025
Lead Investor: Marathon Management Partners
Additional Investors: M13, Inspired Capital, Newform Capital, and strategic investors
Company Website: https://www.niural.com/
Software Category: AI-Driven Payroll / Fintech / HR Tech
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/niural-raises-31m-to-transform-global-cfo-and-people-operations-302492603.html