Sparrow Raises $35 Million in Series B

by Kay Aloha Villamor in July 30th, 2025

Sparrow, a San Francisco, CA-based  end-to-end leave management solution provider, has raised $35 million in Series B funding. 

Investors 

The round was led by SLW, with continued support from existing investors including WndrCo. 

SLW was founded in 2012 as Silver Lake Waterman, a later-stage growth strategy within Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing. SLW forms long-term partnerships with top technology companies by offering flexible capital—both equity and non-dilutive—throughout all stages of growth. Its relationship-driven approach supports founders and management teams with strategic backing tailored to evolving needs. 

Sparrow Use of Funds 

The company will use the funding to scale its global leave management platform and expand into adjacent areas of labor compliance. 

About Sparrow 

Sparrow is a HR technology company that provides an end-to-end leave management solution for modern employers, helping them care for their people during major life events. The platform covers everything from planning and filing to payroll integration and compliance for leaves such as FMLA, ADA, parental leave, and more. Sparrow combines software and human support to manage leave planning, filing, payroll coordination, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Headquartered in San Francisco, Sparrow serves over 1,000 companies, including OpenAI, Reddit, and Oura. 

Funding Details 

Company:  TrySparrow.com, Inc.

Raised: $35.0M 

Round: Series B 

Funding Date: July 2025 

Lead Investor: SLW 

Additional Investors: WndrCo 

Company Website: https://trysparrow.com/  

Software Category: HR Tech / Leave Management / Compliance Automation 

Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250729065956/en

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