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CEIPAL - HCM Solutions

“Can a staffing-focused ATS + VMS become the operating system for the entire contingent-workforce lifecycle across IT, healthcare, and Global Capability Centers?”

Founded2015
HQRochester, New York, United States
FoundersSameer Penakalapati
Total raised$29.8M
Latest roundSeries B, 2022
IndustryVertical SaaS / Staffing & Recruitment

The story

CEIPAL began in 2015 as an AI-powered ATS + VMS for IT staffing firms. Over time it expanded into workforce management, invoicing, timesheets, expenses, and immigration/LCA compliance — becoming a back-office 'staffing OS'. In 2023 it added generative AI (ChatGPT) into sourcing/screening, and by 2026 repositioned as a unified talent platform for healthcare staffing, corporate HR, and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Financial functionality (invoicing, expenses, accounting) is delivered via QuickBooks integration rather than embedded finance rails.

Last 12 months

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Product timeline

2015

Founded as an AI-powered applicant tracking system for staffing firms· launch

2022

Closed $21M Series B funding round led by Camden Partners· funding

2023

Integrated ChatGPT into ATS for AI-driven recruitment workflows· product

2026

Repositioned as unified 'Staffing OS' covering healthcare, enterprise, GCC and staffing firms· pivot

The stack

1 layer disclosed in CEIPAL - HCM Solutions’s embedded-finance stack

Accounting

QuickBooks

Accounting gap: minor

CEIPAL - HCM Solutions — frequently asked

Which accounting software does CEIPAL - HCM Solutions integrate with?

CEIPAL - HCM Solutions integrates with QuickBooks.

Who founded CEIPAL - HCM Solutions?

CEIPAL - HCM Solutions was founded by Sameer Penakalapati and is founded in 2015, headquartered in Rochester, New York, United States.

How much funding has CEIPAL - HCM Solutions raised?

CEIPAL - HCM Solutions has raised $29.8M in total (latest round: Series B, 2022).

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