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MaiaHR

Can a Panama-based HR-tech platform become the payroll and talent management OS for Latin American SMBs and mid-market companies?

Founded2020
HQPanama City, Panama
Total raised$400,000
Latest roundPre-Seed, 2025
IndustryHorizontal SaaS / HR & Payroll
The story

Founded in 2020 in Panama, MaiaHR set out to digitalize HR operations for Latin American companies, addressing pain points in payroll, recruitment, and employee management that are still largely handled via spreadsheets and fragmented software. The platform has evolved from basic HR digitalization to an AI-powered suite covering talent acquisition, shift planning, payroll automation, and employee self-service — positioning itself as the operational HR backbone for LATAM SMBs and mid-market companies, particularly in retail and hospitality. With a pre-seed raise in 2025, MaiaHR is now scaling its multi-country payroll compliance capability across the region.

Last 12 months
2025-04
Product timeline
2020
MaiaHR founded in Panama with focus on HR talent management software for LATAM companies.· pivot
2025
Raised $400,000 pre-seed round to accelerate growth across Latin America.· banking
The stack
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