# Cercli Tech

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cercli-tech

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Website: www.cercli.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 21, 2025)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Founded in 2023, and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Cercli Tech Limited is an AI-native HR and payroll platform built for MENA businesses to automate hiring, workforce management, compliance, and multi-country payroll with secure integrations and real-time support. In October 2025, Cercli Tech Limited raised USD 12 million in venture funding led by new investor Picus Capital, with participation from another new investor Knollwood Investment Advisory. Returning investors Y Combinator, Afore Capital, COTU Ventures, and individual investors also participated in the round. The company plans to utilize the October 2025 funding to accelerate product development and expand market share in the MENA HR software market.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 21, 2025, $12M — Y Combinator, Knollwood Investment Advisory, Picus Capital, Afore Capital, COTU Ventures
- Seed, Sep 2, 2024, $4M — Y Combinator, Afore Capital, Rebel Fund, COTU Ventures

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed, Series A
- Afore Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/afore-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Rebel Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rebel-fund) — Seed
- COTU Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cotu-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Knollwood Investment Advisory — Series A
- Picus Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/picus-capital) — Series A