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Apex HCM (Apex), a leading cloud-based HCM software provider for payroll service bureaus (PSBs) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms, announced today that it has been acquired by IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a leading global software provider of accountancy and payroll solutions.

Leaders from 42 companies across sales and marketing, customer success and operations, finance, human resources, and product and technology came together for four days in September to learn, build community, and share strategies for growth.

LinkIt, a K-12 software company announced today it has received an investment from Serent Capital, a growth-focused firm that invests in technology and tech-enabled services companies.

DirectShifts, a healthcare staffing platform that connects clinicians to hospitals and other providers, announced it received a strategic investment from Serent Capital, a growth-focused firm that invests in technology companies. The investment will support expansion into new markets and enhanced product functionality.

Serent Capital, a growth-focused private equity firm that invests in founder-led enterprise software and tech-enabled services companies, announced today it has been recognized on Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors list for the fourth consecutive year. The list honors the private equity and venture capital firms with the best track record of success backing entrepreneurs.

By combining Quorum’s suite of eight integrated products with Capitol Canary’s proven grassroots mobilization and digital advocacy tools, Quorum will solidify its leadership in the government and public affairs industry. With this acquisition, Quorum will serve over 2,000 clients, more than 50% of the Fortune 100, and will have 336 team members committed to providing a premium and integrated customer experience to public affairs professionals.