Happl

Backed byPortage Ventures

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Total raised$29.1M
StageSeries A
Hiring pace3 roles / 90d
Founded2022
Team size11-50
HQLondon
IndustriesHuman Resources Services

About Happl

Happl is an AI-powered BenefitOS platform founded in 2022 as part of Y Combinator's Winter 2022 cohort that builds employee benefits infrastructure for global teams. The company automates benefits enrollment, administration, and compliance, streamlining what has traditionally been a complex and manual process for HR departments. Backed by Y Combinator and 6Degrees Capital, Happl has raised £14M in total funding, including an £11M Series A round, and has been recognized as one of the UK's top 100 startups for 2026. Headquartered in Holborn, London, the company operates with approximately 22 employees and is currently at an inflection point as it scales its go-to-market motion.

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Company at a glance

Location
London, United Kingdom
Investors
Ascension ·Portage Ventures ·Y Combinator
Websitehappl.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

Location

Culture & values

Small, fast-moving team of around 22 people with entrepreneurial and hands-on culture

Everyone rolls up their sleeves and stays close to the work

Ownership from day one — employees build processes rather than inherit them

Hybrid work model with 3+ days per week in Holborn, London office with trust and flexibility

AI-native mindset with active use of tools like Claude and ChatGPT across workflows

Culture of hustle and resilience

Celebrates wins and coaches hard through misses

Funding History

Cumulative Funding

Life at Happl

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