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Multiple reports about the same development are grouped; each source is retained.Ganaz, a Seattle maker of payroll and HR software for farmworkers, has been acquired by Beacon Holdings, according to a post by its CEO Hannah Freeman, who is stepping away; terms were not disclosed. Beacon has not issued its own release.
- Beacon Series C coverageunspecified
Accessible WSJ material reports Beacon’s $225 million Series C.
- Beacon Series B sponsor announcementfunding announcement
GC co-led Beacon’s $250m Series B.
- Beacon’s earlier funding expectationunspecified
Reuters reported Beacon’s $250 million Series B.