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Elmo Software Company Profile

Elmo Software, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a private equity-backed company with 562 employees that develops an integrated talent management platform offering payroll, rostering, HR automation, human capital management, and employee engagement solutions, and has completed multiple acquisitions including RotaGeek and Breathe, operates subsidiaries like HROnboard and Vocam, and serves the HR tech and SaaS industries.

Overview

Elmo Software is a developer of an integrated single talent management platform designed to help organizations manage their people, process, and pay. The company offers services such as payroll, rostering, human resource automation, human capital management, and employee engagement. These services assist clients in overcoming human resource challenges, including capacity management and planning, through data-driven dashboards.

  • Year Founded: 2002
  • Status: Private
  • Employees: 562
  • Latest Deal Type: Buyout/LBO
  • Financing Rounds: 4
  • Investments: 12
  • Ownership Status: Privately Held (backing)
  • Financing Status: Private Equity-Backed
  • Primary Industry: Business/Productivity Software
  • Other Industries: Automation/Workflow Software
  • Verticals: HR Tech, SaaS
  • Former Stock Listing: ELO

Contact Information

  • Website: www.elmosoftware.com.au
  • Corporate Office:
    • 580 George Street, Level 27, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
    • +61 (02)

Investments & Acquisitions (5 of 12 shown)

  • RotaGeek (30-May-2025) – Buyout/LBO – Business/Productivity Software
  • Hero Brands (01-Feb-2023) – Secondary Transaction - Private – IT Consulting and Outsourcing
  • Webexpenses (16-Dec-2020) – Buyout/LBO – Financial Software
  • Breathe (Business/Productivity Software) (07-Oct-2020) – Merger/Acquisition – Business/Productivity Software
  • Vocam (Balckburn) (12-Feb-2020) – Merger/Acquisition – Education and Training Services (B2B)

Exits (1 shown)

  • Webexpenses (16-Dec-2020) – Completed exit with 2 buyers

Affiliates / Subsidiaries (4)

  • HROnboard – Melbourne, Australia (Founded 2013)
  • Breathe (Business/Productivity Software) – Horsham, United Kingdom (Founded 2012)
  • Quinntessential Marketing Consulting – Sydney, Australia (Founded 2001)
  • Vocam (Balckburn) – Melbourne, Australia (Founded 1990)

FAQs

When was Elmo Software founded?

Elmo Software was founded in 2002.

Where is Elmo Software headquartered?

Elmo Software is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

What is the size of Elmo Software?

Elmo Software has 562 total employees.

What industry is Elmo Software in?

Elmo Software’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.

Is Elmo Software a private or public company?

Elmo Software is a Private company.

What is the current valuation of Elmo Software?

The current valuation of Elmo Software is not disclosed.

What is Elmo Software’s current revenue?

The current revenue for Elmo Software is not disclosed.

How much funding has Elmo Software raised over time?

Elmo Software has raised $134M.

Who are Elmo Software’s investors?

K1 Investment Management has invested in Elmo Software.