Homerun from Amsterdam acquired by ISH Holding to revolutionize Recruitment Software for SMBs

Homerun, an Amsterdam-based recruitment platform, has been acquired by Oxford-based ISH Holding (ISH), marking a significant step in the evolution of recruitment software for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This acquisition brings together Homerun's expertise in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with ISH's growing portfolio of SaaS companies.

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Homerun from Amsterdam acquired by ISH Holding to revolutionize Recruitment Software for SMBs

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Robin AI bags $26M in Series B Funding to enhance AI-Powered Legal Contract Services

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Investcorp acquires majority stake in VEDA, enhancing HR Software and Payroll Services

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Homerun from Amsterdam acquired by ISH Holding to revolutionize Recruitment Software for SMBs