| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2022 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Sector | Hrtech |
| Total raised | $3.5M |
| Collapse type | Acqui-hire |
| Founder | Courtney McColgan |
Runa
"Mexican payroll and HR software startup for SMBs, acquired by Google in June 2022 — product discontinued after acquisition as the team was absorbed into Google Workspace."
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Runa was founded in 2018 in Mexico City by Courtney McColgan and Ricardo Ferreiro to solve a common pain point for Mexican small businesses: payroll is extraordinarily complex in Mexico due to IMSS social security calculations, SAT tax compliance, and PTU profit-sharing obligations that require constant updates as regulations change.
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