## Cercli Secures $12M Oversubscribed Series A to Become MENA’s AI-Powered Rippling
**Dubai, UAE** – Cercli, a Y Combinator alumnus poised to revolutionize HR and payroll solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A funding round, securing an impressive $12 million.
The capital injection will fuel Cercli’s ambitious expansion plans, allowing it to further develop its AI-powered platform. Often dubbed “Rippling for MENA,” Cercli aims to streamline complex HR operations, from onboarding and payroll to benefits management and compliance, all tailored to the region’s unique regulatory landscape.
This significant investment underscores strong investor confidence in Cercli’s vision and its potential to become the leading integrated HR platform in a rapidly digitizing market. The oversubscribed nature of the round highlights the acute need for sophisticated, localized solutions that empower businesses to manage their human capital more efficiently.