UKG launches a new investment arm called UKG Ventures to back emerging worktech startups in Lowell Massachusetts

In an era where technology is reshaping how companies manage their workforce, UKG, the Lowell, Massachusetts-based leader in AI-driven HR and workforce solutions, is stepping up with a bold new initiative.

The company has unveiled UKG Ventures, a strategic investment arm designed to identify, support, and scale the next generation of worktech innovations.

Investing in the Startups That Shape Work

UKG Ventures will focus on investing in both early-stage and growth-stage companies, giving UKG a front-row seat to emerging solutions that help organizations adapt to evolving business, labor, and people needs.

By doing so, UKG not only fuels innovation but also ensures that its customers gain early access to cutting-edge tools and technologies that can transform the workplace.

Building on a Foundation of Collaboration

This new venture arm complements UKG Labs, a program that already connects pre-seed and seed-stage startups with UKG experts and customers.

Through UKG Labs, startups can test, refine, and scale ideas that aim to revolutionize how work gets done.

So far, 19 startups, including Financial Wellness Labs, have collaborated with UKG Labs to pilot solutions that deliver real impact.

Early Investments Set the Tone

UKG Ventures is hitting the ground running with its first three investments:

• Financial Wellness Labs (formerly Questis), which offers AI-driven financial wellness tools and personalized coaching to help employees manage their money smarter.

• Intermezzo.ai, a global AI-native payroll platform that automates payroll, compliance, and tax filings worldwide through a single API.

• Acadian Ventures, an early-stage venture fund focusing on worktech startups, which expands UKG’s access to an international network of innovators that complement its Workforce Operating Platform.

Why UKG Stands Out

At its core, UKG provides a global AI platform unifying HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions.

By combining vast workforce data with people-first AI, UKG equips organizations with actionable insights that elevate productivity, workplace culture, and customer experience.

A Platform Used Around the World

UKG’s solutions reach more than 80,000 organizations across 150 countries, serving tens of millions of employees daily — from small businesses to massive global enterprises.

This scale allows UKG to not only shape how work is managed but also influence the broader evolution of the workforce ecosystem.

Looking Ahead

With UKG Ventures, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of the worktech revolution, investing in tools and platforms that will help organizations navigate a rapidly changing labor landscape.

The next wave of innovation in workforce management is here, and UKG is making sure its customers are ready to ride it.