Human Capital Management
(HCM)

The WCAS Perspective on human capital management

Talent is the cornerstone of organizational success, and Human Capital Management (HCM) software is the solution companies turn to in order to meet the evolving needs of their top-performing professionals. This sector, spanning from payroll to comprehensive employee lifecycle management, must evolve with the growing expectations of top professionals. With a global HCM market exceeding $25 billion and an annual growth rate of over 9%, there’s a clear race to attract, nurture and retain premier talent. Our investment focus remains on cutting-edge HCM tools that foster innovation and streamline human capital management. As labor dynamics, employee preferences and economic landscapes shift, equipping organizations with agile, top-tier solutions becomes paramount.1

11M
job openings in the U.S.2
6-9 Months
salary is the average cost to hire a new employee.3
18%
higher sales come from engaged employees​.4

“I get a group of people who are talented to commit to excellence and to work together as one. That’s where it starts. Different talents, same commitment.”

- Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K.)

HCM trends we're excited to invest behind

1
An increasing need to drive collaboration, productivity and employee engagement through software
2
Cultivating a user-friendly, efficient process for attracting, vetting and retaining talent to improve performance
3
Employees' desire to own their career development through training, upskilling and career mobility

We look forward to partnering with and fueling growth alongside HCM thought leaders to further the recruitment, training and management of every organizations greatest resource.

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Jennifer Ding

Abdirizak Abdi

Nolan Binley

Nolan Binley

Ellie Gozigian

Jennifer Ding

General Partner | Technology

Jennifer Ding, a General Partner at WCAS, has always been passionate about growing enterprise software businesses and partnering with entrepreneurs to pursue their visions. She joined WCAS in 2020 and helps spearhead the firm’s efforts in EdTech, GRC, and HCM technology sectors.

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Abdirizak Abdi

Vice President | Technology

Abdirizak Abdi is a Vice President on the Technology team. Abdi joined WCAS as an Associate in 2019 and was part of the investment teams of Absorb and LINQ.

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Nolan Binley

Associate | Technology

Nolan is an Associate in the Technology Group, having joined WCAS in 2023. Prior to joining WCAS, he worked in the Technology Investment Banking Group at Moelis & Company.

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Ellie Gozigian

Sources: [1] Fortune Business Insights [2] Bureau of Labor Statistics [3] Society for Human Resource Management [4] Gallup

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