About

Tako is a technology company building an AI-powered platform to transform payroll and people operations for Brazilian businesses. Founded in 2022, the company operates from São Paulo, Brazil, and San Francisco, USA. It has secured $31.1M in total funding to support its growth.

The company's platform automates the full employee lifecycle, covering processes from hiring and onboarding through payroll processing, time-off management, benefits administration, and terminations. This is delivered through a suite of integrated products: Tako Payroll & People Ops for core HR automation, Tako Recruiter for AI-driven recruitment, and Tako Legal for compliance management. The technical stack is built around AI agents, automation, and deep integration with Brazilian labor law and existing business systems.

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