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HARMONY LANDS $34M SEED FROM LIGHTSPEED

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SAT, AUG 1, 2026

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Harmony, an AI-powered enterprise software platform, raised $34 million in seed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The startup automates workplace tasks including employee onboarding and software access management.

Harmony's funding round reflects investor confidence in AI solutions for enterprise operations. The platform handles routine workplace requests that typically consume significant HR and IT resources. The startup was founded by entrepreneurs with proven track records. Harmony's cofounders previously sold their last venture to Cisco for $500 million, signaling experience in building successful enterprise software companies. The seed round positions Harmony to expand its product capabilities and market reach. AI-powered automation in employee onboarding and access management addresses persistent pain points for large organizations managing complex workforce operations. Lightspeed's participation adds established venture backing to the startup's early stage. The funding enables Harmony to scale operations and develop its artificial intelligence capabilities further as demand for workplace automation tools continues to grow across enterprises.

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