Avante, a Seattle‑based startup, announced a $30 million funding round aimed at bringing AI agents to corporate benefits departments. The capital will support product development that helps large employers manage rising healthcare costs, which are projected to increase by a median 9.2% in 2027. Avante's platform competes with established HR and benefits software providers such as Workday, ADP, Deel, and Rippling.

By automating routine benefits inquiries and offering personalized recommendations, Avante hopes to reduce administrative overhead and improve employee satisfaction. The infusion of venture capital signals investor confidence in AI‑driven HR solutions as a growth frontier within enterprise software.

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