Rippling partners with Innovation Bay for global expansion

Rippling and Innovation Bay have announced a partnership to support Australian startups with managing their workforce as they navigate global expansion.

The collaboration aims to address significant challenges that local startups face, such as fragmented HR and IT systems, legal compliance, and the difficulties of managing teams across different regions. With a focus on workforce management, Rippling will bring its solutions to Innovation Bay's community composed of over 100 founders within sectors like medtech, agritech, and logistics.

More than 80% of Australian startups are planning global expansion, which makes efficient operations and compliance with international standards crucial. This partnership seeks to tackle these issues, aiming to empower businesses to focus on growth and innovation without spending excessive resources on operational complexities.

Innovation Bay, known for uniting tech founders, venture capitalists, and angel investors, has chosen to integrate Rippling's platform into its operations. This move reflects the confidence both organisations have in the combined utility of Rippling's technology and Innovation Bay's network.

"Innovation Bay's members are ambitious, driven, and tackling some of the world's most complex challenges," said Matt Loop, Vice President and Head of Asia at Rippling. "We're thrilled to partner with Innovation Bay to support founders on this journey, empowering them with the tools they need to scale their businesses and expand internationally. By simplifying their workforce management, we enable them to focus on what matters most: innovation and growth."

Phaedon Stough, CEO and Co-Founder of Innovation Bay, expressed similar sentiments regarding the partnership. "The journey of scaling a startup can be isolating and complex, and we've seen firsthand the challenges founders face with managing their tech stack. Our partnership with Rippling reflects our shared commitment to providing founders with the technology and resources they need to accelerate growth, share knowledge, and avoid common pitfalls. We believe in leading by example, which is why we also chose Rippling as our own workforce management platform. For us and our members alike, Rippling will help us to focus on the big picture while handling workforce needs with efficiency."

This development presents a significant opportunity for Rippling to expand its presence in Australia. The platform has already assisted various startups in consolidating their workforce management systems and simplifying their processes as they engage in international expansion.