Runa (HR software)
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Runa is a cloud-based HR and payroll platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Latin America.[1][2][3] It was founded by Courtney McColgan in 2017 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.[2][3][4]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | SaaS, HR, Payroll |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Courtney McColgan |
| Headquarters | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Website | runahr |
History
Courtney McColgan, Former CMO of Cabify, founded Runa in October 2017, then officially launched the platform after three months of development through the Y Combinator accelerator program.[2][3][5][6]
The cloud-based SaaS platform provides features such as automated payroll, IMSS (social security) and human resources management, and report generation.[7][8] The platform also integrates employee benefits, such as medical, dental, and life insurance.[8]Payroll receipts can be issued with CFDI 4.0 stamping to comply with SAT requirements.[7][8][9]
In 2020, Runa opened offices in Monterrey.[3]
In 2021, McColgan announced plans for Runa to expand into Brazil.[10] In 2025, the company expanded to Chile, Peru, and Colombia.[11][12]
LinkedIn named Runa one of the best startups to work for in Mexico.[3] Runa also publishes a research report known as the Mexico Salary Guide.[13][14]