Tønsberg, Norway & London, UK – November 18, 2025 – 4human, a leading provider of HR and Quality management software, today announced it has secured a strategic growth investment from Accel-KKR, a leading global software investor. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
This investment marks a pivotal moment for 4human, enabling the company to accelerate its strategic initiatives and drive innovation across its HR and QMS technology solutions. With Accel-KKR’s backing, 4human will leverage new resources to deepen its commitment to customer success, introduce product advancements, and scale its technology platform throughout the Nordic and European markets, where demand for efficient, user-friendly HR & QMS technology continues to grow. This partnership with Accel-KKR positions 4human to deliver even greater value to organizations seeking modern, scalable solutions that simplify and enhance everyday operations.
“Partnering with Accel-KKR is an important step in our growth journey. Their software expertise and support will enable us to pursue organic growth and inorganic strategies that fit well into our vision, and ultimately deliver greater value to our customers,” said Roar Aasvang, Chairman and CEO of 4human.
Maurice Hernandez, Managing Director at Accel-KKR, said: “We are excited to partner with 4human and support their continued growth and innovation in HR software in the Nordic and broader European region.”
Brodies LLP and Wiersholm served as legal advisors to Accel-KKR. Pareto Securities AS and Arntzen Grette served as financial and legal advisors respectively to 4human.
About 4human
4human is a leading Nordic provider of cloud-based HRM and Quality Management software solutions, trusted by thousands of organizations and hundreds of thousands of users every day.4human HRM AS is a leading Norwegian provider of SaaS solutions for human resource management. We deliver modern cloud-based software that streamlines HR processes, improves workflows, enhances the employee and manager experience, and helps reduce absence-related costs. Our solutions also support public-sector digitalization through integrations with Altinn and NAV, helping leaders and HR professionals simplify their workday while ensuring employees have easy access to the information they need.
4human’s subsidiaries; 4human TQM & 4human QM365 are leading national providers of SaaS solutions for HSE, Quality, and Risk. With dedicated teams, we deliver modern, modular cloud-based management systems designed to support organizations in these critical areas.
4human has offices in Tønsberg, Skien, Oslo, and Gdansk, and supports organizations of all sizes in both the private and public sectors. For more information, visit www.4human.com
About Accel-KKR
Accel-KKR is a technology-focused investment firm with over $23 billion in cumulative capital commitments. The firm focuses on software and tech-enabled businesses, well-positioned for topline and bottom-line growth. At the core of Accel-KKR’s investment strategy is a commitment to developing strong partnerships with the management teams of its portfolio companies and a focus on building value alongside management by leveraging the significant resources available through the Accel-KKR network.
Accel-KKR focuses on middle-market companies and provides a broad range of capital solutions, including buyout capital, minority-growth investments, and credit alternatives. Accel-KKR also invests across various transaction types, including private company recapitalizations, divisional carve-outs, and going-private transactions. Accel-KKR’s headquarters is in Menlo Park, with offices in London, Atlanta and Chicago.
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