heyParents is a Hannover-based HR-tech startup that has built what it calls the first digital parental-leave assistant for companies. The software centralises all key information, sends automated email reminders, and provides guides, checklists and short tutorials to give managers confidence, reduce HR workload and support staff. Launched in 2023 by founders Stephanie Höfer and Karolin Gaßmann, the product is already used across city administrations, SMEs and large enterprises such as Rolls-Royce. The company originated from MOX Relations GmbH, which the founders established in 2021. Recognised with awards like the DurchSTARTer-Preis (NBank) and the Vereinbarkeits.Jetzt-Award, heyParents positions parental leave as a strategic retention moment for employers. With fresh seed capital, the team plans to expand headcount, scale sales and marketing, explore international markets, and add AI-driven features to the platform. No revenue or user numbers were disclosed in the article.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Dec 2025