Howdy, the Latin American (LATAM) hybrid workforce company formerly known as Astro, today announced its official rebrand and a $5 million extension in addition to its initial $13 million Series A round from August 2022. The latest funding round was led by Obvious Ventures with participation from Greycroft, and brings the total raised by the Texas-based company to $21 million with a valuation of $105 million. Howdy will use the additional capital to grow its presence in the U.S. and scale their product.

Howdy takes a present-day approach to support the success of Latin American software engineering talent working with innovative U.S. tech employers. Howdy combines talent sourcing, payroll, local HR benefits, equipment, and ongoing mentorship to support the hybrid workforce of today.