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Top 17 Human Resources Venture Capital Firms (2026)

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Finding the right venture capital partner is a big step for any HR startup. The good news is that many firms are actively funding the future of work, with some like Seedcamp making over 600 investments and Canary backing more than 200 companies.

With so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. We've done the research to help you find the right fit for your company.

Below is our list of the best 17 Human Resources VC firms.

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1. Canary

Canary backs ambitious early-stage founders across Latin America, building a portfolio that includes companies like Docket, Trybe, and Gupy. The firm is run by seasoned entrepreneurs who have built successful companies themselves, offering founders practical guidance and operational expertise.

HeadquartersSão Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Year Founded2016
FoundersFlorian Hagenbuch, Julio Vasconcellos, Marcos de Toledo Leite, Mate Pencz, Patrick de Picciotto
Total Funding$3B
Average Check Size$15M
IndustriesEducation, Fintech, Entertainment, Healthcare, Marketplace, Proptech & Real Estate, SaaS, InsurTech, Transportation, Legal, Agriculture, Marketing, Human Resources
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments238 (111 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits16
Top Portfolio StartupsDocket, Trybe, Gupy
Contactinfo@canary.com.br
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2. BREEGA

Built by entrepreneurs, Breega funds early-stage startups across Europe and Africa in the Digital, Climate, and Deep Tech sectors. Their dedicated "Scaling Squad" provides portfolio companies, including Exotec and Moneybox, with hands-on expertise in hiring, sales, and marketing.

HeadquartersParis, Ile-de-France, France
Year Founded2013
FoundersBen Marrel, Francois Paulus, Maximilien Bacot
Total Funding€465M
Average Check Size€15M
IndustriesAdvertising, Agriculture, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Hardware, Healthcare, IoT, Human Resources, InsurTech, Supply Chain & Logistics, Marketing, Productivity, Mobility, Proptech & Real Estate, Quantum Computing
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments134 (97 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits17
Top Portfolio StartupsWayKonect, Ponicode, Lylo
Contactcom@breega.com / +33 7 67 41 36 24
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Capnamic provides early-stage funding for tech startups across Europe, with a strong focus on the German-speaking market. Their primary value comes from a unique network of corporate investors who act as sparring partners, helping to build successful companies like Staffbase, LeanIX, and Adjust.

HeadquartersCologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Year Founded2012
FoundersAndré Christ, Christian Siegele, Jorg Binnenbrucker, Jörg Beyer
Total Funding€305M
Average Check Size€4M
IndustriesEnterprise, SaaS, Robotics, Proptech & Real Estate, Mobility, Marketplace, Supply Chain & Logistics, InsurTech, Human Resources, Fintech, Education, Big Data & Analytics, Advertising
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments132 (55 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits19
Top Portfolio StartupsStatic, Lana, Travador
Contactinfo@capnamic.com / +49-221-67781930
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As Europe's seed fund, Seedcamp identifies and invests early in world-class founders using technology to solve problems for large, global markets. They provide smart capital and a lifelong support community that has helped launch breakout companies including UiPath, Wise, and Revolut.

HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2007
FoundersReshma Sohoni, Saul Klein
Total Funding£78M
Average Check Size£500k
IndustriesSaaS, Robotics, AI & ML, Crypto & Blockchain, Cloud, Infrastructure, Big Data & Analytics, Developer Tools, E-Commerce, Education, Future of Work, Fintech, Productivity, Gaming, Human Resources, InsurTech, IoT, Marketing, Advertising, Marketplace, Media, Creator Economy, Proptech & Real Estate, Cybersecurity, Social, Travel & Hospitality
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments644 (88 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits77 (2 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsHopin, Wise, Revolut
Contactinfo@seedcamp.com / +44 2071939242

Icebreaker.vc invests in pre-seed and seed stage tech companies founded by domain experts. They provide initial capital and a community of over 1,000 experienced professionals to help build strong companies and avoid the post-accelerator limbo.

HeadquartersHelsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Year Founded2017
FoundersAleksi Partanen, Lasse Lehtinen, Riku Seppälä, Teddie Wardi
Total Funding€126M
Average Check Size€800k
IndustriesCybersecurity, IoT, Travel & Hospitality, Advertising, AI & ML, Big Data & Analytics, Proptech & Real Estate, AR & VR, Automation, Developer Tools, Media, Entertainment, Automotive, Energy, Human Resources, Legal, SaaS, Hardware, E-Commerce, Education
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed
Nº of Investments126 (71 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits4
Top Portfolio StartupsHoxHunt, Logmore, Flowhaven
Contactinfo@icebreaker.vc

Monk's Hill Ventures invests in early-stage tech startups across Southeast Asia, primarily at the Series A stage. Run by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, the firm offers deep operational experience and a regional network to help founders build companies that improve the lives of millions.

HeadquartersSingapore, Central Region, Singapore
Year Founded2014
FoundersKuo-Yi Lim, Stefan Jung
Total Funding$80M
Average Check Size$3M
IndustriesHealthcare, Fintech, E-Commerce, Education, Social, Human Resources, Cybersecurity, Advertising, Robotics, Supply Chain & Logistics, Devops, Big Data & Analytics, Gaming, AI & ML
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments81 (45 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits4
Top Portfolio StartupsStarboard, Upmesh, Tigerhall
Contactinfo@monkshill.com / +65 6514 0015

Day One Ventures invests in customer-obsessed companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, uniquely pairing its capital with in-house communications and PR support. Their hands-on approach has helped launch and grow companies like Superhuman, Worldcoin, and DoNotPay by building their public profiles from day one.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2018
FoundersMasha Bucher
Total Funding$72.6M
Average Check Size$5M
IndustriesCrypto & Blockchain, Food & Beverage, Productivity, Legal, Human Resources
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments116 (4 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits16
Top Portfolio StartupsYou.xom, Continuum Technology, Vibrant Planet
Contacthello@dayoneventures.com / +1 (540) 443-9147

JME Ventures provides early-stage, seed, and Series A funding to startups in industries ranging from fintech and logistics to automation. Their support has helped build a portfolio with companies like Twenix, GoTrendier, and Multiverse.com.

HeadquartersMadrid, Madrid, Spain
Year Founded2009
FoundersJavier Alarco
Total Funding$115.3M
IndustriesFintech, Human Resources, Transportation, Productivity, Automation, Crypto & Blockchain, Supply Chain & Logistics
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments107 (40 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits8 (1 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsTwenix, GoTrendier, Multiverse.com
Contactbackme@jme.vc / +34 91 423 88 36

Focusing on the Nordic region, Luminar Ventures invests in ambitious seed-stage digital companies aiming to transform major industries. They work closely with founding teams, providing active strategic and operational support to help set the foundation for future expansion.

HeadquartersStockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Year Founded2017
FoundersDaniel Karsberg, Jacob Key, Linda Samlin Hoglund, Magnus Bergman
Total Funding€132.7M
IndustriesHuman Resources, Fintech, Gaming, Enterprise, AI & ML, Automation, API, InsurTech
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments59 (26 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits2
Top Portfolio StartupsMuninn, Debricked, Health Integrator
Contactinfo@luminarventures.com
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10. Samaipata

Created by successful entrepreneurs, Samaipata is a pan-European fund that invests in seed-stage digital platforms with network effects. They back mission-driven founders across Europe who are striving to build the next unicorns.

HeadquartersMadrid, Madrid, Spain
Year Founded2016
FoundersEduardo Díez-Hochleitner, José del Barrio
Total Funding€200M
Average Check Size€750k
IndustriesMarketplace, E-Commerce, DTC, Consumer, Human Resources, Legal, Food & Beverage, SaaS, Enterprise
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments71 (32 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits5
Top Portfolio StartupsGeomiq, Karmen, Fintecture

7 Additional Human Resources VC Firms Worth Pitching

The firms on our main list are just the beginning. Together, the VCs below have backed almost 1,200 startups across the US, Germany, and Australia.

These investors bring a wide range of experience and focus to their portfolios. Here are the other firms worth knowing as you build the future of HR.

VC FirmCountryYear FoundedNº InvestmentsNº Exits
Bedrock logo BedrockUnited States2017683
APX logo APXGermany20181806
Artesian VC logo Artesian VCAustralia200460429
Access Ventures logo Access VenturesUnited States2012603
Acadian Ventures logo Acadian VenturesUnited States2019325
Backstage Capital logo Backstage CapitalUnited States20151566
Access Venture Partners logo Access Venture PartnersUnited States19999823

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