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The employment industry is seeing major changes from new technology. Companies are creating platforms for everything from AI recruiting to managing global teams.
Among the top companies are heavily funded platforms like Rippling, with $2.4 billion raised, and G-P/Globalization Partners, which secured $350 million.
Below is our list of 40 Employment startups worth keeping an eye on.
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WorkWhile operates an hourly labor marketplace that connects businesses with a reliable, on-demand workforce. Their platform gives people the flexibility to choose when and where they work, while providing companies with the staff they need to handle fluctuating demand.
Multiplier develops a global employment platform that helps companies hire, pay, and manage their international teams. The platform handles the complexities of local compliance and payroll, enabling businesses to onboard talent from anywhere without setting up local entities.
Censia created a talent intelligence platform that uses AI to map out the skills and capabilities within a company's workforce. This gives HR teams the insights they need to make smarter decisions on recruiting, employee development, and internal promotions.
Glassdoor operates an online community where professionals can find jobs and anonymously share insights about their workplaces. Its massive database of company reviews, salary reports, and interview questions offers job seekers a transparent look inside potential employers.
CareRev runs a marketplace platform that connects healthcare systems with local professionals to fill shifts on demand. Their technology gives hospitals access to a flexible pool of talent and empowers clinicians to create their own work schedules.
Fuel50 develops an AI talent marketplace that focuses on internal workforce reskilling and mobility. Their software helps employees discover career journeys and matches them with relevant projects, coaching, and open positions inside the company.
G-P developed a global employment platform that lets companies build teams in new countries without establishing local subsidiaries. They act as the Employer of Record, handling the legal, HR, and compliance tasks involved in hiring international talent.
Rippling built a workforce management platform that combines a company's HR, IT, and finance systems. This unified approach helps businesses streamline operations, from onboarding new hires to managing their software and devices.
Careerspan is creating a personalized AI coach to fill the void in career guidance for professionals. Their platform offers tailored advice and support to help individuals navigate their career paths.
The top 10 are just a small slice of the activity happening across the employment sector. These companies have collectively raised over $3.5 billion, with a strong focus on education and artificial intelligence.
You'll find a mix of newcomers and more established players, all working to make the job market better. Here’s a closer look at the other startups shaping the future of work.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | 2022 | $5.7M | Seed | |
| Education | 2014 | $500M | Series B | |
| Education | 2009 | $102.9M | Series D | |
| Media | 2010 | $29.9M | Series C | |
| Marketing | 2014 | $9.7M | Series B | |
| AI | 2015 | $45.5M | Series B | |
| Education | 2015 | LKR100M | Angel | |
| AI | 2023 | $7.7M | Seed | |
| Education | 2009 | $1.7B | Series F | |
| Media | 2021 | $36.5M | Series A | |
| Education | 2019 | $81.2M | Series A | |
| AI | 2022 | $25M | Seed | |
| Education | 2015 | $724.3M | Series E | |
| Media | 2019 | $193.5M | Series C | |
| Education | 2023 | $16M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | $36.9M | Series B | |
| Education | 2014 | $500k | Pre-Seed | |
| Media | 2011 | A$13M | Series A | |
| Education | 1994 | £15M | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2018 | $10M | Venture Round | |
| Automation | 2010 | £4.3M | Private Equity | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | RUB700M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2021 | $500k | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2017 | €3.9M | Series A | |
| Infrastructure | 2019 | €300k | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | €1.7M | Angel | |
| Real Estate | 2015 | $797.8k | Pre-Seed | |
| Education | 2019 | $350k | Pre-Seed | |
| AI | 2019 | €1M | Seed | |
| Education | 2022 | $15k | Pre-Seed |
