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The HR sector is attracting large investments to help companies manage their people. Companies like Gusto have raised over $746 million for payroll services, while Andela has secured $381 million to connect businesses with tech talent.

Many new companies are using artificial intelligence to change how businesses hire and support employees.

Below is our list of 100 Human Resources startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Paradox develops conversational AI software that helps companies automate their recruiting processes, from capturing candidates to screening and scheduling. Their assistant handles candidate questions and streamlines communication to create a faster, more engaging hiring experience.

HeadquartersScottsdale, Arizona, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersAaron Matos
Funding Amount$253.3M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsSapphire Ventures, Thoma Bravo, Workday Ventures, Geodesic Capital, SAP.iO

Ethena built a modern compliance training platform to replace outdated and ineffective corporate training. Their software delivers engaging, bite-sized lessons on topics ranging from harassment prevention to anti-bribery.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersAnne Solmssen, Roxanne Bras Petraeus
Funding Amount$50.4M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsAlumni Ventures, Village Global, Neo, January Ventures, Felicis

Rezolve AI offers an AI-powered service desk that integrates with communication tools like Microsoft Teams and Slack. The platform provides automated, conversational support to employees, resolving common IT and HR issues without human intervention.

HeadquartersDublin, California, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersManish Sharma, Saurabh Kumar, Udaya Bhaskar Reddy
Funding Amount$22.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsVenture Catalysts, 100Unicorns, Pentathlon Ventures, Exfinity Venture Partners, Tri-Valley Ventures

Andela runs a global talent platform that connects companies with vetted, remote engineers. They specialize in sourcing technical experts from emerging markets, enabling businesses to build high-performing, distributed teams.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2014
FoundersBrice Steven Nkengsa, Christina Sass, Ian Carnevale, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Jeremy Johnson, Nadayar Enegesi
Funding Amount$381M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsInternational Finance Corporation, Founder Collective, Salesforce Ventures, Serena Ventures, Spark Capital

micro1 built an AI platform that helps companies vet and hire remote software engineers. Their technology is designed to automate the technical screening process, making it easier for businesses to identify top engineering talent.

HeadquartersPalo Alto, California, United States
Year Founded2022
FoundersAli Ansari
Funding Amount$41.6M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsLAUNCH, 01 Advisors, Activant Capital, Motley Fool Ventures, Companyon Ventures

HiBob builds a people management platform that helps dynamic companies handle everything from payroll to employee engagement. Their core product, Bob, is designed to streamline HR functions and foster a stronger company culture.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersAmit Knaani, Andy Bellass, Israel David, Ronni Zehavi
Funding Amount$574M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsBessemer Venture Partners, General Atlantic, LocalGlobe, Alpha Wave Global, Battery Ventures

Gusto built an all-in-one platform to help small businesses handle payroll, benefits, and HR. Their software streamlines these essential but complex tasks, allowing business owners to focus more on their people and less on paperwork.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersEdward Kim, Josh Reeves, Tomer London
Funding Amount$746.1M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsPear VC, General Catalyst, Slow Ventures, Y Combinator, Salesforce Ventures

Wellhub runs a corporate wellness platform that provides employees with flexible access to gyms, studios, classes, and wellness apps. Companies partner with them to offer an all-in-one subscription that supports the physical and mental well-being of their teams.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersCesar Carvalho, Joao Barbosa
Funding Amount$605M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries F
Top InvestorsGeneral Atlantic, Neuberger Berman, Atomico, SoftBank Vision Fund, Valor Capital Group

Justworks offers a unified platform that helps businesses handle their payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance needs. The software is designed to give smaller companies access to large-company benefits and simplify complex back-office administration.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersIris Ramos, Isaac Oates
Funding Amount$159.8M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsLocalGlobe, Bain Capital, Index Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures

Benepass offers a flexible benefits card and platform that helps companies manage employee perks and stipends. The system allows businesses to easily distribute pre-tax benefits and post-tax allowances for things like wellness, professional development, and remote work.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersJaclyn Chen, Kabir Soorya, Mark Fischer
Funding Amount$34.7M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsAlumni Ventures, Y Combinator, Portage Ventures, Amino Capital, Operator Partners

90 Additional Human Resources Startups Worth Following

Our top 10 picks are just a small slice of what’s happening in the human resources space. Founders have raised billions to build new tools, with many focusing on AI to help companies hire and grow.

Some of these startups are just getting started, while others are already well-established. Here is a look at the other 90 companies shaping the future of work.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Envoy logo EnvoyEnterprise2013$170.2MSeries C
isolved logo isolvedEnterprise1986$350MSecondary Market
Atomicwork logo AtomicworkEnterprise2022$39MVenture Round
Employment Hero logo Employment HeroEnterprise2014$521.5MSecondary Market
Tilt logo TiltEnterprise2017$33.5MSeries B
CoachHub logo CoachHubAI2018$375.5MSeries D
Employee Navigator logo Employee NavigatorEnterprise2008$134MSecondary Market
SmartRecruiters logo SmartRecruitersEnterprise2010$225MSeries E
DianaHR logo DianaHRAI2023$4.2MSeed
Multiplier logo MultiplierEnterprise2020$77.2MSeries B
Censia logo CensiaAI2017$81.5MSeries B
Awardco logo AwardcoEnterprise2011$235MSeries B
CareRev logo CareRevEducation2015$56.5MVenture Round
IBN Technologies logo IBN TechnologiesFintech1999
Dover logo DoverSaaS2019$22.8MSeries A
Fuel50 logo Fuel50AI2013$36.1MSeries B
Request Finance logo Request FinanceCrypto2020$5.5MVenture Round
Parento logo ParentoFintech2019$10.4MSeed
G-P/Globalization Partners logo G-P/Globalization PartnersEnterprise2012$350MPrivate Equity
Sparrow logo SparrowEnterprise2018$55MSeries B
Lever logo LeverSaaS2012$122.8MPrivate Equity
eSSENTL Creator logo eSSENTL CreatorFintech2024$1.9MPre-Seed
Rippling logo RipplingEducation2016$2.4BSeries G
HR Acuity logo HR AcuityEnterprise2006$47MPrivate Equity
HR Path logo HR PathEnterprise2001$973MDebt Financing
Deel logo DeelFintech2019$1.28BSecondary Market
RemoFirst logo RemoFirstFintech2021$39.4MSeries A
Deputy logo DeputyEnterprise2008$159.5MCorporate Round
Incredible Health logo Incredible HealthHealthcare2017$99.6MSeries B
ClearCompany logo ClearCompanyEnterprise2004$63.5MVenture Round
Nova logo NovaEnterprise2020$3.7MSeries A
Simpplr logo SimpplrAI2014$131.1MSeries D
Ontop logo OntopFintech2020$34.7MSeries A
CloudPay logo CloudPayData1996$375.5MVenture Round
Alex AI logo Alex AIAI2023$20.5MSeries A
Northstar logo NorthstarEnterprise2016$40.4MVenture Round
HireArt logo HireArtEnterprise2012$33.5MSeries B
Axonify logo AxonifyEducation2011$35.2MDebt Financing
Mappa.ai logo Mappa.aiAI2022$3.4MSeed
Pintarnya logo PintarnyaInfrastructure2022$31.1MSeries A
Solv logo SolvMarketing2016$95.1MVenture Round
Engagedly logo EngagedlyEnterprise2015$1.5MPrivate Equity
Hubert logo HubertAI2016$5.3MSeed
Springbuk logo SpringbukAnalytics2015$42.4MSeries C
TeamBridge logo TeamBridgeAI2019$31.1MSeries B
MELP logo MELPMarketplace2020$2.7MSeed
TechWolf logo TechWolfAI2018$55.6MVenture Round
Workfully logo WorkfullyEnterprise2022$5.2MSeed
Velocity Global logo Velocity GlobalEducation2014$500MSeries B
Compa logo CompaEnterprise2020$13.9MSeries A
Torch logo TorchEnterprise2017$87.8MSeries C
Eightfold AI logo Eightfold AIAI2016$396.8MSeries E
Beamery logo BeameryEnterprise2014$223MDebt Financing
Factorial logo FactorialEnterprise2016$419.9MDebt Financing
Sequifi logo SequifiEnterprise2020$6.7MSeed
Payactiv logo PayactivEnterprise2011$133.7MSeries C
Klaar logo KlaarEnterprise2021$6.7MSeries A
Datapeople logo DatapeopleEnterprise2016$21MSeries A
hackajob logo hackajobAI2014$33MSeries B
Miter logo MiterManufacturing2021$23MSeries A
Intellum logo IntellumEducation2000$25MPrivate Equity
Nodes logo NodesAI2023$425kPre-Seed
RemotePass logo RemotePassFintech2020$10.5MSeries A
Humanly.io logo Humanly.ioAI2020$30.2MSeries A
WerQ AI logo WerQ AIAI2024$3.5MPre-Seed
retrain.ai logo retrain.aiAI2020$34MVenture Round
Appcast logo AppcastMarketing2014$9.7MSeries B
hireEZ logo hireEZAI2015$45.5MSeries B
Rippleworx logo RippleworxAnalytics2017$3MGrant
Welcome to the Jungle logo Welcome to the JungleMarketing2014$87.4MSeries C
360Learning logo 360LearningEnterprise2009$244.7MGrant
Assessli logo AssessliAI2022$5.2MSeed
Findem logo FindemAnalytics2019$37.3MSeries B
FLUX logo FLUXMarketing2018¥10BSeries B
XpressJobs logo XpressJobsEducation2015LKR100MAngel
Keep Company logo Keep CompanyEnterprise2022$2.7MSeed
Wisq logo WisqMedia2021$55MSeries A
Darwinbox logo DarwinboxAI2015$307.3MSeries D
Tech1M logo Tech1MEnterprise2022$750kPre-Seed
Home From College logo Home From CollegeEducation2020$6.9MSeed
Praxis Labs logo Praxis LabsEnterprise2019$18.7MSeries A
Kahuna Workforce logo Kahuna WorkforceEnterprise2014$21MDebt Financing
Kadence logo KadenceEnterprise2022$30MSeries A
Rise logo RiseCrypto2019$10.1MSeries A
Textio logo TextioAI2014$42.5MVenture Round
WorkMotion logo WorkMotionEnterprise2020$76.6MSeries B
Jet HR logo Jet HREnterprise2023$41.7MSeries A
myInterview logo myInterviewEnterprise2020$17.4MSeries A
Together logo TogetherEnterprise2018$1.5MVenture Round
Buk logo BukSaaS2016$135MSeries B

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