The outsourcing sector is a global field with companies offering a wide range of services from human resources to data management.
For example, French HR company HR Path has secured nearly $1 billion in funding, while data management firm Hydrolix has raised $145M. The collection also includes newer companies like Crescendo, an AI customer service platform founded in 2024.
Below is our list of 32 Outsourcing startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Hydrolix built a streaming data lake that helps companies manage and analyze massive amounts of observability data. The platform is known for its high-density compression and real-time query capabilities, which allow teams to lower their data storage costs.
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Hasan Alayli, Marty Kagan |
| Funding Amount | $145M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | QED Investors, Wing Venture Capital, Oregon Venture Fund, Akamai Technologies, Sozo Ventures |
Crescendo builds a full-stack customer service platform that combines advanced AI with a global service team. The platform is designed to resolve customer issues by blending AI-powered automation with the nuanced support of a human team.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2024 |
| Founders | Anand Chandrasekaran, Andy Lee, Matt Price, Slava Zhakov |
| Funding Amount | $50M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Celesta Capital, Alorica |
Thrive provides next-generation managed IT services, with a focus on cloud solutions and cybersecurity. They act as a strategic technology partner for businesses, helping them manage and secure their entire digital infrastructure.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Founders | Chris Merrill |
| Funding Amount | $17.2M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Berkshire Partners, NewRadioVenture, Court Square Capital Partners |
Scientist.com operates a large online marketplace for scientific services, connecting researchers with a global network of thousands of labs. Their platform helps streamline the outsourcing process by allowing scientists to source, manage, and pay for custom research all in one place.
| Headquarters | Solana Beach, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Christopher Petersen, Kevin Lustig |
| Funding Amount | $43.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Transformation Capital, 5AM Ventures, Leerink Transformation Partners, Heritage Provider Network, Bootstrap Incubation |
HR Path offers end-to-end services for human resources, helping companies with everything from strategy to software implementation. As a global HR partner, they advise on transformation projects, integrate major HRIS platforms, and manage outsourced functions like payroll.
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | Cyril Courtin, Francois Boulet |
| Funding Amount | $973M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Ardian, Andera Partners |
ONEiO provides a cloud-native integration service that automates how enterprise software tools talk to each other. Their platform is designed to connect applications across ITSM and DevOps without requiring any code.
| Headquarters | Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Janne Kärkkäinen, Juha Berghäll, KAI VIRKKI, Olli Nuortila |
| Funding Amount | $17.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Tesi, Inventure, European Innovation Council, Fairpoint Capital, EASME |
Mappa.ai runs an AI-powered marketplace that connects companies with thoroughly vetted talent from Latin America. Their platform streamlines the recruiting process, allowing businesses to hire qualified candidates in as little as 48 hours.
| Headquarters | Montevideo, NA - Uruguay, Uruguay |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Pablo Bergolo, Sarah Lucena |
| Funding Amount | $3.4M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Seagrass, SherVentures, Riverwalk Capital Partners, Draper Associates, Hustle Fund |
EisnerAmper provides a full suite of advisory and accounting services, including audit, consulting, and tax support. They serve a diverse client base across industries from financial services to technology, establishing a reputation as one of the largest firms of its kind in the U.S.
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 1963 |
| Founders | Alfonse M Mattia, Richard Eisner |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | TowerBrook Capital Partners, Deutsche Bank Securities |
QX Global Group provides business process management and outsourcing services to help companies improve their operational efficiency. The firm specializes in delivering finance, accounting, and recruitment solutions for a global client base.
| Headquarters | Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| Year Founded | 2003 |
| Founders | Chris Robinson |
| Funding Amount | £100M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Long Ridge Equity Partners |
Cloudstaff builds cloud-based workforce solutions that connect companies with high-level remote professionals. Their platform provides the technology and talent for businesses to scale their teams, with a focus on outsourcing for industries like accounting and real estate.
| Headquarters | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Lloyd Ernst, Sally Ernst |
| Funding Amount | $20.5M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Navegar, Arafura Ventures, Bevan Slattery, Trevor Kennedy, Robert Whyte |
22 Additional Outsourcing Startups Worth Following
The outsourcing field is much wider than just our top ten picks. Companies are tackling everything from enterprise software to biotech, and they've raised over $190 million to fund their work.
It's a mix of new founders just getting started and established teams that are scaling up. Here is a look at the other companies making an impact in the outsourcing industry.