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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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Hydrolix 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.

HeadquartersPortland, Oregon, United States
Year Founded2018
FoundersHasan Alayli, Marty Kagan
Funding Amount$145M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsQED 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.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2024
FoundersAnand Chandrasekaran, Andy Lee, Matt Price, Slava Zhakov
Funding Amount$50M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsGeneral 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.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2000
FoundersChris Merrill
Funding Amount$17.2M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsBerkshire 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.

HeadquartersSolana Beach, California, United States
Year Founded2007
FoundersChristopher Petersen, Kevin Lustig
Funding Amount$43.4M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsTransformation 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.

HeadquartersParis, Ile-de-France, France
Year Founded2001
FoundersCyril Courtin, Francois Boulet
Funding Amount$973M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsSociete 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.

HeadquartersHelsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Year Founded2011
FoundersJanne Kärkkäinen, Juha Berghäll, KAI VIRKKI, Olli Nuortila
Funding Amount$17.4M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsTesi, 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.

HeadquartersMontevideo, NA - Uruguay, Uruguay
Year Founded2022
FoundersPablo Bergolo, Sarah Lucena
Funding Amount$3.4M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsSeagrass, 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.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded1963
FoundersAlfonse M Mattia, Richard Eisner
Funding Amount
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsTowerBrook 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.

HeadquartersSkipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Year Founded2003
FoundersChris Robinson
Funding Amount£100M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsLong 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.

HeadquartersSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Year Founded2010
FoundersLloyd Ernst, Sally Ernst
Funding Amount$20.5M
Startup SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsNavegar, 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.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
CloudFactory logo CloudFactoryAI2010€78MPrivate Equity
Voxys logo VoxysEnterprise1996$4.8MSeries A
Fastwork logo FastworkMarketplace2015$5.5MSeries A
Canton Biologics logo Canton BiologicsBiotech2016CN¥303MSeries C
Virgosol Information and Software Solutions logo Virgosol Information and Software SolutionsInfrastructure2019$3.5MSeed
Haizol.com logo Haizol.comEnterprise2015$34.8MSeries B
WeExpert logo WeExpertEnterprise2022€4.3MCorporate Round
Product Partnerships logo Product PartnershipsFintech2013£10MVenture Round
CMC Global logo CMC GlobalInfrastructure1993$120kPre-Seed
Mayi HR logo Mayi HREnterprise2013CN¥16MSeries A
MHSP Global Solutions logo MHSP Global SolutionsEnterprise2022€125kPre-Seed
Subul Impact Outsourcing logo Subul Impact OutsourcingEnterprise2019€200kGrant
Aexus logo AexusMarketing2000
1648 Factory logo 1648 FactoryEnterprise2020
Keeper Solutions logo Keeper SolutionsFintech2011
DigitSapiens logo DigitSapiensEnterprise2020
Traxall International logo Traxall InternationalMobility2010
We Are Fiber logo We Are FiberEnterprise2009
Abraxas Informatik AG logo Abraxas Informatik AGInfrastructure1998
Forward Emphasis International logo Forward Emphasis InternationalRetail2000
Henotics logo HenoticsEducation2023
NGS logo NGSEnterprise2010

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