Raised in 2026 · Worldwide
HR software startups that raised in 2026
44 HR software startups raised money in 2026 in rounds we track, $1.5B between them this year. Each sits in the segment that says what it does, ranked by what it raised this year.
44startups on the map
7segments
$1.5Braised between them in 2026
HR platformsmost funded segment
Benefits
16
Funding by segment
- Benefits$512M16
- Recruiting$129M8
- HR platforms$604M7
- Learning and development$102M4
- Payroll$45M3
- Compensation and equity$43M3
- Workforce management$47M3
Where they are based
- United States22$966M
- United Kingdom6$49M
- France2$232M
- Japan2$850K
- South Africa1$8.4M
- Italy1$7.6M
- Canada1$2.5M
- Germany1$30M
- United Arab Emirates1$5.0M
- Sweden1$4.0M
United States
United Kingdom
France
Japan
South Africa
Italy
Canada
Germany
United Arab Emirates
SwedenFounded
Earlier
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26
4 without a founding year on record.
Total raised
- Under $1M10
- $1M to $10M13
- $10M to $50M12
- $50M to $250M9
- $250M to $1B0
- $1B and over0
Each dot is a startup: the year it was founded across, the total it has raised up (each line is ten times the one below). Pick a segment to pick it out.
40 of 44 startups shown; the rest have no founding year or amount on record.
- 1 to 2
- 3 to 7
- 8 to 24
- 25 to 99
- 100 and more
- United States22
- United Kingdom6
- France2
- Japan2
- South Africa1
- Italy1
- Canada1
- Germany1
- United Arab Emirates1
- Sweden1
- Spain1
- Brazil1
Spain
BrazilStartups by country, 16 countries in all.
Segment by segment
Benefits
16 startups · $512M raised
GravieGravie is a health insurance marketplace and benefits technology company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.United States$150M
ThatchThatch is a health benefits platform that combines financial technology and insurance services.United States$108M
KashableKashable is a fintech company based in New York City, founded in 2013.United States$60M
Lyra HealthLyra Health is a global leader in Workforce Mental Health benefits, providing comprehensive support through therapy, coaching, psyUnited States$57M
BenepassBenepass is a benefits administration platform that helps companies manage and distribute employee perks and benefits.United States$40M
NexbenNexben is a Minneapolis-based fintech and InsurTech company founded in 2015.United States$24M
PasitoPasito is an AI-native workspace and agentic infrastructure platform focused on the insurance and benefits ecosystem.United States$21M
Handl HealthHandl Health is an AI-enabled technology platform founded in 2022, based in Los Angeles, CA.United States$14M
Recruiting
8 startups · $129M raised
JuiceboxJuicebox is an AI-powered recruiting platform founded in 2022, designed to streamline the hiring process for teams.United States$80M
PowerUsPowerUs is an online career platform based in Berlin, designed to connect skilled blue-collar workers with employers in Germany.Germany$30M
HiringCafePersonal job search agent with powerful AI matching, and access to hidden jobs you can't find on the big job boards.United States$6.8M
QureosQureos is an AI-powered EdTech and hiring platform based in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2021.United Arab Emirates$5.0M
Fika JobsFika Jobs is creating an artificial intelligence-powered employment platform that prioritizes videos.Sweden$4.0M
urfutureurfuture is a Manchester-based HR technology company focused on entry-level hiring for Generation Z.United Kingdom$2.3M
safehire.aiSafehire.ai Ltd is a UK-based technology company that specializes in AI-powered background checks focused on the deep web and dark web.United Kingdom$338KNexusAdvisorsNexusAdvisors is an Operation of "AvaCareer," a recruitment platform where AI agents for both companies.Japan$317K
HR platforms
7 startups · $604M raised
SkelloSkello is an AI-powered HR tech SaaS company founded in 2016, specializing in workforce planning and human resources management.France$229M
DailyPayDailyPay is a financial system platform that offers services to employees for paying bills on time.United States$195M
FactorialFactorial is a Barcelona-based technology company that specializes in human resources and business management software for small aSpain$150M
BrightPlanBrightPlan is an AI-powered financial wellness platform aimed at global enterprises.United States$14M
CajuCaju is a Brazilian technology company founded in 2020 by Eduardo del Giglio and Renan Mendes.Brazil$10M
50skills50skills is an Icelandic HR SaaS company that focuses on enhancing employee onboarding and automating HR workflow processes for enIceland$6.0M
General PlanningGeneral Planning operates a human resources business in the sales field, with the vision of "Passion starts with sales."Japan$533K
IcelandLearning and development
4 startups · $102M raised
Micro1micro1 is an AI startup based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2022 by CEO Ali Ansari.United States$100M
TeamedTeamed is a digital learning staffing agency that specializes in digital learning professionals.United Kingdom$926K
Making SpaceTalent acquisition and learning experience platform for companies to access prequalified underrepresented talentUnited States$500K
ExtraMile PlayEveryone says school life is the best life.India$500K
IndiaPayroll
3 startups · $45M raised
AvanteAvante Health Inc.United States$30M
IntermezzoIntermezzo is an AI-native global payroll API platform that helps businesses automate payroll and compliance across multiple countries.United States$10M
EvereeEveree is a full-service payroll platform that provides employees to pick their pay dates.United States$4.5M
Compensation and equity
3 startups · $43M raised
CompaCompa is an AI-driven compensation intelligence platform founded in 2020, headquartered in Irvine, California, with additional offUnited States$35M
Salary HeroSalary Hero is a financial health platform based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2021.Thailand$7.6M
BetterCompBettercomp is a compensation technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019.United States$350K
ThailandWorkforce management
3 startups · $47M raised
SonaSona is a workforce management platform for frontline enterprises like care homes, restaurants, and hotels.United Kingdom$45M
HR DuoHR Duo is an Irish Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and workforce management platform founded in 2013 by Jerome Forde.Ireland$1.8M
Frontline GigFrontline Gig is a workforce readiness and talent marketplace platform dedicated to connecting overlooked workers with green econoUnited States$250K
IrelandHow this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and raised in 2026. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in HR software, and goes to the first segment whose words it carries. Each segment shows its biggest raisers this year first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.
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