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HR software market map: United States

290 HR software startups based in the United States that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 8 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $8.8B; the biggest segment is recruiting.

290startups on the map
8segments
$8.8Braised between them
Benefitsmost funded segment

Recruiting

116

+92 more

Benefits

47

+23 more

HR platforms

39

+15 more

Learning and development

24

Performance and engagement

22

Payroll

16

Workforce management

16

Compensation and equity

10

Segment by segment

Recruiting

116 startups · $1.6B raised

  1. JobviteJobvite provides end-to-end talent acquisition software and services that increase recruiting quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness.United States$255M
  2. UdemyCareer Hustle is a 4 step process to reset your career and secure the job you deserveUnited States$173M
  3. JuiceboxJuicebox is an AI-powered recruiting platform founded in 2022, designed to streamline the hiring process for teams.United States$110M
  4. Scout ExchangeScout Exchange is a computer software company that offers talent acquisition services.United States$100M
  5. The Mom ProjectThe Mom Project is a Chicago-based digital talent marketplace founded in 2015 that connects skilled mothers with companies offerinUnited States$88M
  6. GreystoneGreystone is a recruitment agency for engineering careers and businesses.United States$61M
  7. JobsterJobster is an online recruitment agency based in the United KingdomUnited States$53M
  8. UntappedUntapped is a diversity recruiting platform that helps companies hire diverse teams.United States$50M

Benefits

47 startups · $3.0B raised

  1. Alera GroupAlera Group is a financial services firm specializing in employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and wealth management programs.United States$1.0B
  2. Patriot Growth Insurance ServicesPatriot Growth Insurance Services is a growth-focused national insurance services firm.United States$500M
  3. GravieGravie is a health insurance marketplace and benefits technology company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.United States$340M
  4. ThatchThatch is a health benefits platform that combines financial technology and insurance services.United States$151M
  5. Lyra HealthLyra Health is a global leader in Workforce Mental Health benefits, providing comprehensive support through therapy, coaching, psyUnited States$140M
  6. Human InterestHuman Interest is a technology-driven financial services company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015.United States$126M
  7. KashableKashable is a fintech company based in New York City, founded in 2013.United States$97M
  8. PaytientPaytient offers a financial platform to increase the company's deductible health plan adoption.United States$81M

HR platforms

39 startups · $920M raised

  1. DailyPayDailyPay is a financial system platform that offers services to employees for paying bills on time.United States$209M
  2. TapcheckTapcheck is a fintech company based in Plano, Texas, founded in 2019 by Kayling and Ron Gaver.United States$200M
  3. OneSource VirtualOneSource Virtual is a workday services partner in deployment, consulting, and BusinessProcess-as-a-Service (BPaaS) services.United States$165M
  4. WellhubWellhub, formerly known as Gympass, is a corporate wellness platform based in New York City.United States$85M
  5. ClearCompanyUnified Talent Management Software (SaaS) built to maximize employee talent throughout the entire employee lifecycle.United States$60M
  6. BambeeBambee is an outsourced HR Manager solution and technology platform tailored for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UnUnited States$30M
  7. AdvanTech SolutionsAdvanTech Solutions , a Tampa, Fla.-based provider of integrated human resource management services.United States$26M
  8. Envoy GlobalEnvoy Global is a technology-enabled corporate immigration services provider that simplifies the immigration process for businesseUnited States$21M

Learning and development

24 startups · $415M raised

  1. Micro1micro1 is an AI startup based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2022 by CEO Ali Ansari.United States$135M
  2. LoxoLoxo is a recruiting SaaS firm that focuses on AI and machine learning for recruitment.United States$115M
  3. SpekitSpekit is an AI-native revenue enablement platform that enhances productivity for go-to-market teams.United States$48M
  4. Career KarmaCareer Karma helps people find career advice and job training to navigate their careers.United States$42M
  5. PathrisePathrise is a career accelerator founded in 2017, based in San Francisco, California.United States$17M
  6. Interview KickstartInterview Kickstart is a mentor-led technical interview preparation platform founded in 2014 by Soham Mehta and Ryan Valles.United States$10M
  7. LearnUpLearnUp is a workforce learning and job-training company based in San Francisco, California.United States$9.9M
  8. CareeristCareerist is an online career training platform dedicated to helping job seekers launch or advance their careers in technology.United States$8.0M

Performance and engagement

22 startups · $446M raised

  1. SpringworksSpringworks is a fully-distributed HR technology company focused on enhancing the hiring and employee experience.United States$105M
  2. ReflektiveReflektive is a cloud-based people management platform founded in 2014 by Rajeev Behera, Erick Tai, and Jimmie Tyrrell.United States$89M
  3. LeapsomeLeapsome is an AI-powered people platform founded in 2016, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in New York, NY.United States$60M
  4. AchieversAchievers is a Canadian company specializing in employee engagement and recognition software.United States$52M
  5. Scout RFPScout RFP is a cloud-based strategic sourcing and supplier engagement platform founded in San Francisco.United States$27M
  6. Capital H GroupCapital H Group help organizations improve business performance through human capital solutions.United States$25M
  7. BonuslyBonusly is a Human Resources Technology company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with additional teams in SUnited States$22M
  8. BetterleapBetterLeap is an AI-powered outbound recruiting platform founded in 2020, designed to help healthcare systems and enterprise organUnited States$13M

Payroll

16 startups · $1.2B raised

  1. GustoGusto, Inc.United States$518M
  2. DeelDeel is a global HR and payroll platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.United States$300M
  3. FingercheckFingercheck is a cloud-based platform that provides payroll, HR, time tracking, and scheduling solutions tailored for small and miUnited States$115M
  4. CheckCheck Technologies, Inc.United States$75M
  5. OnPayOnPay is a cloud-based provider of payroll, human resources (HR), and benefits management software tailored for small to mid-sizedUnited States$63M
  6. TakoTako is an AI platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in HR and people operations.United States$37M
  7. AvanteAvante Health Inc.United States$30M
  8. CCelergoCelergo offers global payroll services and provides companies with solutions to meet their global payroll requirements.United States$15M

Workforce management

16 startups · $1.1B raised

  1. RipplingRippling is an HR management company that offers a workforce management platform, streamlining HR and IT operations across organizations.United States$495M
  2. FountainFountain is a talent platform that develops to make workforce management and hiring easier.United States$131M
  3. ShiftsmartShiftsmart is a labor-management platform and digital marketplace that connects over 600,000 hourly workers with companies in needUnited States$95M
  4. Dynamic SignalFirstup is the leading intelligent communication platform and our mission is to improve the employee experience at every moment thUnited States$95M
  5. SummerSummer, operating as SummerOS, is a SaaS company that offers an AI-driven asset intelligence platform tailored for short-term rentUnited States$60M
  6. JobGetJobGet is a mobile-first, AI-powered job marketplace that connects hourly and frontline workers with employers in real time.United States$53M
  7. PathstreamPathstream is an education technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018.United States$51M
  8. JitjatjoJitjatjo is a technology-driven staffing marketplace and workforce management platform based in New York City.United States$41M

Compensation and equity

10 startups · $139M raised

  1. PandoPando is an employee progression platform that brings equity, inclusion, and structure to employee promotions.United States$40M
  2. PowerToFlyPowerToFly is a human capital services and HR technology platform based in New York, founded in 2014.United States$38M
  3. CompaCompa is an AI-driven compensation intelligence platform founded in 2020, headquartered in Irvine, California, with additional offUnited States$35M
  4. ComprehensiveComprehensive.io is a technology company that specializes in intelligent compensation management solutions for businesses worldwide.United States$9.1M
  5. ComparablyComparably, a platform that provides culture & compensation data for public and private companies.United States$7.3M
  6. CandorCandor is a financial wellness platform based in San Francisco that specializes in stock-based compensation.United States$5.5M
  7. PavePAVE offers automotive inspections, compensation management, and financial services with AI and technology.United States$2.7M
  8. HRsoftHRsoft is the trusted global leader in compensation management software .United States$1.5M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and is based in United States. 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 best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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