# New Future of Work Startups Founded Since 2020: Market Map 2026 (82 Companies)

> 82 future of work startups founded in 2020 or later, mapped in 3 segments, best-funded first: $1.9B raised. Updated nightly.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/new-future-of-work-startups-market-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

## Freelance marketplaces

58

- [Mercor](https://millionrounds.com/company/mercor)
- [Lettuce Financial](https://millionrounds.com/company/lettuce-financial)
- [Insify](https://millionrounds.com/company/insify)
- [Bolster](https://millionrounds.com/company/bolster)
- [Shakers](https://millionrounds.com/company/shakers)
- [Kintai](https://millionrounds.com/company/kintai)
- [Cosmico](https://millionrounds.com/company/cosmico)
- [Coverdash](https://millionrounds.com/company/coverdash)
- [Takenos](https://millionrounds.com/company/takenos)
- [Roo](https://millionrounds.com/company/roo)
- [Raenest](https://millionrounds.com/company/raenest)
- [Skydo](https://millionrounds.com/company/skydo)
- [Indeez](https://millionrounds.com/company/indeez)
- [Smiler](https://millionrounds.com/company/smiler)
- [FlyFin AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/flyfin-ai)
- [Native Teams](https://millionrounds.com/company/native-teams)
- [MIC Global](https://millionrounds.com/company/mic-global)
- [WorkMade](https://millionrounds.com/company/workmade)
- [Winden](https://millionrounds.com/company/winden)
- [Torc](https://millionrounds.com/company/torc)
- [Bankuish](https://millionrounds.com/company/bankuish)
- [Jove Insurance](https://millionrounds.com/company/jove-insurance)
- [PEXX](https://millionrounds.com/company/pexx)
- [Acctual](https://millionrounds.com/company/acctual)

+34 more

## Remote and hybrid work

20

- [Stepful](https://millionrounds.com/company/stepful)
- [SwiftConnect](https://millionrounds.com/company/swiftconnect)
- [Compa](https://millionrounds.com/company/compa)
- [deskbird](https://millionrounds.com/company/deskbird)
- [Jem](https://millionrounds.com/company/jem)
- [Tandem Space](https://millionrounds.com/company/tandem-space)
- [Worky](https://millionrounds.com/company/worky)
- [Bolto](https://millionrounds.com/company/bolto)
- [Calven](https://millionrounds.com/company/calven)
- [Filo.co](https://millionrounds.com/company/filo-co)
- [nuwo](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuwo)
- [Not Diamond](https://millionrounds.com/company/not-diamond)
- [Morpheus XR](https://millionrounds.com/company/morpheus-xr)
- [Officely](https://millionrounds.com/company/officely)
- [Semana](https://millionrounds.com/company/semana)
- [Deskare](https://millionrounds.com/company/deskare)
- [m-work](https://millionrounds.com/company/m-work)
- [FlexOS](https://millionrounds.com/company/flexos)
- [SMACE](https://millionrounds.com/company/smace)
- [Common Surface](https://millionrounds.com/company/common-surface)

## Skills and talent

4

- [Juicebox](https://millionrounds.com/company/juicebox)
- [Emversity](https://millionrounds.com/company/emversity)
- [Qureos](https://millionrounds.com/company/qureos)
- [Zeligate](https://millionrounds.com/company/zeligate)

## Segment by segment

### Freelance marketplaces

58 startups · $1.5B raised

- [**Mercor**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mercor) Mercor is an AI data company founded in January 2023, specializing in connecting domain experts with AI labs and enterprises. United States $1.2B
- [**Lettuce Financial**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lettuce-financial) Lettuce Financial is a San Francisco-based FinTech and SaaS company founded in 2023 by Ran Harpaz. United States $28M
- [**Insify**](https://millionrounds.com/company/insify) Insify is an insurance company that offers digital insurance solutions to freelancers and small businesses. Netherlands $19M
- [**Bolster**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bolster) Bolster is an executive search platform and on-demand talent marketplace designed to support startup CEOs in scaling their leaders United States $17M
- [**Shakers**](https://millionrounds.com/company/shakers) Shakers is a technology company based in Madrid, specializing in workforce orchestration and digital talent recruitment. Spain $16M
- [**Kintai**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kintai) Kintai is a fintech company located in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2021. Spain $14M
- [**Cosmico**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cosmico) Cosmico connects designers, copywriters, marketers, and freelance developers. Italy $14M
- [**Coverdash**](https://millionrounds.com/company/coverdash) Coverdash is a digital insurtech business insurance agency founded in 2022 and headquartered in New York. United States $14M

### Remote and hybrid work

20 startups · $261M raised

- [**Stepful**](https://millionrounds.com/company/stepful) Stepful is an AI-powered online training and job placement platform founded in 2021, headquartered in New York, NY, with a corpora United States $118M
- [**SwiftConnect**](https://millionrounds.com/company/swiftconnect) SwiftConnect is a software platform provider based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializing in Connected Access Networks. United States $37M
- [**Compa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/compa) Compa is an AI-driven compensation intelligence platform founded in 2020, headquartered in Irvine, California, with additional off United States $35M
- [**deskbird**](https://millionrounds.com/company/deskbird) deskbird is a leading workplace management platform in Europe, designed to enhance the hybrid work experience for teams. Switzerland $23M
- [**Jem**](https://millionrounds.com/company/jem) Jem (Jem Hr Ltd) is a South African technology company based in Cape Town, specializing in human resources and employee benefits s South Africa $8.4M
- [**Tandem Space**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tandem-space) Tandem Space provides facilitation of office space sharing to help hybrid work teams. United States $6.1M
- [**Worky**](https://millionrounds.com/company/worky) Worky is a work from home lifestyle brand engaged on improving remote work experience. Mexico $6.0M
- [**Bolto**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bolto) Bolto is an AI-native, all-in-one human resources platform founded in 2023. United States $5.1M

### Skills and talent

4 startups · $146M raised

- [**Juicebox**](https://millionrounds.com/company/juicebox) Juicebox is an AI-powered recruiting platform founded in 2022, designed to streamline the hiring process for teams. United States $110M
- [**Emversity**](https://millionrounds.com/company/emversity) Emversity, operating as Beyond Odds Technologies Private Limited, is an education technology company based in Bengaluru, founded i India $30M
- [**Qureos**](https://millionrounds.com/company/qureos) Qureos is an AI-powered EdTech and hiring platform based in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2021. United Arab Emirates $5.0M
- [**Zeligate**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zeligate) Zeligate is an Australian-founded AI workforce platform that enhances recruitment and talent acquisition. Australia $500K

**How this map is made.** Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and was founded in 2020 or later. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in future of work, 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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