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HR Tech startups founded in 2021
65 HR Tech startups founded in 2021 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.1B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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PeblPebl offers a mobile payment solution that allows businesses to accept payments from customers using their mobile phones.Pebl offers a mobile payment solution that allows businesses to accept payments from customers using their mobile phones.
Founded 2021Sydney, United States$400Mlast round May 2022 - 2
ThatchThatch is a health benefits platform that combines financial technology and insurance services.Thatch is a health benefits platform that combines financial technology and insurance services.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$151Mlast round Sept 2026 - 3
SonaSona is a workforce management platform for frontline enterprises like care homes, restaurants, and hotels.Sona is a workforce management platform for frontline enterprises like care homes, restaurants, and hotels.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$79Mlast round Apr 2026 - 4
BrightBright is a company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in live video, podcasting, and interactive learning experiences.Bright is a company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in live video, podcasting, and interactive learning experiences.
Founded 2021Santa Monica, United Kingdom$70Mlast round Oct 2025 - 5
SummerSummer, operating as SummerOS, is a SaaS company that offers an AI-driven asset intelligence platform tailored for short-term rental (STR) professionals, includSummer, operating as SummerOS, is a SaaS company that offers an AI-driven asset intelligence platform tailored for short-term rental (STR) professionals, includ
Founded 2021New York, United States$60Mlast round Apr 2025 - 6
MeritMERIT Beauty is a clean beauty and minimalist makeup brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2021 by Katherine Power.MERIT Beauty is a clean beauty and minimalist makeup brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2021 by Katherine Power.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$51Mlast round Jan 2022 - 7
HealtheeHealthee is an AI-powered health-tech startup founded in 2021, based in New York, NY.Healthee is an AI-powered health-tech startup founded in 2021, based in New York, NY.
Founded 2021New York, United States$50Mlast round Apr 2025 - 8
Seasoned.coCommunity, Marketplace, RestaurantsCommunity, Marketplace, Restaurants
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$39Mlast round Nov 2021 - 9
RemoFirstRemoFirst is an American technology company and Employer of Record (EOR) provider, founded in January 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.RemoFirst is an American technology company and Employer of Record (EOR) provider, founded in January 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$25Mlast round Mar 2024 - 10
PasitoPasito is an AI-native workspace and agentic infrastructure platform focused on the insurance and benefits ecosystem.Pasito is an AI-native workspace and agentic infrastructure platform focused on the insurance and benefits ecosystem.
Founded 2021New York, United States$21Mlast round Feb 2026 - 11
Healia HealthHealia Health, founded in 2022 and based in Columbus, Ohio, is a B2B HealthTech company focused on transforming health insurance for dual-income families.Healia Health, founded in 2022 and based in Columbus, Ohio, is a B2B HealthTech company focused on transforming health insurance for dual-income families.
Founded 2021Columbus, United States$15Mlast round Jul 2026 - 12
PlerkPlerk is a Mexican HR-tech and fintech startup that offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for managing flexible employee benefit plans.Plerk is a Mexican HR-tech and fintech startup that offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for managing flexible employee benefit plans.
Founded 2021Guadalajara, Mexico$12Mlast round Aug 2022 - 13
ComprehensiveComprehensive.io is a technology company that specializes in intelligent compensation management solutions for businesses worldwide.Comprehensive.io is a technology company that specializes in intelligent compensation management solutions for businesses worldwide.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$9.1Mlast round Apr 2025 - 14
Salary HeroSalary Hero is a financial health platform based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2021.Salary Hero is a financial health platform based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Thailand$7.6Mlast round Oct 2026 - 15
Omni HROmni HR is a Singapore-based HR technology company founded in 2021.Omni HR is a Singapore-based HR technology company founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Singapore, Singapore$7.4Mlast round Dec 2024 - 16
SucceedSmartSucceedSmart is an AI-driven executive search and recruitment platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Altos, California.SucceedSmart is an AI-driven executive search and recruitment platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Altos, California.
Founded 2021Los Altos, United States$6.0Mlast round Mar 2022 - 17
ZeltZelt is a UK-based all-in-one HR software platform designed to streamline HR, payroll, finance, and IT operations.Zelt is a UK-based all-in-one HR software platform designed to streamline HR, payroll, finance, and IT operations.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$6.0Mlast round Jan 2025 - 18
CandorCandor is a financial wellness platform based in San Francisco that specializes in stock-based compensation.Candor is a financial wellness platform based in San Francisco that specializes in stock-based compensation.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$5.5Mlast round Mar 2025 - 19
QureosQureos is an AI-powered EdTech and hiring platform based in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2021.Qureos is an AI-powered EdTech and hiring platform based in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Dubai, United Arab Emirates$5.0Mlast round Feb 2026 - 20
WorkerHeroWorkerHero is a recruiting technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.WorkerHero is a recruiting technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Munich, Germany$5.0Mlast round Jul 2024 - 21
WorkfullyWorkfully is a B2B decentralized recruitment and upskilling marketplace based in Barcelona, Spain.Workfully is a B2B decentralized recruitment and upskilling marketplace based in Barcelona, Spain.
Founded 2021Barcelona, Spain$4.7Mlast round Sept 2025 - 22NextWorkNextwork is an internet company.
Nextwork is an internet company.
Founded 2021New Zealand$4.5Mlast round Mar 2026 - 23
La WawaLa Wawa provides a seamless commuting experience using technology to combine fixed routes.La Wawa provides a seamless commuting experience using technology to combine fixed routes.
Founded 2021Dover, United States$4.3Mlast round Dec 2023 - 24
PaidHRPaidHR is a people operations platform that helps HR teams streamline HR and payroll tasks.PaidHR is a people operations platform that helps HR teams streamline HR and payroll tasks.
Founded 2021Lekki, Nigeria$3.3Mlast round Jun 2025 - 25
Take2 AITake2 AI is an innovative platform that automates recruitment and training for high-volume sales roles and has recently expanded into healthcare recruiting.Take2 AI is an innovative platform that automates recruitment and training for high-volume sales roles and has recently expanded into healthcare recruiting.
Founded 2021New York, United States$3.0Mlast round Apr 2024 - 26
SaasGurusaasguru is a global EdTech platform specializing in Salesforce skilling and certification.saasguru is a global EdTech platform specializing in Salesforce skilling and certification.
Founded 2021Sydney, Australia$2.7Mlast round Nov 2022 - 27
SpayrSpayr is a French HR-tech startup founded in 2021, based in Paris and La Trinité-sur-Mer.Spayr is a French HR-tech startup founded in 2021, based in Paris and La Trinité-sur-Mer.
Founded 2021Paris, France$2.7Mlast round Apr 2023 - 28
TherifyTherify, Inc.Therify, Inc.
Founded 2021New York, United States$2.2Mlast round Dec 2025 - 29
ViterbitViterbit develops a multi-channel recruitment platform driven by AI.
Viterbit develops a multi-channel recruitment platform driven by AI.
Founded 2021Madrid, Spain$1.6Mlast round Oct 2022 - 30
Upright EducationUpright Education partners with colleges and universities to close the technology skills gap and prepare adults for high-growth careers.Upright Education partners with colleges and universities to close the technology skills gap and prepare adults for high-growth careers.
Founded 2021New York, United States$1.5Mlast round Oct 2026 - 31
MELPMELP is a SaaS company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in employee engagement solutions.MELP is a SaaS company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in employee engagement solutions.
Founded 2021Vilnius, Lithuania$1.5Mlast round Sept 2025 - 32
InsureMyTeamInsureMyTeam is an insurance company that offers an employee insurance and wellness platform.InsureMyTeam is an insurance company that offers an employee insurance and wellness platform.
Founded 2021Mumbai$1.5Mlast round Mar 2022 - 33
DeskareDeskare helps hybrid work organisations find each other and collaborate.Deskare helps hybrid work organisations find each other and collaborate.
Founded 2021Paris, France$1.4Mlast round Feb 2022 - 34
NessPayNessPay is a French FinTech startup founded in 2021, specializing in a salary-on-demand platform.NessPay is a French FinTech startup founded in 2021, specializing in a salary-on-demand platform.
Founded 2021Paris, France$1.2Mlast round Nov 2021 - 35
RoleshareRoleshare is a London-based talent marketplace and enterprise platform that focused on job sharing, allowing professionals to co-apply for and share a full-time role.Roleshare is a London-based talent marketplace and enterprise platform that focused on job sharing, allowing professionals to co-apply for and share a full-time role.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$1.2Mlast round Aug 2022 - 36
liftOSliftOS is a Berlin-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2020, specializing in an AI-powered productivity platform.liftOS is a Berlin-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2020, specializing in an AI-powered productivity platform.
Founded 2021Berlin, Germany$1.1Mlast round Mar 2023 - 37
MoodtalkThe goal of Moodtalk is to empower employees to identify team difficulties.The goal of Moodtalk is to empower employees to identify team difficulties.
Founded 2021Attinghausen, Switzerland$1.1Mlast round Jun 2023 - 38
WitheWithe is a recruitment technology platform that specializes in virtual hiring events, on-demand video interviews, and career fair solutions.Withe is a recruitment technology platform that specializes in virtual hiring events, on-demand video interviews, and career fair solutions.
Founded 2021Vancouver, Canada$1.1Mlast round Nov 2022 - 39
DYNODyno builds AI-powered software solutions that helps public safety agencies automate the analysis of bodycam videos.Dyno builds AI-powered software solutions that helps public safety agencies automate the analysis of bodycam videos.
Founded 2021Germany$1.1Mlast round Jul 2024 - 40
StriderStrider is an online hiring platform that enables companies to find and hire pre-vetted engineering talent.Strider is an online hiring platform that enables companies to find and hire pre-vetted engineering talent.
Founded 2021Brazil$1.0Mlast round Oct 2014 - 41
GapaiGapai is a digital recruitment agency and technology platform based in Singapore, focused on empowering Indonesian workers to access global career opportunities.Gapai is a digital recruitment agency and technology platform based in Singapore, focused on empowering Indonesian workers to access global career opportunities.
Founded 2021South Jakarta, Indonesia$1.0Mlast round May 2024 - 42
Startup oiStartup Oi is a global platform and social network designed specifically for engineers, developers, and tech recruiters.Startup Oi is a global platform and social network designed specifically for engineers, developers, and tech recruiters.
Founded 2021Singapore, Singapore$1.0Mlast round Jan 2022 - 43Lola HealthLola Health offers health coverage policies and solutions for businesses, groups, and organizations.
Lola Health offers health coverage policies and solutions for businesses, groups, and organizations.
Founded 2021Saint-fargeau, France$776Klast round Oct 2022 - 44
CoachendoCoachendo is a startup that offers career coaching solutions for individuals and companies.Coachendo is a startup that offers career coaching solutions for individuals and companies.
Founded 2021Malmö, Sweden$760Klast round Jan 2022 - 45
BondyBondy is an HR technology platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2017.Bondy is an HR technology platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2017.
Founded 2021Sao Paulo, Brazil$750Klast round Sept 2023 - 46
Kibbi Technologies Inc.Kibbi Technologies Inc.Kibbi Technologies Inc.
Founded 2021Calgary, Canada$677Klast round Jun 2023 - 47
TeemTeem is a talent acquisition firm that helps to find and recruit talent to fill all types of roles.Teem is a talent acquisition firm that helps to find and recruit talent to fill all types of roles.
Founded 2021San Diego, United States$500Klast round Mar 2024 - 48
HeyHireTurn local traffic into your employees with HeyHire.Turn local traffic into your employees with HeyHire.
Founded 2021Austin, United States$500Klast round Jul 2024 - 49
ExtraMile PlayEveryone says school life is the best life.Everyone says school life is the best life.
Founded 2021Mumbai, India$500Klast round Jan 2026 - 50
Hire RunnerHire Runner is a staffing and recruiting company that connects talented people with startups.Hire Runner is a staffing and recruiting company that connects talented people with startups.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$383Klast round Sept 2022
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London, United Kingdom
Guadalajara, Mexico
Thailand
Singapore, Singapore
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Munich, Germany
Barcelona, Spain
New Zealand
Lekki, Nigeria
Sydney, Australia
Paris, France
Vilnius, Lithuania
Attinghausen, Switzerland
Vancouver, Canada
Brazil
South Jakarta, Indonesia
Malmö, Sweden
Mumbai, IndiaCompanies founded in 2021 whose funding rounds we classed in this sector, ranked by the total they have raised in rounds we hold. Nobody pays to be on a list.
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