# Top 50 HR Tech Startups Founded in 2021 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded HR Tech startups founded in 2021, ranked by total funding raised: $1.1B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/hrtech-startups-founded-2021 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Pebl** Pebl offers a mobile payment solution that allows businesses to accept payments from customers using their mobile phones.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pebl) Pebl offers a mobile payment solution that allows businesses to accept payments from customers using their mobile phones. *Founded* 2021 Sydney, United States **$400M** last round May 2022
- 2 [**Thatch** Thatch is a health benefits platform that combines financial technology and insurance services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thatch) Thatch is a health benefits platform that combines financial technology and insurance services. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$151M** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**Sona** Sona is a workforce management platform for frontline enterprises like care homes, restaurants, and hotels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sona) Sona is a workforce management platform for frontline enterprises like care homes, restaurants, and hotels. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$79M** last round Apr 2026
- 4 [**Bright** Bright is a company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in live video, podcasting, and interactive learning experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bright) Bright is a company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in live video, podcasting, and interactive learning experiences. *Founded* 2021 Santa Monica, United Kingdom **$70M** last round Oct 2025
- 5 [**Summer** Summer, operating as SummerOS, is a SaaS company that offers an AI-driven asset intelligence platform tailored for short-term rental (STR) professionals, includ](https://millionrounds.com/company/summer) Summer, operating as SummerOS, is a SaaS company that offers an AI-driven asset intelligence platform tailored for short-term rental (STR) professionals, includ *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$60M** last round Apr 2025
- 6 [**Merit** MERIT Beauty is a clean beauty and minimalist makeup brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2021 by Katherine Power.](https://millionrounds.com/company/merit) MERIT Beauty is a clean beauty and minimalist makeup brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2021 by Katherine Power. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$51M** last round Jan 2022
- 7 [**Healthee** Healthee is an AI-powered health-tech startup founded in 2021, based in New York, NY.](https://millionrounds.com/company/healthee) Healthee is an AI-powered health-tech startup founded in 2021, based in New York, NY. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$50M** last round Apr 2025
- 8 [**Seasoned.co** Community, Marketplace, Restaurants](https://millionrounds.com/company/seasoned-co) Community, Marketplace, Restaurants *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$39M** last round Nov 2021
- 9 [**RemoFirst** RemoFirst is an American technology company and Employer of Record (EOR) provider, founded in January 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/remofirst) RemoFirst is an American technology company and Employer of Record (EOR) provider, founded in January 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$25M** last round Mar 2024
- 10 [**Pasito** Pasito is an AI-native workspace and agentic infrastructure platform focused on the insurance and benefits ecosystem.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pasito) Pasito is an AI-native workspace and agentic infrastructure platform focused on the insurance and benefits ecosystem. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$21M** last round Feb 2026
- 11 [**Healia Health** Healia Health, founded in 2022 and based in Columbus, Ohio, is a B2B HealthTech company focused on transforming health insurance for dual-income families.](https://millionrounds.com/company/healia-health) 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* 2021 Columbus, United States **$15M** last round Jul 2026
- 12 [**Plerk** Plerk is a Mexican HR-tech and fintech startup that offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for managing flexible employee benefit plans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plerk) 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* 2021 Guadalajara, Mexico **$12M** last round Aug 2022
- 13 [**Comprehensive** Comprehensive.io is a technology company that specializes in intelligent compensation management solutions for businesses worldwide.](https://millionrounds.com/company/comprehensive) Comprehensive.io is a technology company that specializes in intelligent compensation management solutions for businesses worldwide. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$9.1M** last round Apr 2025
- 14 [**Salary Hero** Salary Hero is a financial health platform based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/salary-hero) Salary Hero is a financial health platform based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Thailand **$7.6M** last round Oct 2026
- 15 [**Omni HR** Omni HR is a Singapore-based HR technology company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/omni-hr) Omni HR is a Singapore-based HR technology company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Singapore, Singapore **$7.4M** last round Dec 2024
- 16 [**SucceedSmart** SucceedSmart is an AI-driven executive search and recruitment platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Altos, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/succeedsmart) SucceedSmart is an AI-driven executive search and recruitment platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Altos, California. *Founded* 2021 Los Altos, United States **$6.0M** last round Mar 2022
- 17 [**Zelt** Zelt is a UK-based all-in-one HR software platform designed to streamline HR, payroll, finance, and IT operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zelt) Zelt is a UK-based all-in-one HR software platform designed to streamline HR, payroll, finance, and IT operations. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$6.0M** last round Jan 2025
- 18 [**Candor** Candor is a financial wellness platform based in San Francisco that specializes in stock-based compensation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/candor) Candor is a financial wellness platform based in San Francisco that specializes in stock-based compensation. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$5.5M** last round Mar 2025
- 19 [**Qureos** Qureos is an AI-powered EdTech and hiring platform based in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qureos) Qureos is an AI-powered EdTech and hiring platform based in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$5.0M** last round Feb 2026
- 20 [**WorkerHero** WorkerHero is a recruiting technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/workerhero) WorkerHero is a recruiting technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$5.0M** last round Jul 2024
- 21 [**Workfully** Workfully is a B2B decentralized recruitment and upskilling marketplace based in Barcelona, Spain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/workfully) Workfully is a B2B decentralized recruitment and upskilling marketplace based in Barcelona, Spain. *Founded* 2021 Barcelona, Spain **$4.7M** last round Sept 2025
- 22 [**NextWork** Nextwork is an internet company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextwork) Nextwork is an internet company. *Founded* 2021 New Zealand **$4.5M** last round Mar 2026
- 23 [**La Wawa** La Wawa provides a seamless commuting experience using technology to combine fixed routes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/la-wawa) La Wawa provides a seamless commuting experience using technology to combine fixed routes. *Founded* 2021 Dover, United States **$4.3M** last round Dec 2023
- 24 [**PaidHR** PaidHR is a people operations platform that helps HR teams streamline HR and payroll tasks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paidhr) PaidHR is a people operations platform that helps HR teams streamline HR and payroll tasks. *Founded* 2021 Lekki, Nigeria **$3.3M** last round Jun 2025
- 25 [**Take2 AI** Take2 AI is an innovative platform that automates recruitment and training for high-volume sales roles and has recently expanded into healthcare recruiting.](https://millionrounds.com/company/take2-ai) Take2 AI is an innovative platform that automates recruitment and training for high-volume sales roles and has recently expanded into healthcare recruiting. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$3.0M** last round Apr 2024
- 26 [**SaasGuru** saasguru is a global EdTech platform specializing in Salesforce skilling and certification.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saasguru) saasguru is a global EdTech platform specializing in Salesforce skilling and certification. *Founded* 2021 Sydney, Australia **$2.7M** last round Nov 2022
- 27 [**Spayr** Spayr is a French HR-tech startup founded in 2021, based in Paris and La Trinité-sur-Mer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spayr) Spayr is a French HR-tech startup founded in 2021, based in Paris and La Trinité-sur-Mer. *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$2.7M** last round Apr 2023
- 28 [**Therify** Therify, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/therify) Therify, Inc. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$2.2M** last round Dec 2025
- 29 [**Viterbit** Viterbit develops a multi-channel recruitment platform driven by AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/viterbit) Viterbit develops a multi-channel recruitment platform driven by AI. *Founded* 2021 Madrid, Spain **$1.6M** last round Oct 2022
- 30 [**Upright Education** Upright Education partners with colleges and universities to close the technology skills gap and prepare adults for high-growth careers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/upright-education) Upright Education partners with colleges and universities to close the technology skills gap and prepare adults for high-growth careers. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$1.5M** last round Oct 2026
- 31 [**MELP** MELP is a SaaS company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in employee engagement solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/melp) MELP is a SaaS company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in employee engagement solutions. *Founded* 2021 Vilnius, Lithuania **$1.5M** last round Sept 2025
- 32 [**InsureMyTeam** InsureMyTeam is an insurance company that offers an employee insurance and wellness platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/insuremyteam) InsureMyTeam is an insurance company that offers an employee insurance and wellness platform. *Founded* 2021 Mumbai **$1.5M** last round Mar 2022
- 33 [**Deskare** Deskare helps hybrid work organisations find each other and collaborate.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deskare) Deskare helps hybrid work organisations find each other and collaborate. *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$1.4M** last round Feb 2022
- 34 [**NessPay** NessPay is a French FinTech startup founded in 2021, specializing in a salary-on-demand platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nesspay) NessPay is a French FinTech startup founded in 2021, specializing in a salary-on-demand platform. *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$1.2M** last round Nov 2021
- 35 [**Roleshare** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/roleshare) 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* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$1.2M** last round Aug 2022
- 36 [**liftOS** liftOS is a Berlin-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2020, specializing in an AI-powered productivity platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/liftos) liftOS is a Berlin-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2020, specializing in an AI-powered productivity platform. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$1.1M** last round Mar 2023
- 37 [**Moodtalk** The goal of Moodtalk is to empower employees to identify team difficulties.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moodtalk) The goal of Moodtalk is to empower employees to identify team difficulties. *Founded* 2021 Attinghausen, Switzerland **$1.1M** last round Jun 2023
- 38 [**Withe** Withe is a recruitment technology platform that specializes in virtual hiring events, on-demand video interviews, and career fair solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/withe) Withe is a recruitment technology platform that specializes in virtual hiring events, on-demand video interviews, and career fair solutions. *Founded* 2021 Vancouver, Canada **$1.1M** last round Nov 2022
- 39 [**DYNO** Dyno builds AI-powered software solutions that helps public safety agencies automate the analysis of bodycam videos.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dyno) Dyno builds AI-powered software solutions that helps public safety agencies automate the analysis of bodycam videos. *Founded* 2021 Germany **$1.1M** last round Jul 2024
- 40 [**Strider** Strider is an online hiring platform that enables companies to find and hire pre-vetted engineering talent.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strider) Strider is an online hiring platform that enables companies to find and hire pre-vetted engineering talent. *Founded* 2021 Brazil **$1.0M** last round Oct 2014
- 41 [**Gapai** Gapai is a digital recruitment agency and technology platform based in Singapore, focused on empowering Indonesian workers to access global career opportunities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gapai) Gapai is a digital recruitment agency and technology platform based in Singapore, focused on empowering Indonesian workers to access global career opportunities. *Founded* 2021 South Jakarta, Indonesia **$1.0M** last round May 2024
- 42 [**Startup oi** Startup Oi is a global platform and social network designed specifically for engineers, developers, and tech recruiters.](https://millionrounds.com/company/startup-oi) Startup Oi is a global platform and social network designed specifically for engineers, developers, and tech recruiters. *Founded* 2021 Singapore, Singapore **$1.0M** last round Jan 2022
- 43 [**Lola Health** Lola Health offers health coverage policies and solutions for businesses, groups, and organizations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lola-health) Lola Health offers health coverage policies and solutions for businesses, groups, and organizations. *Founded* 2021 Saint-fargeau, France **$776K** last round Oct 2022
- 44 [**Coachendo** Coachendo is a startup that offers career coaching solutions for individuals and companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coachendo) Coachendo is a startup that offers career coaching solutions for individuals and companies. *Founded* 2021 Malmö, Sweden **$760K** last round Jan 2022
- 45 [**Bondy** Bondy is an HR technology platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bondy) Bondy is an HR technology platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2021 Sao Paulo, Brazil **$750K** last round Sept 2023
- 46 [**Kibbi Technologies Inc.** Kibbi Technologies Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kibbi-technologies-inc) Kibbi Technologies Inc. *Founded* 2021 Calgary, Canada **$677K** last round Jun 2023
- 47 [**Teem** Teem is a talent acquisition firm that helps to find and recruit talent to fill all types of roles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/teem) Teem is a talent acquisition firm that helps to find and recruit talent to fill all types of roles. *Founded* 2021 San Diego, United States **$500K** last round Mar 2024
- 48 [**HeyHire** Turn local traffic into your employees with HeyHire.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heyhire) Turn local traffic into your employees with HeyHire. *Founded* 2021 Austin, United States **$500K** last round Jul 2024
- 49 [**ExtraMile Play** Everyone says school life is the best life.](https://millionrounds.com/company/extramile-play) Everyone says school life is the best life. *Founded* 2021 Mumbai, India **$500K** last round Jan 2026
- 50 [**Hire Runner** Hire Runner is a staffing and recruiting company that connects talented people with startups.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hire-runner) Hire Runner is a staffing and recruiting company that connects talented people with startups. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$383K** last round Sept 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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