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Recruitment startups in Europe
265 recruitment startups in Europe have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $3.6B between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.
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83zero83zero is a company that provides staffing and recruiting services of high quality.83zero is a company that provides staffing and recruiting services of high quality.
Founded 2013Maidenhead, United Kingdom$255Mlast round Sept 2020 - 2
PersonioPersonio is a leading cloud-based HR software provider based in Munich, Germany, focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 10 to 2,000 employees.Personio is a leading cloud-based HR software provider based in Munich, Germany, focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 10 to 2,000 employees.
Founded 2015Munich, Germany$252Mlast round Jun 2022 - 3
SkelloSkello is an AI-powered HR tech SaaS company founded in 2016, specializing in workforce planning and human resources management.Skello is an AI-powered HR tech SaaS company founded in 2016, specializing in workforce planning and human resources management.
Founded 2016Paris, France$236Mlast round Jul 2026 - 4
FactorialFactorial is a Barcelona-based technology company that specializes in human resources and business management software for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Factorial is a Barcelona-based technology company that specializes in human resources and business management software for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Founded 2016Barcelona, Spain$153Mlast round Jun 2026 - 5jobandtalentFounded -Spain$147Mlast round Apr 2025
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PertempsPertemps is a staffing providers in the UK.Pertemps is a staffing providers in the UK.
Founded -Meriden, United Kingdom$139Mlast round Sept 2021 - 7
GoByBikeGoByBike.fi offers employee benefit bicycles as a comprehensive B2B service, now for over 850 clients and their 88,000 employees.GoByBike.fi offers employee benefit bicycles as a comprehensive B2B service, now for over 850 clients and their 88,000 employees.
Founded 2020Espoo, Finland$136Mlast round Mar 2025 - 8
TalentSoftTalentsoft is the European leader in cloud-based talent management and learning software.Talentsoft is the European leader in cloud-based talent management and learning software.
Founded 2007Boulogne-Billancourt, France$122Mlast round Jan 2019 - 9
OmnipresentOmnipresent was a London-based global employment platform that simplified international hiring by acting as an Employer of Record (EOR).Omnipresent was a London-based global employment platform that simplified international hiring by acting as an Employer of Record (EOR).
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$120Mlast round Mar 2022 - 10
ComplygateComplygate is a UK-based HR technology and background screening company founded in 2018, headquartered in Birmingham.Complygate is a UK-based HR technology and background screening company founded in 2018, headquartered in Birmingham.
Founded 2018Birmingham, United Kingdom$97Mlast round Jan 2024 - 11
MetaviewMetaview is a provider of technical solutions and product services for creative lighting, shadow media, and digital entertainment.Metaview is a provider of technical solutions and product services for creative lighting, shadow media, and digital entertainment.
Founded 2011United Kingdom$95Mlast round Sept 2026 - 12
PayFitPayFit is a prominent European SaaS company that offers a cloud-based payroll and human resources management platform tailored for small and medium-sized businePayFit is a prominent European SaaS company that offers a cloud-based payroll and human resources management platform tailored for small and medium-sized busine
Founded 2015Paris, France$95Mlast round Aug 2022 - 13
LevlrLevlr offers a platform that enables companies to integrate game mechanics into their applications for the optimization of user engagement.Levlr offers a platform that enables companies to integrate game mechanics into their applications for the optimization of user engagement.
Founded 2010United Kingdom$92Mlast round Jul 2025 - 14
WorkableWorkable is the world’s leading hiring platform, where companies find, evaluate and hire better candidates, faster.Workable is the world’s leading hiring platform, where companies find, evaluate and hire better candidates, faster.
Founded 2012Boston, United Kingdom$85Mlast round Nov 2018 - 15
AnywrAnywr is a consulting agency that assists people in finding the right job and helps companies recruit suitable individuals.Anywr is a consulting agency that assists people in finding the right job and helps companies recruit suitable individuals.
Founded 2012Wasquehal, France$84Mlast round Jun 2022 - 16
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 - 17
ZenjobZenjob is a digital staffing platform based in Berlin, Germany, that connects companies with student temporary workers for flexible side jobs.Zenjob is a digital staffing platform based in Berlin, Germany, that connects companies with student temporary workers for flexible side jobs.
Founded 2015Berlin, Germany$78Mlast round Feb 2022 - 18
YuLifeYuLife is a London-based insurtech company founded in 2016 that aims to redefine life insurance.YuLife is a London-based insurtech company founded in 2016 that aims to redefine life insurance.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$75Mlast round Sept 2022 - 19
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 - 20
TestGorillaTestGorilla is an AI-powered talent discovery and pre-employment testing platform that focuses on skills-based recruitment.TestGorilla is an AI-powered talent discovery and pre-employment testing platform that focuses on skills-based recruitment.
Founded 2020Amsterdam, Netherlands$70Mlast round Jun 2022 - 21Jack & JillFounded 1994United Kingdom$60Mlast round Sept 2026
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Sesame HRSesame HR is the human resources software that optimises and centralises employee management processes on a single platform.Sesame HR is the human resources software that optimises and centralises employee management processes on a single platform.
Founded 2015València, Spain$58Mlast round Oct 2025 - 23
CodilityCodility is a global technical hiring platform that specializes in evidence-based recruitment solutions for software engineering teams.Codility is a global technical hiring platform that specializes in evidence-based recruitment solutions for software engineering teams.
Founded 2009London, United Kingdom$56Mlast round Jul 2022 - 24
iziworkIziwork is a digital employment platform that connects temporary workers to a wide range of jobs and assignments.Iziwork is a digital employment platform that connects temporary workers to a wide range of jobs and assignments.
Founded 2018France$56Mlast round Jan 2021 - 25
PowerUsPowerUs is an online career platform based in Berlin, designed to connect skilled blue-collar workers with employers in Germany.PowerUs is an online career platform based in Berlin, designed to connect skilled blue-collar workers with employers in Germany.
Founded 2019Berlin, Germany$56Mlast round Jun 2026 - 26
Job TodayJob Today is a fast-growing job discovery and messaging app connecting small businesses and local candidates.Job Today is a fast-growing job discovery and messaging app connecting small businesses and local candidates.
Founded 2015Nyon, Luxembourg$55Mlast round Mar 2017 - 27
CoopleCoople operates as a staffing platform that connects companies and workers.Coople operates as a staffing platform that connects companies and workers.
Founded 2009Zürich, Switzerland$53Mlast round Oct 2019 - 28
MedwingMedwing is a pharmaceutical and medical device distribution company.Medwing is a pharmaceutical and medical device distribution company.
Founded 2014Germany$47Mlast round Mar 2023 - 29
Global Expat PayGlobal Expat Pay Limited is a technology company based in Windsor, England, specializing in Global Mobility solutions.Global Expat Pay Limited is a technology company based in Windsor, England, specializing in Global Mobility solutions.
Founded 2019Windsor, United Kingdom$46Mlast round Jul 2024 - 30
PeppyPeppy Health, based in London, is a B2B digital health technology startup founded in 2018.Peppy Health, based in London, is a B2B digital health technology startup founded in 2018.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$45Mlast round Jan 2023 - 31
ComboCombo, based in Paris, is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that specializes in Human Resources management and employee scheduling solutions.Combo, based in Paris, is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that specializes in Human Resources management and employee scheduling solutions.
Founded 2016Paris, France$45Mlast round Feb 2022 - 32
CobeeCobee is a Spanish fintech startup that develops an online platform that automates and simplifies employee benefits management.Cobee is a Spanish fintech startup that develops an online platform that automates and simplifies employee benefits management.
Founded 2018Madrid, Spain$41Mlast round Nov 2022 - 33
VeremarkVeremark is a global B2B background screening and reference checking platform founded in 2018.Veremark is a global B2B background screening and reference checking platform founded in 2018.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$39Mlast round May 2026 - 34
HR PathHR Path is a human resource company that provides human capital management technology services.HR Path is a human resource company that provides human capital management technology services.
Founded 2001Paris La Défense, France$37Mlast round Apr 2017 - 35
PoppuloPoppulo is the leading communications and workplace experience software company.Poppulo is the leading communications and workplace experience software company.
Founded 1996Ireland$35Mlast round Jan 2019 - 36OrbioFounded -Spain$33Mlast round Jun 2026
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Kingsbridge Risk SolutionsKingsbridge Risk Solutions is an insurance broking and risk management consultancy.Kingsbridge Risk Solutions is an insurance broking and risk management consultancy.
Founded 2001United Kingdom$32Mlast round Dec 2023 - 38RiotFounded -France$30Mlast round Feb 2025
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BrigadBrigad is an on-demand staffing platform founded in 2016, headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in Le-Creteil and London.Brigad is an on-demand staffing platform founded in 2016, headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in Le-Creteil and London.
Founded 2016Paris, France$30Mlast round Feb 2023 - 40
Jet HRJet HR is an Italian technology platform founded in late 2022 that automates personnel management and payroll processes for businesses in Italy.Jet HR is an Italian technology platform founded in late 2022 that automates personnel management and payroll processes for businesses in Italy.
Founded 2023Milan, Italy$29Mlast round Jun 2025 - 41
FrontedFronted pay your deposit upfront, you pay us back in bite-sized chunks.Fronted pay your deposit upfront, you pay us back in bite-sized chunks.
Founded 2019London, Norway$28Mlast round Oct 2026 - 42BenFounded -United Kingdom$28Mlast round Mar 2026
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Bay Recruitment GroupBay Recruitment Group is a staffing agency that provides employment and recruiting services for the education and healthcare sectors.Bay Recruitment Group is a staffing agency that provides employment and recruiting services for the education and healthcare sectors.
Founded 2020United Kingdom$27Mlast round Sept 2020 - 44
PerkboxPerkbox is a global benefits and rewards platform that helps companies care for, connect with and celebrate their employees.Perkbox is a global benefits and rewards platform that helps companies care for, connect with and celebrate their employees.
Founded 2010London, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Apr 2019 - 45
SpottBring your content to life by adding interactivity to your videos and images for all your channels.Bring your content to life by adding interactivity to your videos and images for all your channels.
Founded 2016Aalst, Belgium$24Mlast round Sept 2026 - 46
TERN GroupTERN is a AI-Recruitment platform on a mission to address critical workforce shortages in the UK, EU, US and GCC, that's now over 40 million short, translating TERN is a AI-Recruitment platform on a mission to address critical workforce shortages in the UK, EU, US and GCC, that's now over 40 million short, translating
Founded 2023London, United Kingdom$24Mlast round Sept 2025 - 47
AmberjackGradWeb has evolved.GradWeb has evolved.
Founded 2000Newbury, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Apr 2019 - 48
Staff FinderSTAFF FINDER is an on-demand online marketplace that helps businesses find temporary workers to cover immediate hourly and daily staffing needs.STAFF FINDER is an on-demand online marketplace that helps businesses find temporary workers to cover immediate hourly and daily staffing needs.
Founded 2010Zurich, Switzerland$22Mlast round Jul 2016 - 49
WinningtempWinningtemp is a Swedish technology company that specializes in AI-powered employee engagement and human resources analytics.Winningtemp is a Swedish technology company that specializes in AI-powered employee engagement and human resources analytics.
Founded 2014Gothenburg, Sweden$22Mlast round Oct 2020 - 50
ExpertleadExpertlead helps companies find, assess, and hire qualified tech experts.Expertlead helps companies find, assess, and hire qualified tech experts.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$19Mlast round Aug 2021
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Espoo, Finland
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