# Top 50 Recruitment Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded recruitment startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $3.6B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**83zero** 83zero is a company that provides staffing and recruiting services of high quality.](https://millionrounds.com/company/83zero) 83zero is a company that provides staffing and recruiting services of high quality. *Founded* 2013 Maidenhead, United Kingdom **$255M** last round Sept 2020
- 2 [**Personio** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/personio) 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* 2015 Munich, Germany **$252M** last round Jun 2022
- 3 [**Skello** Skello is an AI-powered HR tech SaaS company founded in 2016, specializing in workforce planning and human resources management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skello) Skello is an AI-powered HR tech SaaS company founded in 2016, specializing in workforce planning and human resources management. *Founded* 2016 Paris, France **$236M** last round Jul 2026
- 4 [**Factorial** Factorial is a Barcelona-based technology company that specializes in human resources and business management software for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).](https://millionrounds.com/company/factorial) Factorial is a Barcelona-based technology company that specializes in human resources and business management software for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). *Founded* 2016 Barcelona, Spain **$153M** last round Jun 2026
- 5 [**jobandtalent**](https://millionrounds.com/company/jobandtalent) *Founded* - Spain **$147M** last round Apr 2025
- 6 [**Pertemps** Pertemps is a staffing providers in the UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pertemps) Pertemps is a staffing providers in the UK. *Founded* - Meriden, United Kingdom **$139M** last round Sept 2021
- 7 [**GoByBike** GoByBike.fi offers employee benefit bicycles as a comprehensive B2B service, now for over 850 clients and their 88,000 employees.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gobybike) GoByBike.fi offers employee benefit bicycles as a comprehensive B2B service, now for over 850 clients and their 88,000 employees. *Founded* 2020 Espoo, Finland **$136M** last round Mar 2025
- 8 [**TalentSoft** Talentsoft is the European leader in cloud-based talent management and learning software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/talentsoft) Talentsoft is the European leader in cloud-based talent management and learning software. *Founded* 2007 Boulogne-Billancourt, France **$122M** last round Jan 2019
- 9 [**Omnipresent** Omnipresent was a London-based global employment platform that simplified international hiring by acting as an Employer of Record (EOR).](https://millionrounds.com/company/omnipresent) Omnipresent was a London-based global employment platform that simplified international hiring by acting as an Employer of Record (EOR). *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$120M** last round Mar 2022
- 10 [**Complygate** Complygate is a UK-based HR technology and background screening company founded in 2018, headquartered in Birmingham.](https://millionrounds.com/company/complygate) Complygate is a UK-based HR technology and background screening company founded in 2018, headquartered in Birmingham. *Founded* 2018 Birmingham, United Kingdom **$97M** last round Jan 2024
- 11 [**Metaview** Metaview is a provider of technical solutions and product services for creative lighting, shadow media, and digital entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metaview) Metaview is a provider of technical solutions and product services for creative lighting, shadow media, and digital entertainment. *Founded* 2011 United Kingdom **$95M** last round Sept 2026
- 12 [**PayFit** PayFit is a prominent European SaaS company that offers a cloud-based payroll and human resources management platform tailored for small and medium-sized busine](https://millionrounds.com/company/payfit) PayFit 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* 2015 Paris, France **$95M** last round Aug 2022
- 13 [**Levlr** Levlr offers a platform that enables companies to integrate game mechanics into their applications for the optimization of user engagement.](https://millionrounds.com/company/levlr) Levlr offers a platform that enables companies to integrate game mechanics into their applications for the optimization of user engagement. *Founded* 2010 United Kingdom **$92M** last round Jul 2025
- 14 [**Workable** Workable is the world’s leading hiring platform, where companies find, evaluate and hire better candidates, faster.](https://millionrounds.com/company/workable) Workable is the world’s leading hiring platform, where companies find, evaluate and hire better candidates, faster. *Founded* 2012 Boston, United Kingdom **$85M** last round Nov 2018
- 15 [**Anywr** Anywr is a consulting agency that assists people in finding the right job and helps companies recruit suitable individuals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anywr) Anywr is a consulting agency that assists people in finding the right job and helps companies recruit suitable individuals. *Founded* 2012 Wasquehal, France **$84M** last round Jun 2022
- 16 [**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
- 17 [**Zenjob** Zenjob is a digital staffing platform based in Berlin, Germany, that connects companies with student temporary workers for flexible side jobs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zenjob) Zenjob is a digital staffing platform based in Berlin, Germany, that connects companies with student temporary workers for flexible side jobs. *Founded* 2015 Berlin, Germany **$78M** last round Feb 2022
- 18 [**YuLife** YuLife is a London-based insurtech company founded in 2016 that aims to redefine life insurance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yulife) YuLife is a London-based insurtech company founded in 2016 that aims to redefine life insurance. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$75M** last round Sept 2022
- 19 [**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
- 20 [**TestGorilla** TestGorilla is an AI-powered talent discovery and pre-employment testing platform that focuses on skills-based recruitment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/testgorilla) TestGorilla is an AI-powered talent discovery and pre-employment testing platform that focuses on skills-based recruitment. *Founded* 2020 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$70M** last round Jun 2022
- 21 [**Jack & Jill**](https://millionrounds.com/company/jack-and-jill) *Founded* 1994 United Kingdom **$60M** last round Sept 2026
- 22 [**Sesame HR** Sesame HR is the human resources software that optimises and centralises employee management processes on a single platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sesame-hr) Sesame HR is the human resources software that optimises and centralises employee management processes on a single platform. *Founded* 2015 València, Spain **$58M** last round Oct 2025
- 23 [**Codility** Codility is a global technical hiring platform that specializes in evidence-based recruitment solutions for software engineering teams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/codility) Codility is a global technical hiring platform that specializes in evidence-based recruitment solutions for software engineering teams. *Founded* 2009 London, United Kingdom **$56M** last round Jul 2022
- 24 [**iziwork** Iziwork is a digital employment platform that connects temporary workers to a wide range of jobs and assignments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iziwork) Iziwork is a digital employment platform that connects temporary workers to a wide range of jobs and assignments. *Founded* 2018 France **$56M** last round Jan 2021
- 25 [**PowerUs** PowerUs is an online career platform based in Berlin, designed to connect skilled blue-collar workers with employers in Germany.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerus) PowerUs is an online career platform based in Berlin, designed to connect skilled blue-collar workers with employers in Germany. *Founded* 2019 Berlin, Germany **$56M** last round Jun 2026
- 26 [**Job Today** Job Today is a fast-growing job discovery and messaging app connecting small businesses and local candidates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/job-today) Job Today is a fast-growing job discovery and messaging app connecting small businesses and local candidates. *Founded* 2015 Nyon, Luxembourg **$55M** last round Mar 2017
- 27 [**Coople** Coople operates as a staffing platform that connects companies and workers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coople) Coople operates as a staffing platform that connects companies and workers. *Founded* 2009 Zürich, Switzerland **$53M** last round Oct 2019
- 28 [**Medwing** Medwing is a pharmaceutical and medical device distribution company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medwing) Medwing is a pharmaceutical and medical device distribution company. *Founded* 2014 Germany **$47M** last round Mar 2023
- 29 [**Global Expat Pay** Global Expat Pay Limited is a technology company based in Windsor, England, specializing in Global Mobility solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-expat-pay) Global Expat Pay Limited is a technology company based in Windsor, England, specializing in Global Mobility solutions. *Founded* 2019 Windsor, United Kingdom **$46M** last round Jul 2024
- 30 [**Peppy** Peppy Health, based in London, is a B2B digital health technology startup founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peppy) Peppy Health, based in London, is a B2B digital health technology startup founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$45M** last round Jan 2023
- 31 [**Combo** Combo, based in Paris, is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that specializes in Human Resources management and employee scheduling solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/combo) Combo, based in Paris, is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that specializes in Human Resources management and employee scheduling solutions. *Founded* 2016 Paris, France **$45M** last round Feb 2022
- 32 [**Cobee** Cobee is a Spanish fintech startup that develops an online platform that automates and simplifies employee benefits management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cobee) Cobee is a Spanish fintech startup that develops an online platform that automates and simplifies employee benefits management. *Founded* 2018 Madrid, Spain **$41M** last round Nov 2022
- 33 [**Veremark** Veremark is a global B2B background screening and reference checking platform founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/veremark) Veremark is a global B2B background screening and reference checking platform founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$39M** last round May 2026
- 34 [**HR Path** HR Path is a human resource company that provides human capital management technology services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hr-path) HR Path is a human resource company that provides human capital management technology services. *Founded* 2001 Paris La Défense, France **$37M** last round Apr 2017
- 35 [**Poppulo** Poppulo is the leading communications and workplace experience software company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/poppulo) Poppulo is the leading communications and workplace experience software company. *Founded* 1996 Ireland **$35M** last round Jan 2019
- 36 [**Orbio**](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbio) *Founded* - Spain **$33M** last round Jun 2026
- 37 [**Kingsbridge Risk Solutions** Kingsbridge Risk Solutions is an insurance broking and risk management consultancy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kingsbridge-risk-solutions) Kingsbridge Risk Solutions is an insurance broking and risk management consultancy. *Founded* 2001 United Kingdom **$32M** last round Dec 2023
- 38 [**Riot**](https://millionrounds.com/company/riot) *Founded* - France **$30M** last round Feb 2025
- 39 [**Brigad** Brigad is an on-demand staffing platform founded in 2016, headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in Le-Creteil and London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brigad) Brigad is an on-demand staffing platform founded in 2016, headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in Le-Creteil and London. *Founded* 2016 Paris, France **$30M** last round Feb 2023
- 40 [**Jet HR** Jet HR is an Italian technology platform founded in late 2022 that automates personnel management and payroll processes for businesses in Italy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jet-hr) Jet HR is an Italian technology platform founded in late 2022 that automates personnel management and payroll processes for businesses in Italy. *Founded* 2023 Milan, Italy **$29M** last round Jun 2025
- 41 [**Fronted** Fronted pay your deposit upfront, you pay us back in bite-sized chunks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fronted) Fronted pay your deposit upfront, you pay us back in bite-sized chunks. *Founded* 2019 London, Norway **$28M** last round Oct 2026
- 42 [**Ben**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ben) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$28M** last round Mar 2026
- 43 [**Bay Recruitment Group** Bay Recruitment Group is a staffing agency that provides employment and recruiting services for the education and healthcare sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bay-recruitment-group) Bay Recruitment Group is a staffing agency that provides employment and recruiting services for the education and healthcare sectors. *Founded* 2020 United Kingdom **$27M** last round Sept 2020
- 44 [**Perkbox** Perkbox is a global benefits and rewards platform that helps companies care for, connect with and celebrate their employees.](https://millionrounds.com/company/perkbox) Perkbox is a global benefits and rewards platform that helps companies care for, connect with and celebrate their employees. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$26M** last round Apr 2019
- 45 [**Spott** Bring your content to life by adding interactivity to your videos and images for all your channels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spott) Bring your content to life by adding interactivity to your videos and images for all your channels. *Founded* 2016 Aalst, Belgium **$24M** last round Sept 2026
- 46 [**TERN Group** 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/tern-group) 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* 2023 London, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Sept 2025
- 47 [**Amberjack** GradWeb has evolved.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amberjack) GradWeb has evolved. *Founded* 2000 Newbury, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Apr 2019
- 48 [**Staff Finder** STAFF FINDER is an on-demand online marketplace that helps businesses find temporary workers to cover immediate hourly and daily staffing needs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/staff-finder) STAFF FINDER is an on-demand online marketplace that helps businesses find temporary workers to cover immediate hourly and daily staffing needs. *Founded* 2010 Zurich, Switzerland **$22M** last round Jul 2016
- 49 [**Winningtemp** Winningtemp is a Swedish technology company that specializes in AI-powered employee engagement and human resources analytics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/winningtemp) Winningtemp is a Swedish technology company that specializes in AI-powered employee engagement and human resources analytics. *Founded* 2014 Gothenburg, Sweden **$22M** last round Oct 2020
- 50 [**Expertlead** Expertlead helps companies find, assess, and hire qualified tech experts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/expertlead) Expertlead helps companies find, assess, and hire qualified tech experts. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$19M** last round Aug 2021

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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