Future of Work Startups

Upper is a platform that connects companies with freelance tech talent and vendors through a cloud-based ecosystem for software development and delivery. It enables businesses to access vetted networks of remote developers and service providers to scale their tech initiatives on-demand.

1 investor

Upsuite is a marketplace platform that connects businesses with flexible office spaces, coworking environments, and private workspaces across North America. The company helps companies of all sizes—from startups to enterprises—find and lease office solutions with advisor support and virtual tours.

1 investor

Uptime Labs provides gamified training simulations for software engineering teams to build incident response skills and resilience under pressure. The platform targets engineering teams in financial trading and other software-intensive industries.

1 investor

Urban Naps provides automated nap pods with access control (card or mobile), a usage dashboard, and features like ventilation and a massage system, designed for offices and other workplaces to support employee focus and reduce burnout. The pods require minimal space, no construction, and no staff to operate.

1 investor

Almanac provides an AI agent with its own dedicated computer, complete with a browser, files, and logins, allowing it to sign in and operate web tools directly the way a human would. It can handle tasks across services that lack formal integrations, such as pulling receipts from Uber and DoorDash and attaching them in Mercury.

1 investor

Appello provides operations management software purpose-built for industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) trade contractors, handling union payroll, field operations, timesheets, and project costing. The platform was developed by founders who spent years embedded in mechanical insulation contracting operations.

1 investor

Plasma Industries is a pre-launch, Seattle-based startup building AI tools for frontline workers in the trades and other hands-on fields. The company is currently in stealth mode, working with a small number of early partners.

1 investor

UvA JobService provides secondment (detachering) services, handling employment and payroll for workers while ensuring the same rights and working conditions as with the actual employer. It offers personal contact with a small dedicated team and expertise in labor laws and regulations.

1 investor

Vaco is a professional recruiting and staffing firm providing contracting services across technology and other sectors. The company has consistently ranked among the fastest-growing private companies and best professional recruiting firms in the United States.

1 investor

Vagon provides cloud desktops and application streaming that let users run graphics-intensive software on any device through a browser, using remote NVIDIA GPU workstations across data centers worldwide. It serves creatives, gamers, engineers, and teams who need high-performance computing without local hardware.

1 investor

Valchemy offers an app that lets employees recognize and reward each other for behaviors tied to company goals, using peer-to-peer social reinforcement to shape team culture. It is aimed at businesses seeking to improve team dynamics and performance.

1 investor

Validify Community is an invite-only, peer-to-peer network for senior retail and consumer brand leaders in commercial, digital, and technology roles, offering closed-door discussions, curated introductions to vetted retail technology vendors, and events focused on AI and retail technology. Its members span UK DTC brands, pure-play digital retailers, and established high street retailers.

1 investor

VALO Hotel & Work is a Finnish hotel that also offers modern office and coworking spaces plus meeting and event facilities for both business and leisure travelers. It emphasizes quality sleep, personal service, community, and sustainability, and includes an on-site restaurant.

1 investor

Mursion provides AI-powered immersive simulations that help professionals develop interpersonal skills including leadership, sales, customer service, and healthcare communication. The platform serves enterprise companies across multiple industries to improve employee performance, team retention, and business outcomes.

1 investor

Vamoz offers a compliance software tool for HR teams to manage employees working remotely from abroad, including workations, business trips, and cross-border commuting. It provides risk assessments, remote work request management, A1 form automation, and custom policy configuration to help employers stay compliant with social security, tax, and labour regulations.

1 investor

Varsityscape is an online platform aimed at young people for studying and building their careers. It positions itself in the education and future-of-work space.

1 investor

Vault is a career research and rankings platform that provides company and employer rankings, internship listings, career guides, and professional advice. It serves job seekers, students, and graduate school candidates, and offers virtual career fairs connecting candidates with employers and schools.

1 investor

Lepaya's AI-Coach is a mobile AI-based training tool that gives employees instant video feedback on presentation and communication skills, letting them practice independently and track measurable performance progress. It is aimed at companies developing their workforce's soft skills.

1 investor

Velocity Career Labs builds a blockchain-based network for verifiable career credentials that individuals can own and control, allowing them to share career data with employers and institutions. The platform enables workers globally to access better career opportunities while giving employers and educational institutions trusted, verifiable employment and candidate data.

1 investor

Venture Dock creates community spaces and support networks for early-stage founders, connecting them with peers, investors, and industry leaders to reduce isolation and provide access during critical early phases of company building.

1 investor

VentureLoop is an executive job search platform that surfaces senior and C-level roles at venture-backed startups, using live hiring data and historical hiring analysis to flag where new leadership roles may be forming. It offers job search, company intelligence ("Radar"), and a subscription membership for recruiters and executive job seekers.

1 investor

Venturz is an all-in-one platform providing website building, CMS, CRM, email marketing, social media management, and AI-powered tools for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The platform offers free tiers with paid upgrades and targets founders, startups, and business owners seeking affordable, integrated business solutions.

1 investor

Venue is a platform for hosting, organizing, and sharing internal team events such as all hands, webinars, AMAs, and fireside chats, with HD streaming, recording, live Q&A, and engagement tracking. It targets fast-growing teams looking to run remote or in-person events and centralize event videos with automatic transcription and channel organization.

1 investor

Venwise is a curated membership network where C-suite leaders and founders of venture-backed startups through post-IPO companies connect in moderated peer groups to share advice and make better business decisions. It offers curated peer pods, expert-led discussions, in-person dinners, and a member portal with vendor recommendations and content resources.

1 investor