HR Tech Startups

Wrksense provides an agentic AI layer that integrates across existing enterprise recruitment systems to automate hiring workflows without requiring system replacement. The platform learns an organization's unique hiring patterns and connects siloed data to enable intelligent recruitment automation for large enterprises.

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WUZZUF is an online recruitment platform operated by BasharSoft that connects job seekers with employers using data-driven candidate matching. It serves companies and job seekers across Egypt and the Gulf region, with operations in Saudi Arabia and further MENA expansion planned.

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Wyrd applies positive psychology and behavioral economics to build intuitive tools that integrate small, evidence-based behavioral prompts into the daily work routine. It aims to help organizations improve workplace culture and performance while keeping employees engaged.

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X0PA AI is an AI and machine learning SaaS platform for recruitment and talent acquisition, using data-driven matching to make hiring decisions more objective and reduce bias. It serves enterprise hiring teams and organizations, offering explainable, compliant AI recruitment software.

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Xapa is a gamified "do-it" learning platform that uses five-minute daily play sessions to build workplace behaviors and human skills such as adaptability, judgment, and collaboration. It targets companies driving business transformation and AI readiness, serving employees and managers across all levels through interactive quests and AI avatars of company leaders.

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薪资通 (Xinzitong) is a payroll and HR platform that handles attendance calculation, salary computation connected directly to China's tax authority systems, salary disbursement across 200+ cities, localized individual income tax filing, and encrypted pay slips. It serves HR and payroll teams and integrates with mainstream HR SaaS systems.

1 investor

Yenza provides a digital platform for students to assess their strengths through psychometric testing, explore career options, choose school subjects strategically, and build applications to tertiary institutions. The platform combines self-discovery tools, real-time admission score calculations, program matching across institutions, and application coaching for students navigating school-to-study transitions.

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Yobstech builds AI-powered hiring solutions designed to support equitable recruitment practices and enhance human connection in the hiring process. The company serves organizations seeking to improve hiring fairness and outcomes through technology-enabled coaching and feedback.

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Yomly is a cloud-based HR and payroll platform that automates payroll, compliance, and core HR operations for enterprises and businesses of all sizes. Originally launched in 2018 as EmiratesHR, it focuses on localised workflows for the GCC, wider MENA region, and Southeast Asia.

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WorkTango (formerly YouEarnedIt) provides an employee experience platform combining employee surveys and insights with recognition and rewards, along with reporting, analytics, and HRIS integrations. It is aimed at organizations seeking to measure employee engagement and run recognition programs.

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Yourator is an online job platform focused on connecting job seekers with startups and digital companies, offering listings for full-time roles and internships. It also provides resume-building tools, career articles, and executive/headhunting recruitment services.

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Yourney is a leadership development platform that pairs employees—such as high potentials, new leaders, and managers—with coaches offering unlimited sessions and practical tools, alongside a dashboard to track usage, progress, and impact. It serves organizations seeking to develop their talent and leadership in alignment with company values and strategy.

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YouScience helps education leaders across the United States connect students to career pathways by assessing their natural aptitudes and linking them to educational and career opportunities. The company provides aptitude discovery, analytics, certifications, and work-based experience platforms used in over 7,000 schools across all 50 states.

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YouShift provides AI-powered software that automates shift scheduling for hospitals, reducing reliance on manual processes and dedicated scheduling staff. The platform targets broader healthcare workforce management operations.

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Marmot Benefits provides debt relief as an employee benefit, allowing workers to access retirement savings when facing personal debt burdens. The service supports financial wellness and retirement readiness across workplace savings plans.

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Yuna is an AI-powered wellness coach designed to help users manage stress, improve mood, and develop emotional resilience through evidence-based psychological techniques. The platform offers voice-enabled conversations and customizable support sessions for individuals seeking personal growth and mental well-being.

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Zaddons builds HR and workforce management solutions for enterprise HR teams. The company focuses on user-centered design informed by extensive research and integration with existing HRIS ecosystems.

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Zaggle provides spend management software for businesses of all sizes, automating payments, expenses, and rewards. It issues prepaid and business credit cards and offers fintech workflow tools, focused on the Indian market.

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ZEDRA provides fund transfer agency and investor services, managing investor registers, processing transactions, and delivering regulatory reporting for private funds across multiple jurisdictions. The company serves fund managers and their investor bases through digital infrastructure including investor portal access and KYC onboarding workflows.

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Zela automates core workforce tasks for private security guards — attendance, reporting, and payroll — delivered through WhatsApp without a dedicated app. The company is built in Latin America and targets the physical security industry.

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Zeligate builds hiring software that streamlines recruitment workflows by reducing administrative friction and enabling fair, transparent candidate evaluation. The platform serves hiring teams and recruiters across organizations of all sizes.

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Zelo is a learning platform that distributes employee training courses across multiple communication channels, automates compliance tracking and renewal, and integrates with existing training content. It serves regulated industries and enterprises that need to streamline course distribution, manager oversight, and audit documentation.

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Zen Planner provides all-in-one business management software for fitness studios and gyms, featuring membership management, class scheduling, payment processing, and member communication tools. The platform is designed to help fitness business owners operate and grow their studios.

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