HR Tech Startups

Viventium provides payroll and HR software specifically designed for healthcare providers, including solutions for staff hiring, retention, and labor compliance management.

3 investors

Volunteero provides a volunteer management platform for charitable organizations and nonprofits to recruit, onboard, deploy, and track volunteers. The platform includes a volunteer marketplace, application tracking, training management, scheduling, reporting, and communication tools.

3 investors

Wagepoint is a Canadian payroll software provider that serves small businesses, bookkeepers, and accountants. The company offers easy-to-use payroll tools with Canadian-based customer support to help teams manage accurate and timely payroll.

3 investors

WedgeHR provides a one-way video interviewing platform that enables job candidates to record responses on their own schedule, with hiring teams able to review, analyze, and collaborate on candidates through AI-powered summaries and structured feedback tools. The platform serves recruiting and hiring teams seeking to streamline their screening process.

3 investors

3 investors

Windmill is an AI-powered performance management platform that automates and accelerates employee performance reviews by analyzing work context and drafting reviews, achieving 90% faster cycle times with high employee satisfaction.

3 investors

Worc is a Brazilian job matching platform that connects hospitality workers in bars and restaurants with employment opportunities. The platform enables candidates to complete profiles, access courses for skill development, and receive job offers with reported 27% above-market salaries.

3 investors

Worca is a talent recruitment platform focused on identifying and hiring committed professionals, particularly from Asia, based on work ethic and persistence rather than pedigree or connections.

3 investors

WorkHuman provides a team recognition and rewards platform that enables organizations to celebrate and recognize teams for their workplace accomplishments. The platform integrates social recognition with redemption options for products and experiences from major brands.

3 investors

Workday provides a cloud-based platform that uses AI agents to automate and manage HR, finance, IT, legal, and frontline operations processes for enterprises and midsize businesses. Its applications include human capital management, payroll, financial management/ERP, and contract lifecycle management.

3 investors

WorkOnward is a local hiring platform that connects job seekers with small businesses in their neighborhood. The platform prioritizes proximity and accessibility, allowing workers to find jobs within walking distance and enabling small business owners to post positions for free and hire nearby candidates without traditional resume-based screening.

3 investors

Works Applications develops ERP software packages optimized for Japanese companies and their business practices, serving enterprises with financial and operational management needs. The company reports around 2,500 customer deployments and a high fit rate using standard features, and also pursues natural language processing research and DX initiatives with government agencies.

3 investors

WorkX.io is an AI-powered online marketplace that connects job seekers and freelancers with employers and clients across fields such as writing, graphic design, programming, and marketing. It offers job matching, one-click applications, resume building, job tracking, and collaboration tools like messaging and file sharing.

3 investors

Your360 AI runs interview-based 360-degree feedback programs where an AI coach conducts voice conversations with employees and their feedback providers, then synthesizes the results into coaching themes and a prioritized growth plan. It targets HR leaders and teams seeking executive-grade feedback and coaching at scale across an organization.

3 investors

ZayZoon provides earned wage access solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, allowing employees to access earned wages before payday to improve financial wellness. The platform targets HR teams managing SMB workforces and aims to reduce financial stress, improve employee retention, and increase performance.

3 investors

Zazos is a platform for enterprise operations that unifies business data and uses AI to extend or create missing capabilities, replacing legacy systems. It offers pre-built applications for expenses, time off, and evaluations alongside custom app creation through natural language, with built-in governance and audit trails.

3 investors

Zelt is an employee platform designed to help businesses manage payroll, tax, and payslip administration. The product focuses on improving employee productivity and workplace experience.

3 investors

ZENKIGEN is a Japanese company that develops human-centered technology combining IT, science, and design, focused on products and services related to work and hiring for both individuals and companies. Its stated aim is to help working people realize their potential.

3 investors

Zorro provides a platform that uses data science to help employers manage health benefits more flexibly, allowing employees to select coverage that matches their individual needs rather than rigid group plans.

3 investors

Kakutoku is a B2B marketplace platform that connects companies with vetted sales professionals and outsourced sales teams to handle new business development, from cold calling to deal closure and sales strategy. It serves large enterprises and growth-stage companies across 40+ industries in Japan.

3 investors

Medley develops digital healthcare platforms and services for the Japanese medical industry, including a job placement site for healthcare workers, telemedicine services, and medical information resources. The company aims to improve healthcare delivery, operational efficiency for medical institutions, and patient experience through technology solutions.

3 investors

Linc provides online services supporting foreign nationals in Japan through education, career advancement, and employment opportunities across various life stages. The company operates a paid job placement service licensed in Japan.

3 investors

YOLO JAPAN operates a suite of life support media and services for foreign residents in Japan, including job matching platforms, housing information sites, and SIM card services. The company targets foreign workers and residents seeking employment, housing, healthcare, and other essential services within Japan.

3 investors

HireRoo provides tools to measure and visualize engineers' "AI collaboration" skills using its proprietary Software Engineering Index (SEI), offering products for hiring interviews (with Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot), AI-usage assessment, and skill development, plus a CTO-as-a-Service advisory offering. It serves companies building software engineering organizations that want to hire, evaluate, and train AI-native developers.

3 investors