HR SaaS startups in China
There are 253 HR SaaS startups in China which include Lynk, ViAct, Yunxuetang, Beisen, Neufast. Out of these, 115 startups are funded, with 46 having secured Series A+ funding, and 2 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 7 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Columbia Business School, Harvard University and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
Here is the list of top HR SaaS startups in China
1. Lynk
Cloud-based enterprise collaboration platform for knowledge management. It offers a platform for knowledge management as a service that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to link clients with experts in various fields from a database. It connects users and staff to do research for tasks such as regional expansion, product-market fit, and due diligence. It also includes collaboration capabilities, such as the ability for teams to automatically transcribe question-and-answer sessions, search transcripts, and share notes.
Key facts about Lynk
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Hong Kong (China)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $35M
- Investors: MassMutual Ventures, Brewer Lane Ventures and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 01, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 150 Competitors
2. ViAct
Developer of an AI-powered platform for workplace safety and monitoring. The platform provides video analytics, real-time alerts, and data visualization. It offers solutions for permit to work systems, digital works supervision, and project control. The platform supports environmental monitoring, PPE detection, and danger zone alerts. It also includes fleet management and confined space monitoring capabilities.
Key facts about ViAct
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Hong Kong (China)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.3M
- Investors: Vectr Ventures, Orbit Ventures and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 16, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 60/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 7 of 1,080 Competitors
3. Yunxuetang
YXT is a developer of enterprise-focused learning management solution provider. It provides management tools for internal employee training and has features such as knowledge management, video conferencing, real-time alerts, collaborative learning solutions, curriculum resources and others. It also has an online courses platform for professional training.
Key facts about Yunxuetang
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Suzhou (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $373M
- Investors: Yunfeng Capital, Centurium Capital and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Mar 30, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 59/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 18 of 2,376 Competitors
4. Beisen
Beisen provides SaaS-based talent management and measurement solutions. Its iTalent platform provides companies comprehensive human resource solutions including talent assessment, recruitment management, performance management, staff feedback, and employee surveys. It is the first social communication, recruitment and job-hunting application that is integrated to Sina Weibo and Tencent Weibo in China. Claims that its clients include more than 60% of China's top 500 corporations
Key facts about Beisen
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Beijing (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $389M
- Investors: Matrix Partners China, Sequoia Capital and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 11, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 58/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 38 of 3,057 Competitors
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5. Neufast
Provider of AI-powered video interview platform for recruitment. This platform automates the initial stages of the hiring process, using AI to analyze candidate video interviews for competency and fit. The system provides automated scoring and reporting, allowing recruiters to efficiently screen large applicant pools. Candidates can complete interviews at their convenience, and the platform supports multiple languages. The technology aims to reduce bias and improve the efficiency and accuracy of recruitment.
Key facts about Neufast
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.1M
- Investors: Wavemaker Partners, Orbit Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, May 06, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 57/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 604 Competitors