Companies in HRTech
There are 65,625 companies in HRTech which include Workday, Cornerstone, Gusto, Upwork, Hinge Health. 8,779 companies in HRTech are funded, with 4,103 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 83 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in HRTech (16,886), followed by India
(8,522), and then United Kingdom (6,380).
2026 has seen the creation of 2,027 HRTech companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 3,301 new companies launched every year. Most number of HRTech startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and Harvard Business School.
Here is a List of top companies in HRTech

1. Workday
Developer of cloud software for human resources finance and operations. The software provides tools for managing workforce planning, payroll, financial accounting, and contract lifecycle management. The platform integrates data across business functions to assist with organizational management and administrative tasks. It includes artificial intelligence capabilities designed to automate workflows and support decision-making processes for enterprise management.
Key facts about Workday
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Pleasanton (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $352M
- Investors: Greylock Partners, T. Rowe Price and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 15, 2013, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 88/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 8,497 Competitors

2. Cornerstone
Provider of a platform for talent experience and workforce agility. The platform offers learning management, career development, performance management, and recruiting capabilities. It also provides skills transformation, workforce intelligence, and solutions for various industries. The platform aims to help organizations build a skilled and agile workforce.
Key facts about Cornerstone
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Santa Monica (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $64.4M
- Investors: Luminous Ventures, Bay Partners and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Nov 08, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 6,279 Competitors
3. Gusto
Cloud-based payroll, benefits, and HR software for small and medium-sized businesses. Its core offering is software delivered online, with API integrations and automation features designed to help SMBs manage back-office operations more efficiently.
Key facts about Gusto
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $718M
- Investors: T. Rowe Price, CapitalG and 85 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, May 13, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 5,950 Competitors
4. Upwork
Provider of freelance marketplace connecting businesses with independent talents. It offers an AI powered suggestions, screening questions, and boosted proposals for visibility, built-in tool with screenshots and activity logs for hourly work transparency . It provides in-app messaging, file sharing, video calls, and mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Key facts about Upwork
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $74M
- Investors: Benchmark, Sigma Partners and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 10, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 83/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3,410 Competitors

5. Hinge Health
Provider of virtual physical therapy and digital pain care solutions. It offers personalized care combining expert clinical care and advanced technology. The platform includes exercise demonstrations, personalized goal setting, and communication with a care team. A women's pelvic health program is also available, addressing various needs throughout a woman's life. The company aims to improve mobility, aid injury recovery, and prepare patients for surgery.
Key facts about Hinge Health
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $854M
- Investors: Tiger Global Management, Coatue and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Oct 22, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 83/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 478 Competitors
