Companies in HRTech
There are 55,367 companies in HRTech which include Workday, LinkedIn, Cornerstone, Zaggle, Gusto. 8,536 companies in HRTech are funded, with 4,028 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 81 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in HRTech (15,448), followed by India
(7,512), and then United Kingdom (5,508).
2026 has seen the creation of 1,315 HRTech companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 2,906 new companies launched every year. Most number of HRTech startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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, New Enterprise Associates and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 15, 2013, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 88/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 7,260 Competitors
2. LinkedIn
Network of resources for professional networking, job searching, and skill development. It provides a platform for individuals to connect with other professionals in their industry. The network facilitates opportunities to find employment and internships across various sectors. Additionally, it offers learning resources for developing business, technical, and creative skills.
Key facts about LinkedIn
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Sunnyvale (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $144M
- Investors: Bain Capital Ventures, EchoVC Partners and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 17, 2013, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 7,548 Competitors

3. 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: Bay Partners, Meritech and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Nov 08, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 5,346 Competitors
4. Zaggle
Platform designed to streamline business spends, payments, and rewards through automated and innovative workflows. It provides innovative solutions for business spend management, payments, and rewards through automated and streamlined workflows. Its comprehensive platform offers flexible and practical approaches to forward-thinking enterprises, simplifying employee benefits, expenses, allowances, and channel partner incentives. Its suite of products includes prepaid cards, digital rewards, and recognition platforms, serving businesses across various industries.
Key facts about Zaggle
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.7M
- Investors: Mavericks, Ventureast and 33 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 16, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 62 Competitors
5. 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: Y Combinator, T. Rowe Price and 85 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, May 13, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 5,168 Competitors
