Startups Directory

Rippling is a unified HR, IT, and finance platform built on a single employee data graph that automatically propagates changes across all connected business systems. It eliminates manual data entry and reduces security risks by serving as the single source of truth for employee information across payroll, benefits, SSO, IT management, bill pay, and corporate cards. The platform is designed for companies that want to streamline operations across traditionally disconnected systems with a modern, integrated approach rather than legacy point solutions.

Jobandtalent is a world-leading marketplace connecting workers with temporary jobs in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, and e-commerce. The platform enables workers to find flexible, reliable employment with full-time benefits (pensions, sick pay, health insurance) while allowing employers to post roles and match with pre-screened candidates. The company combines marketplace technology with AI agents to reduce time-to-hire from 8 weeks to 3 weeks and delivers 30% productivity gains versus traditional staffing incumbents.

Mercor operates a dual-sided marketplace connecting domain experts (engineers, lawyers, consultants, doctors) with AI labs and enterprises for specialized evaluation, testing, and training work. The platform sources, vets, and places talent on project-based roles while AI companies use contractor feedback to refine frontier models. Mercor manages over 30,000 contractors paid collectively $1.5M daily, working with top-5 AI labs including OpenAI and Anthropic, and generates revenue through a margin on successful placements.

Personio is a cloud-based HR management platform that centralizes recruiting, onboarding, time tracking, performance management, and compliance in a single system for SMEs and startups. The platform eliminates fragmented HR processes by consolidating employee data, workflows, and analytics while offering AI-powered insights through Personio Assistant. It integrates with over 200 business applications and serves as an alternative to legacy HR systems, enabling HR teams to operate more efficiently while improving employee experience.

Trusted Health operates a dual-sided marketplace connecting nurses and allied health professionals with flexible travel jobs while providing healthcare systems with workforce management solutions. For clinicians, it offers real-time job matching with transparent compensation details and a dedicated Clinical Care Team. For hospitals and health systems, Works—their B2B product—enables data-driven staffing to manage both predictable and unpredictable workforce fluctuations, from seasonality to acute callouts.

Employment Hero is an AI-powered Employment Operating System that automates the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding through payroll, benefits, and compliance management. Built by an employment lawyer and product technologist, it serves 300,000+ businesses managing 2 million employees globally, including EOR capabilities through Global Teams. Unlike traditional HRIS platforms that act as systems of record, Employment Hero functions as a system of action, with AI automating manual workflows and triggering next moves autonomously. The company differentiates through Swag, a consumer-facing superapp that serves employees alongside employers.

Omnipresent is an Employer of Record (EOR) and HR SaaS platform that enables companies to hire and manage remote employees across 80+ countries without establishing local legal entities. It centralizes contracts, payroll, tax compliance, and HR administration—handling local regulations, multi-currency payments, and statutory requirements across jurisdictions. The platform is particularly strong in European markets (UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Nordics) with SOC 2 certification and integrations with 20+ HRIS systems. Omnipresent was acquired by Deel in 2025, expanding its global reach.

Job&Talent is a workforce-as-a-service marketplace that connects companies with pre-screened hourly and temporary workers across logistics, manufacturing, retail, and hospitality. The platform uses AI-driven matching algorithms to automate hiring from sourcing and screening through onboarding and payroll. Unlike traditional gig platforms, Job&Talent offers workers employee-like benefits including pension contributions, sick pay, holiday pay, and health insurance, differentiating itself through stability and comprehensive worker protections.