Startup list · Global
Employee benefits startups
Below are the top global employee benefits startups, ranked by total funding. Together the 50 companies on this list have raised a combined $10B, and include 10 unicorns. The strongest hubs are United States, United Kingdom, Japan.
$10Bcombined funding · 50 companies
United Statestop hub
50companies shown
10unicorns
Ranked by total funding · Updated 2026-10-31 · Source: Dealroom
| # | Company | Founded | HQ | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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RipplingUnicorn
Human resource management company that offers an all-in-one platform to help manage HR and IT operations
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2012 | San Francisco, United States | $1.8B |
| 2 |
 A
Alight
Cloud-based human capital technology and services provider that empowers organizations to manage employee benefits, health, wealth, and wellbeing
|
2017 | Lincolnshire, United States | $1.6B |
| 3 |
 B
BrexUnicorn
Corporate spend management platform with integrated financial services
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2017 | San Francisco, United States | $1.1B |
| 4 |
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VestwellUnicorn
Digital platform allows for seamless plan design, automated on-boarding, and low-cost investment strategies, making it easier for employers to offer a retirement plan
|
2016 | New York City, United States | $623M |
| 5 |
 R
RemoteUnicorn
Global employment platform for payroll and compliance.
|
2019 | San Francisco, United States | $496M |
| 6 |
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GuidelineUnicorn
A retirement plan platform that offers the all-inclusive 401(k) and full-stack solution for growing businesses
|
2015 | San Mateo, United States | $339M |
| 7 |
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SmartHRUnicorn
Cloud HR software for labor and talent management
|
2013 | Tokyo, Japan | $335M |
| 8 |
 A
Angle HealthUnicorn
AI platform for level-funded small-business health plans
|
2019 | San Francisco, United States | $329M |
| 9 |
 B
Beam Benefits
Digital employee benefits platform integrating AI underwriting
|
2012 | Columbus, United States | $296M |
| 10 |
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Yu Life
Brings together life insurance, wellbeing and rewards in one simple app
|
2016 | London, United Kingdom | $240M |
| 11 |
 U
Upsider$25M+ revenue
Corporate cards and payment solutions, targeting fast-growing companies, including startups aiming for IPO
|
2018 | Tokyo, Japan | $201M |
| 12 |
 H
HealthHero$100M+ revenue
Virtual healthcare provider
|
2019 | London, United Kingdom | $198M |
| 13 |
 T
ThatchUnicorn
Employer health budgets and ICHRA/CHOICE benefits platform
|
2021 | San Francisco, United States | $192M |
| 14 |
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CurativeUnicorn
Health insurance rebuilt: zero out-of-pocket care with AI-powered simplicity
|
2020 | Austin, United States | $158M |
| 15 |
 B
Branch App$25M+ revenue
Helping businesses offer accelerated pay and digital banking to empower their workers
|
2015 | Tampa, United States | $153M |
| 16 |
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Snappy$25M+ revenue
Gifting company with platforms that combine fun, personal experiences with advanced technology to take the guesswork out of gifting
|
2015 | New York City, United States | $130M |
| 17 |
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Padoa$25M+ revenue
Developed a tool for monitoring the health of employees at work
|
2016 | Paris, France | $116M |
| 18 |
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Unmind
Unmind is a workplace mental health platform. We empower employees to live more fulfilling and balanced lives by changing the way organisations think about mental health
|
2016 | London, United Kingdom | $96M |
| 19 |
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Dialogue
Virtual healthcare and wellness platform offering integrated telemedicine and employee assistance services to organizations
|
2016 | Montreal, Canada | $88M |
| 20 |
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Kashable
Providing Socially Responsible Credit™ to enhance the financial well-being of the American workforce
|
2013 | Town of Pelham, United States | $86M |
| 21 |
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WarpFast growing
Payroll and Compliance for Startups
|
2023 | New York City, United States | $81M |
| 22 |
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Vitamina CL
Employer-sponsored childcare and early education centers.
|
2006 | Chile | $80M |
| 23 |
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InsGeek
Digital group insurance and employee commercial insurance SaaS
|
2014 | Haidian, China | $75M |
| 24 |
 A
AwardcoUnicorn
Awardco | Employee Recognition and Rewards
|
2015 | Lindon, United States | $70M |
| 25 |
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New Stand
Improving workplace culture and providing convenience and care for employees
|
2014 | New York City, United States | $70M |
| 26 |
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Cushon$25M+ revenue
Formerly Smarterly, fintech company that provides investment, pension, financial wellbeing and workplace savings
|
2014 | London, United Kingdom | $69M |
| 27 |
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Ease Entertainment Services
A company offering solutions to help insurance brokers
|
2015 | San Francisco, United States | $69M |
| 28 |
 C
Cobee
Helps increase the satisfaction of employees by increasing their salary in an easy way, without the company increasing salary costs or having to implement complex administrative processes
|
2019 | Madrid, Spain | $62M |
| 29 |
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ElevateDealroom profile unavailable
Providing employees with better benefits and a more modern platform to use them on
|
2020 | Denver, United States | $60M |
| 30 |
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Peppy
Employee healthcare benefits company that supports underserved areas of healthcare including fertility, pregnancy and menopause
|
2018 | London, United Kingdom | $58M |
| 31 |
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Noyo$25M+ revenue
Builds the infrastructure to power communication between carriers and broker platforms through flexible, carrier-agnostic APIs
|
2011 | San Francisco, United States | $58M |
| 32 |
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Maxwell Health
A technology platform and innovative marketplace solution that makes benefits and HR simple
|
2012 | Boston, United States | $57M |
| 33 |
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NstockFast growingDealroom profile unavailable
Stock compensation SaaS managing equity incentive plans
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2022 | Tokyo, Japan | $56M |
| 34 |
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ThreeFlow$25M+ revenue
ThreeFlow | A Benefits Placement System
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2015 | Chicago, United States | $54M |
| 35 |
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XO Health Inc.
A technology-led health plan platform for employers, brokers, and third-party administrators, offering real-time data and advanced analytics
|
2021 | Alpharetta, United States | $52M |
| 36 |
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Giift
Loyalty Solution Provider & Rewards Program |Gift Card Solutions
|
2012 | Downtown Core, Singapore | $50M |
| 37 |
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Candidly$25M+ revenue
Student debt repayment & refi made easy for the enterprise via SaaS
|
2016 | New York City, United States | $50M |
| 38 |
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Wonderschool
Offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes to ensure every child has access to early education that helps them realize their potential
|
2016 | San Francisco, United States | $49M |
| 39 |
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FitOn Health (formerly, Peerfit)Dealroom profile unavailable
A corporate wellness platform combining digital health content with a national network of in-person fitness experiences for all age groups
|
2011 | Orlando, United States | $49M |
| 40 |
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BenDealroom profile unavailable
The all-in-one platform for any company to personalize benefits and rewards by marrying a modern software (SaaS) platform with per-employee Mastercards and financial infrastructure
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2019 | London, United Kingdom | $47M |
| 41 |
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Take Command Health
Innovative health insurance software for small employers and independent professionals
|
2014 | Richardson, United States | $46M |
| 42 |
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Oxbridge Health
Data-driven Episode Benefit Plans featuring bundled pricing and cost transparency to reduce employer healthcare expenditures
|
2023 | Norwalk, United States | $45M |
| 43 |
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Routematic
Provides AI-based corporate transport management tools to plan, monitor and automate employee commutes efficiently
|
2013 | Bengaluru, India | $45M |
| 44 | Z ZenzapDealroom profile unavailable An innovative messaging platform enhances team productivity with secure communication and integrated professional tools | 2022 | Israel | $44M |
| 45 |
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&Open
On brand, on point, on time. Certified B Corp gifting.
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2017 | Dublin, Ireland | $42M |
| 46 |
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Dianmi Technology
Digital human resources service platform for enterprises
|
2015 | Guangzhou, China | $42M |
| 47 |
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PeopleXDealroom profile unavailable
AI-powered human resources platform for employee success
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2023 | Tokyo, Japan | $42M |
| 48 |
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Yuzu HealthFast growing
Administers custom-built employer health plans
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2022 | New York City, United States | $41M |
| 49 |
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Vivvi
Vivvi provides employer-sponsored, on and near site childcare for companies of all sizes
|
2018 | New York City, United States | $41M |
| 50 |
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ifeelDealroom profile unavailable
Enterprise mental health platform reducing absenteeism
|
2017 | Getafe, Spain | $40M |
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