Best HRTech Companies in Canada
The 916 best HRTech companies in Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Halogen Software.
Canada's HRTech sector is bigger than most people realize: 916 companies tracked, $3.3B in disclosed funding, and one unicorn already in the mix. League leads the funding table at $242M, with 7shifts ($122M) and Certn ($125M) close behind, and the spread tells you something real about where capital has concentrated: benefits infrastructure, shift scheduling, and background screening. The hot themes right now are AI recruitment, HR cloud solutions, predictive analytics, and machine learning applied to workforce decisions, which maps directly to how HRTech is rebuilding talent discovery away from static resumes toward behavioral signals.
So if you're trying to read the room here, the funding momentum is the honest signal. Coverage is flat, but the thematic energy isn't. As shown in 2019 research, early algorithmic hiring tools already showed measurable lift in candidate-fit outcomes, and that foundation is exactly what today's machine learning platforms are building on. BDC, MaRS Discovery District, and Ontario Centre of Innovation keep appearing as lead backers, which suggests institutional capital is still patient on the category. I'd watch the AI recruitment cluster especially hard this quarter, because the infrastructure bets from five years ago are now the pipes that newer predictive tools plug into.
Ranked: Best HRTech companies in Canada
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halogen Software Performance Management & Talent Management Solution | $375M | 109 mo ago | 450 | 2001 | — | — | 9 patents Personalized UI formatting, hierarchical data rendering, competency-based access, and automation stability tools. | — |
| 2 | League Provider of SaaS based digital platform to manage employee health benefits 80Tech top 18%Funding top 23%Innovation top 27%Patents top 27% All 12 signals ▾Techtop 18% Fundingtop 23% Innovationtop 27% Patentstop 27% Moattop 31% Growthtop 35% AItop 45% Customerstop 45% Producttop 46% Marketbottom 47% Globalbottom 41% Newsbottom 37% Tech: 72 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 Funding: Raised $242M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 12 yrs (0.4/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 80/100 | $242M | 15 mo ago | 136 | 2014 | — | WordPress Block EditorUnbounceWordPress+45 | 18 patents AI-driven personalized content, activity recommendation, and wearable behavior analytics platforms. | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 3 | When I Work Employee scheduling and time tracking software | $224M | 55 mo ago | 180 180 → 188 (+4%) | 2010 | Garret Voight Co-Founder | SentryAtlassian StatuspageZendesk+27 | — | — |
| 4 | Visier 🦄 Cloud-based workforce analytics and planning software | $220M | 59 mo ago | 420 | 2010 | Jan Schwarz Co-Founder | SentryAtlassian StatuspageApple iCloud Mail+30 | 25 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | 1 internship |
| 5 | WorkJam Provider of a platform for frontline workforce management and engagement | $167M | 22 mo ago | 315 | 2014 | Dennis Kavelman Co-Founder | WordPressProton MailApple iCloud Mail+25 | 8 patents Secure mobile workforce communication and authentication solutions | 1 internship · 1 partnership |
| 6 | D2L Provider of LMS systems for multiple sectors | $159M | 142 mo ago | 88 | 1999 | John Baker Founder | WordPress Block EditorWordPressSentry+34 | 195 patents Adaptive e‑learning platforms with metadata management, assessment analytics, and scheduling tools | 1 partnership |
| 7 | Certn Provider of background screening and identity verification solutions for businesses | $125M | 15 mo ago | 500 | 2016 | Andrew McLeod Co-Founder & CEO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressSentry+36 | — | — |
| 8 | Intelex Environment health & safety software for manufacturing industry 69Tech top 30%Funding top 36%Product top 36%Market top 38% All 11 signals ▾Techtop 30% Fundingtop 36% Producttop 36% Markettop 38% Talenttop 38% Moattop 39% Growthtop 45% AItop 45% Customersbottom 41% Globalbottom 36% Newsbottom 27% Tech: 52 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare Funding: Raised $123M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 11 yrs (0.1/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $123M | 130 mo ago | 499 | 1992 | Ted Grunau Co-Founder | WordPressSentryMySQL+38 | — | 1 award |
| 9 | 7shifts Restaurant management platform for scheduling, payroll, and team engagement 76Tech top 9%Funding top 21%Customers top 22%Growth top 35% All 12 signals ▾Techtop 9% Fundingtop 21% Customerstop 22% Growthtop 35% Producttop 35% Moattop 35% Markettop 37% Innovationtop 48% Talentbottom 49% Patentsbottom 47% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 27% Tech: 83 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Google Cloud Funding: Raised $122M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 11 yrs (0.7/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100 | $122M | 18 mo ago | 403 | 2011 | Jordan Boesch CEO | Node.jsTypeScriptGraphQL+39 | 3 patents Workforce scheduling software for employee shift planning and management | 1 award |
| 10 | Talent.com Online job board platform for the multi industry | $120M | 51 mo ago | 399 | 2019 | Lucas Martinez Co-Founder & CEO | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Node.js+20 | — | — |
| 11 | Dialogue Cloud-based telemedicine platform for employees and patients | $88M | 70 mo ago | 240 | 2016 | — | HubSpot CMS HubBugHerdAtlassian Statuspage+29 | — | — |
| 12 | ZayZoon Provider of earned wage access, perks, and financial wellness solutions | $80M | 26 mo ago | 102 | 2014 | Jamie Ha Co-Founder | HubSpot CMS HubProton MailApple iCloud Mail+30 | 3 patents On-demand earned wage access platform integrating payroll and real-time disbursement technology. | 1 award |
| 13 | Keep Corporate cards and payment solutions for businesses 55Funding top 26%Tech top 27%Growth top 35%Moat top 38% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 26% Techtop 27% Growthtop 35% Moattop 38% Innovationtop 43% Patentstop 45% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 34% Funding: Raised $76.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 1 yrs (3.0/yr) Tech: 50 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Ses, Amazon Web Services rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $76M | 12 mo ago | 41 | 2019 | Helson Taveras Cofounder | SentryApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+33 | 6 patents Tamper‑resistant secure storage containers for protecting valuables and sensitive items | 2 job openings |
| 14 | Benevity Provider of an enterprise impact platform for corporate social responsibility programs | $69M | 63 mo ago | 818 | 2008 | — | WebflowSentryAtlassian Statuspage+30 | — | 2 awards |
| 15 | ScribbleLive Employee engagement solution | $61M | 104 mo ago | 180 | 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Absorb LMS Web-based learning management solution for corporates | $59M | 105 mo ago | 14 | 2003 | Kimberly Williams Chief Executive Officer | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+30 | — | 1 award |
| 17 | Thoughtexchange Cloud-based idea management solution provider | $58M | 30 mo ago | 192 | 2009 | Dave Macleod CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26 | — | 1 partnership |
| 18 | Ten Thousand Coffees Cloud-based platform for leadership training and peer coaching | $56M | 43 mo ago | 66 | 2014 | Elliott Garcea Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+34 | — | — |
| 19 | Thriver | $55M | 70 mo ago | 61 | 2013 | Yishay Waxman Co-Founder (formerly Platterz) | — | — | — |
| 20 | Achievers Provider of employee recognition and rewards platform with marketplace access | $51M | 176 mo ago | 871 | 2002 | Azuka Charlesnwankwo Founder | WordPress Block EditorWordPressSentry+52 | — | 3 awards |
| 21 | CFI Online finance and banking training and certifications | $48M | 62 mo ago | 309 | 2016 | Scott Powell Co-Founder | TypeScriptZone.jsAngular+22 | — | — |
| 22 | Instant On-demand payment solutions for businesses and individuals | $39M | 35 mo ago | 48 | 2015 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+37 | — | 1 award |
| 23 | Float Financial Solutions Virtual and physical corporate cards for expenses 48Tech top 33%Funding top 36%Growth top 45%Talent top 45% All 8 signals ▾Techtop 33% Fundingtop 36% Growthtop 45% Talenttop 45% Productbottom 48% Marketbottom 37% Globalbottom 36% Customersbottom 15% Tech: 44 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Ses, Amazon Web Services Funding: Raised $34.0M · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $34M | 28 mo ago | 86 | 2020 | Rob Khazzam Co-Founder & CEO | SentryZendeskApple iCloud Mail+38 | — | — |
| 24 | Humi HR Provider of human resources, payroll, benefits, and hiring software solutions | $33M | 41 mo ago | 170 | 2016 | Kevin Kliman Co-Founder | WebflowStripeAmazon Web Services+32 | — | — |
| 25 | LifeSpeak Cloud-based platform for employee wellness 45Tech top 27%Funding top 30%Innovation top 33%Product top 34% All 11 signals ▾Techtop 27% Fundingtop 30% Innovationtop 33% Producttop 34% Markettop 48% Moattop 48% Talentbottom 41% Customersbottom 38% Globalbottom 32% Newsbottom 28% Growthbottom 22% Tech: 61 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services Funding: Raised $31.9M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 6 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $32M | 27 mo ago | 158 | 2004 | Michael Held Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+30 | — | — |
| 26 | Fellow Cloud-based suite solutions for enterprise collaboration | $31M | 55 mo ago | 63 | 2018 | Aydin Mirzaee Co-Founder | Framer SitesApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26 | — | — |
| 27 | Dayforce Developer of human capital management software providing HR and talent solutions | $30M | 184 mo ago | 9,427 | 2008 | — | SalesforceTailwind CSSMicrosoft ASP.NET+26 | — | 1 launch |
| 28 | Axonify Provider of a platform for frontline employee training and task management | $28M | 92 mo ago | 276 | 2011 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+42 | — | — |
| 29 | Borderless AI Provider of employer of record, contractor management, and global payroll services 55Funding top 35%Growth top 35%Tech top 38%News top 43% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 35% Growthtop 35% Techtop 38% Newstop 43% Talenttop 44% Globaltop 45% Productbottom 40% Marketbottom 37% Funding: Raised $27.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $27M | 17 mo ago | — | 2022 | Sean Aggarwal Co-Founder & Chairman | WebflowGoogle Sign-inReact+24 | — | 1 launch |
| 30 | Avanti Human Capital Management for Canadian Companies | $20M | 51 mo ago | 139 | 1980 | Amin Lalani Co CEO | WebflowAmazon Web Servicescore-js+21 | — | — |
| 31 | Explorance Learning assessment and feedback management platform for educational institutions and enterprises | $20M | 54 mo ago | 285 | 2003 | Samer Saab Founder & CEO | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Node.js+17 | — | — |
| 32 | Carebook Provider of online medical records and patient communication platform 11Funding top 34%Product top 42%Market top 50%Global bottom 45% All 7 signals ▾Fundingtop 34% Producttop 42% Markettop 50% Globalbottom 45% Newsbottom 27% Techbottom 15% Growthbottom 10% Funding: Raised $16.3M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) Product: 1 published app (3.0k installs) · Company stage: Acquired rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 11/100 | $16M | 30 mo ago | 48 | 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | Micruity Finance company offering pension management solutions 11Funding top 35%Moat top 39%News top 44%Global bottom 39% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 35% Moattop 39% Newstop 44% Globalbottom 39% Marketbottom 27% Techbottom 25% Funding: Raised $14.2M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 7 yrs (0.9/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · 9 curated direct competitors tracked rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 11/100 | $14M | 10 mo ago | 25 | 2017 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+15 | — | — |
| 34 | Headversity Online platform offering workplace wellness training programs | $13M | 53 mo ago | 96 | 2017 | Ryan Todd CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | — |
| 35 | Evolia Platform offering contingent workforce management solution | $13M | 43 mo ago | 44 | 2015 | Martin Ouellet Founder & CEO | WordPressUnbounceMySQL+26 | — | — |
| 36 | Plum.io Provider of talent assessment platform measuring job fit and durable skills | $12M | 39 mo ago | 50 | 2011 | — | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+21 | — | 1 partnership |
| 37 | Uvaro Provider of a sales training program | $12M | 55 mo ago | 106 | 2010 | — | SentryNode.jsTypeScript+28 | — | — |
| 38 | Ribbon Provider of AI-powered recruiting platform for candidate screening and interviewing | $8M | 14 mo ago | — | 2022 | Dave Vu Co-Founder & Co-CEO | Webflow EcommerceWebflowAmazon Web Services+29 | — | 3 job openings |
| 39 | Alongside Recruitment solution for organziations | $8M | 52 mo ago | 12 | 2014 | — | HubSpot CMS HubNginxHubSpot+14 | — | — |
| 40 | LumiQ Online podcast streaming platform | $7M | 20 mo ago | 69 | 2016 | Michael Kravshik Co-Founder & CEO | SentryAlgoliaSalesforce+24 | — | — |
| 41 | Salus Cloud-based compliance management platform for businesses | $6M | 30 mo ago | 44 | 2018 | Rob Clifford Co-Founder & CTO | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+24 | — | — |
| 42 | FutureFit AI Cloud-based LMS platform for multi-industry | $4M | 2 mo ago | 38 | 2018 | Hamoon Ekhtiari Founder & CEO | WebflowVimeoAmazon Web Services+15 | — | 1 job opening · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 43 | VanHack Online job board platform to hire pre-accessed candidates | $4M | 36 mo ago | 67 | 2014 | — | PlasmicNode.jsTailwind CSS+27 | — | 1 job opening |
| 44 | Andgo Online absence management platform for enterprises | $4M | 22 mo ago | 70 | 2012 | Tom Ross CEO | HubSpot CMS HubVimeocore-js+20 | — | — |
| 45 | Barley Cloud-based compensation management software for businesses | $4M | 39 mo ago | 10 | 2021 | Jafar O Co-Founder | WebflowRubyRuby on Rails+18 | — | — |
| 46 | ZippedScript Web & SaaS-based platform providing student enrollment solutions | $3M | 36 mo ago | 6 | 2018 | Chris Harper Co-Founder | SentryNode.jsJava+18 | — | — |
| 47 | Trustii Platform offers pre hiring and pre rental screening solutions | $3M | 20 mo ago | 9 | 2020 | Jean Gaboury Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | 3 launchs · 2 partnerships |
| 48 | Greenspace Provider of a SaaS-based telehealth platform for mental health providers and patients 48Growth top 35%Tech top 45%Funding top 48%Moat top 48% All 7 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Techtop 45% Fundingtop 48% Moattop 48% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 46% Globalbottom 36% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 32 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $1M | 15 mo ago | 66 | 2015 | Simon Weisz President and Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLSalesforce+20 | — | — |
| 49 | OnTraccr SaaS based project management solutions for the construction industry | $1M | 27 mo ago | 9 | 2019 | — | HubSpot CMS HubStripeLeadfeeder+18 | — | — |
| 50 | Bright Breaks Cloud-based platform for employee wellness benefits | $996K | 14 mo ago | 32 | 2017 | David Howe Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressBetterDocsMySQL+31 | — | — |
Top 12 HRTech companies in Canada
#1
Series C · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2014 · 136 employees$242Mraised▾
League provides a SaaS-based digital platform for employee health benefits. The platform gives employers tools to easily manage their benefits program and deliver healthcare services for employees. The web-based app gives the ability to create personal health spending accounts and tracks employee utilization. It also gives customized offerings for employees, delivered on-site by the best health professionals in the business.
- Feb 2025Series C—
- Feb 2022Series C$95M
- Dec 2021Series C$70M
- Oct 2019Series B—
#2
Series A · Richmond Hill, Ontario · founded 2018 · 38 employees$4.5Mraised▾
Cloud-based LMS platform for multi-industry. It provides an online corporate learning platform for enterprises and governments. Offers courses on professional skills allowing the learners to develop their careers. The courses include assessments.
- Apr 2026Series A—
- Dec 2021Series A$4.5M
- Oct 2018Conventional Debt$1M
#3
Series B · Victoria, British Columbia · founded 2016 · 500 employees$125.3Mraised▾
Provider of background screening and identity verification solutions for businesses. The company delivers criminal record checks, international background checks, and social media background checks. It offers employment verification, education verification, and credential verification. The business provides solutions for property management, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, staffing, and technology industries.
- Feb 2025Conventional Debt$30M
- Apr 2023Series B$30M
- Apr 2022Series B$50M
- Dec 2020Series A$9.5M
#4
Series A · Ottawa, Ontario · founded 2019 · 41 employees$76Mraised▾
Corporate cards and payment solutions for businesses. It provides payment and business accounts for businesses. Businesses can also issue virtual and physical corporate cards to manage, view and control their payments and spending.
- May 2025Venture Debt$3M
- May 2025Conventional Debt$50M
- May 2025Series A$23M
#5
Series C · Regina, Saskatchewan · founded 2011 · 403 employees$121.9Mraised▾
Restaurant management platform for scheduling, payroll, and team engagement. It is a SaaS platform designed to streamline restaurant operations, focusing on scheduling, time clocking, tip management, and payroll. The platform offers tools for team engagement, task management, and communication, aiming to reduce turnover and improve employee satisfaction. It provides features for labor compliance, document storage, and performance management. The platform caters to various restaurant types, including quick service, full service, cafes, bars, pizzerias, and franchises. It offers resources like templates, guides, and a podcast to help restaurants run efficiently. The platform provides integrations, labor cost calculators, and ROI calculators. It is a cloud-based solution that helps restaurants manage their teams, optimize labor costs, and improve overall performance.
- Dec 2024Series C$6M
- Feb 2022Series C$80M
- May 2021Series B$21.5M
- Oct 2019Series A$6M
#6
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2017 · 25 employees$14.2Mraised▾
Finance company offering pension management solutions. It allows users to manage financial insurance products like deferred annuities and pension plans for the retirement of employees. It provides a platform for communicating, verifying, and aggregating annuity-related data. It also offers an API to integrate into current company systems.
- Aug 2025Series A$20M
- Jun 2024Series A$5M
- Apr 2024Series A$4M
- Feb 2022Seed$5.1M
#7
Series D · Montreal, Montreal · founded 2014 · 315 employees$167Mraised▾
Provider of a platform for frontline workforce management and engagement. The platform offers tools for communication, task management, flexible shift scheduling, and learning. It also provides features for audits, forms, and earned wage access. The platform aims to connect frontline workers with targeted communication and training.
- Jul 2024Series D$20M
- Nov 2022Series D$50M
- Aug 2021Series C$35M
- Apr 2020Series C$50M
#8
Seed · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2022$27Mraised▾
Provider of employer of record, contractor management, and global payroll services. The company offers solutions for businesses of all sizes to manage international teams. It handles contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance, allowing companies to hire employees and contractors without establishing foreign entities. The platform integrates with existing structures, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll.
- Jan 2025Seed$5M
- Mar 2024Seed$27M
#9
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2022$8Mraised▾
Provider of AI-powered recruiting platform for candidate screening and interviewing. The platform offers automated interview scheduling, candidate evaluation, and communication tools. It integrates with applicant tracking systems to streamline the hiring process. The platform supports multiple languages and aims to reduce bias in hiring decisions.
- Mar 2025Series A$8M
#10
Series B · Calgary, Alberta · founded 2014 · 102 employees$80.5Mraised▾
Provider of earned wage access, perks, and financial wellness solutions. The company offers on-demand pay, allowing employees access to earned wages before scheduled paydays. It also provides a platform for employee rewards and recognition. Additionally, financial wellness tools are available, including educational courses and customized alerts.
- Mar 2024Series B$15M
- Sep 2023Conventional Debt—
- Sep 2023Series B$34.5M
- Aug 2022Conventional Debt$13M
#11
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2016 · 69 employees$7.2Mraised▾
Online podcast streaming platform. It allows users to stream educational podcasts for learning about finance and accounting. The app is available for android and iOS users.
- Sep 2024PE—
- Aug 2022Series A$3.8M
- May 2021Seed$909.6K
- Jun 2019Seed$845K
#12
Series C · Rossland, British Columbia · founded 2009 · 192 employees$57.8Mraised▾
Thoughtexchange is a cloud-based idea management solution provider. It provides a platform that lets officials within a district have a two-way group conversation. Collaborative leaders can use it to hear the community’s thoughts develop the best ideas. Stakeholders share their thoughts from which discussions can be starred which helps in the discovery of the best ideas and community perceptions.
- Dec 2023Series C$13.5M
- Nov 2020Series B$4M
- Jun 2020Series B$7.3M
- Dec 2019Series B$20M
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