MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and social impact, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge connects high-potential startups with industry experts and investors to foster innovation and facilitate growth. The accelerator operates on a non-equity model, allowing entrepreneurs to maintain full ownership of their companies while benefiting from strategic partnerships and tailored training programs. Through its diverse initiatives, such as targeted accelerator programs like MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech, the organization aims to drive impactful change and enhance the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Human Resources

Fixa

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Fixa is a fintech company focused on enhancing workforce management for African businesses that employ temporary workers. It operates a digital staffing platform designed to formalize the informal workforce sector by automating key processes such as recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, time and attendance tracking, and performance analytics. Through its comprehensive services, Fixa aims to provide young individuals with stable job opportunities, enabling them to achieve decent work and reliable income.

HireVolume

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
HireVolume is establishing a network of recruiters, hiring managers, and recruiting operations professionals who want to improve their frontline staffing methods.

Popple

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Popple is an inbound hiring engine that helps companies attract, nurture and convert the best candidates. Popple engages candidates that land on your careers page. It then helps to educate them further about your company and available positions. Detailed insights into how candidates behave on your careers page. Make better decisions and select only the best candidates. Integrating Popple takes only a couple of minutes. Implementation is simple, and can be done by anyone with our quick two step process.

Feelalytics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Mindful Appy is the only software suite for the NEI™ Collect Emotional Data Anonymously Review emotional state by team, department, group, or region Mindful Appy preserves the psychological safety of individual employees while empowering them to express their feelings.

Talentu

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Talentu is a hiring software startup focused on enhancing job matching for unskilled job-seekers and companies. By integrating artificial intelligence and automation, Talentu aims to improve the quality and efficiency of talent selection, retention, and training processes. The platform is designed to identify, train, and manage teams more effectively while forecasting the future performance of candidates. This approach not only streamlines the hiring process but also helps organizations build a more productive and efficient workforce.

excelHERate

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
excelHERate enables organizations to hire based on their transferable skills and potential, not pedigree.

checkme AI

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
checkme AI provides companies with the HR development tools to improve performance, increasing profitability, and equality in organizations. Rather than focus mostly on measuring skills, they measure motivation and job mastery (passion/perception/proficiency). By measuring passion and job mastery Checkme AI is able to tell not only whether a person can do the job, but also if they are able to do it well.

Aequales

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Aequales is a leading Latin American consultancy specializing in corporate gender equality and diversity. It leverages data from over 2,000 companies to drive organizational transformation, promoting equal opportunities and working conditions for men and women. With a client base spanning 13 countries and over 300 companies, Aequales offers services including diagnosis, measurement, consulting, training, and awareness programs to foster inclusive workplaces.

FairHire

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
FairHire is an applicant tracking system that focuses on creating an anonymous hiring process to reduce bias and enhance fairness in recruitment. The platform employs behavioral science-based people analytics to support organizations in streamlining their hiring procedures while upholding ethical standards. Designed specifically for large enterprises, FairHire's system addresses crucial aspects such as distribution, compliance, and security. By offering a fully anonymized blind hiring program, it enables companies to effectively process candidates for both experienced and entry-level positions, fostering improved candidate engagement and innovative hiring practices. The emphasis on fair decision-making and employer branding positions FairHire as a valuable tool for organizations aiming to promote diversity and inclusion in their workforce.

StoreyLine

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
StoreyLine is a movement to drive employee and client happiness through meaningful, mission-driven gifts & experiences, leading to higher retention and powerful recruitment strategies.

Momlancers

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Momlancers is a company that focuses on connecting talented mothers with organizations seeking project-based talent. It operates a software platform that facilitates hiring solutions in various fields, including consultancy, human resources, marketing, coaching, and freelance work. The platform allows companies to find suitable candidates for specific projects in areas such as landing pages, drafting, design, web applications, and production. By targeting professional moms, Momlancers aims to promote both professional and personal satisfaction for its users while helping organizations fulfill their staffing needs.

Claira

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Claira is an AI-powered competency analytics engine that assists organizations in understanding their talent and improving their hiring processes. Founded in 2020 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Claira offers a platform that leverages a comprehensive dataset of competencies to provide insights into the current workforce, identify gaps, and analyze trends and future needs. This enables businesses to dynamically match resources and make informed decisions about their talent management strategies.

Glickon S.p.A.

Funding Round in 2019
Gickon is a predictive Employee Experience and People Analytics platform that allows HR & business leaders professionals to to inform and improve strategic decision making.

Legably

Grant in 2019
Legably is an online platform that offers flexible, on-demand staffing solutions for attorneys seeking temporary assistance with legal projects and client needs. It enables solo practitioners and small law firms to manage larger or specialized projects by connecting them with a network of vetted, licensed attorneys. Users can post their project requirements on the platform, allowing them to solicit help from other legal professionals. Legably takes care of the hiring process, ensuring that the selected attorneys meet the necessary qualifications, and manages payroll and administrative tasks, thus alleviating the burden on law firms and individual lawyers. This service is particularly beneficial for handling cases that require specific expertise or when firms experience resource constraints.

DoorSpace

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
DoorSpace is a cloud-based SaaS platform aimed at enhancing the retention and development of clinical talent within healthcare organizations. By focusing on what motivates employees to stay rather than why they leave, DoorSpace enables organizations to foster a supportive workplace. The platform streamlines workflows by reducing administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to spend more time on patient care. It offers a centralized data management system that facilitates collaboration and real-time updates of critical personnel information, such as licensure and certifications. This ensures that healthcare leaders have the insights needed for informed decision-making, significantly improving operational efficiency. Furthermore, DoorSpace addresses common pain points, such as delays in staffing processes, inefficiencies in reporting, and the inability to quickly assess clinician strengths and weaknesses. By automating back-office tasks and providing transparency across the workforce, DoorSpace helps organizations optimize their resources, enhance employee satisfaction, and ultimately improve patient care outcomes.

TALENT ON DEMAND

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Talent On Demand is a consulting agency. They serve businesses and the human resources sector. It offers consulting, executive search, marketplace, marketing, finance, and product design.

Pangea

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Pangea.app, Inc. operates an online platform that connects companies with college students for freelance projects, particularly in marketing and graphic design. Established in 2016 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the platform serves as a marketplace where businesses can communicate directly with students, manage payments through a secure gateway, and rate performance to ensure accountability. By utilizing a proprietary dataset and artificial intelligence, Pangea.app enhances the matching process, enabling companies to access skilled talent early in their careers while allowing students to showcase their abilities. The company's mission focuses on providing equitable access to high-skill opportunities, making it easier for businesses to find and hire college freelancers for part-time engagements.

Eduemplea

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Eduemplea operates a training center focused on providing education that prepares individuals for quality and relevant employment opportunities in South America. The company offers various training programs designed to address the challenges of a competitive job market. Its services include analyzing current employment situations, designing and implementing effective training programs, and facilitating employee selection processes. By enhancing the professional and personal development skills of individuals, Eduemplea aims to increase productivity and competitiveness for both employees and the companies that hire them.

Ingeni

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Ingeni operates a global network of data science-driven game rooms designed to assist organizations in assessing and hiring employees. These game rooms utilize innovative methodologies to evaluate soft skills, facilitating talent identification both externally and within existing teams. The services offered extend to organizational development and career consulting, making them suitable for investors conducting team assessments during due diligence procedures. By integrating data-driven insights into the recruitment and assessment processes, Ingeni provides companies with a comprehensive approach to optimize their human capital management.

FV

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
FastVisa Inc. is a company that specializes in providing visa assistance to individuals seeking immigration. Established in 2016 and based in Dallas, Texas, it operates an online platform that simplifies the visa preparation process. Users can easily sign up, complete a questionnaire, and submit their forms after undergoing error checks. FastVisa offers its services to various sectors, including nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, government agencies, law firms, and corporate human resources. The platform is designed to make immigration processes more efficient and affordable, equipping organizations with the necessary tools to assist a larger number of immigrants in their applications for legal status.

SkillsEngine

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
SkillsEngine is a software provider that specializes in converting unstructured text into detailed occupational metadata, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The company's applications integrate seamlessly into existing software systems, enhancing capabilities in candidate screening, job matching, and reporting. By translating job descriptions, resumes, and other skill-related texts into structured information, SkillsEngine enables organizations to better understand the skills required by employers, thereby simplifying the hiring process. As a division of the Center for Employability Outcomes at Texas State Technical College in Austin, Texas, SkillsEngine addresses the growing demand for skilled talent amid workforce changes and technological advancements, bridging the gap between industry competency needs and educational institutions.

TieTalent

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
TieTalent is a tech-focused job platform based in Switzerland that connects companies with highly qualified talents in IT and digital marketing. Utilizing a combination of artificial intelligence and user psychometric data analysis, along with human expertise, TieTalent streamlines the recruitment process. The platform enhances the quality of hires for employers while reducing the time and costs associated with traditional hiring methods. It emphasizes a candidate-centric approach, eliminating the need for motivation letters, job applications, and unsolicited recruitment calls, thereby transforming the recruitment experience into a more straightforward and engaging process.

Glickon S.p.A.

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Gickon is a predictive Employee Experience and People Analytics platform that allows HR & business leaders professionals to to inform and improve strategic decision making.

Share A Dream

Grant in 2016
Share A Dream is an interactive communication platform designed to connect non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with experts, volunteers, and donors in a humanitarian marketplace. By providing a comprehensive web solution, it addresses various challenges faced by its users, including NGOs seeking support and sponsors looking to demonstrate social responsibility through local project financing. The platform also emphasizes employee engagement by facilitating social networking for volunteering services and community involvement. Rather than focusing solely on profit generation, Share A Dream aims to alleviate the pain points of its customers while promoting collaboration and social impact.

Zero Hour

Grant in 2016
Zero Hour is helps restaurant owners find workforce in less than 5 seconds.

yalty

Grant in 2016
At yalty, their mission is to simplify and modernize the administrative management of human resources. They have come to meet you to understand your needs and create an innovative and easy to use tool. The questions you ask each day through this site allow us to refine the features of their application. Their platform allows you to centrally manage your employees' data. From hiring a new employee to managing work schedules, they fight hard against multiple seizures and excessive paper use.

WerkLabs

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
WerkLabs specializes in offering research-based insights and solutions aimed at fostering people-centric workplaces. The company develops a predictive analytics platform that identifies the key drivers of employee experience and the socio-emotional factors influencing workforce dynamics. By analyzing this data, WerkLabs enables organizations to recognize opportunities for improvement and create actionable plans to enhance employee attraction and retention. Their solutions encompass non-traditional benefits, optimized workplace environments, and effective leadership support, ultimately driving productivity, engagement, and retention within the workforce.

Easy Pairings

Grant in 2015
Easy Pairings empowers restaurants to find staff — faster and cheaper. They make searching and hiring for front-of-house positions (servers, bartenders and hosts) a snap. From fine dining restaurateurs to fast-casual operators, employers get instant, free access to active job seekers — bringing efficiency to the hiring process and drastically reducing time-to-hire. Job seekers receive customized employment opportunities that match their experience, which they can apply to with a single click.

Talent Rank

Venture Round in 2015
Talent Rank is a talent-recruitment platform that provides an interactive environment for candidates to demonstrate and enhance their business skills. Through a gamified experience, users engage with real-world scenarios involving actual markets and people, allowing them to test their judgment and abilities. This innovative approach not only trains young talent but also generates objective data that can be used by assessors to evaluate candidates effectively. The platform enables prospective hires to showcase their skills, interests, and potential while offering employers tools to assess fundamental competencies, ultimately facilitating the selection of skilled employees and improving organizational outcomes.

HigherMe

Seed Round in 2014
HigherMe Inc. is a recruitment platform based in Brighton, Massachusetts, that specializes in assisting retail and service employers with the hiring process. Founded in 2014, the company leverages data and short video submissions to enhance candidate screening and selection. The platform allows employers to access a database of candidates, digitize onboarding paperwork, and automate recruitment processes. It also includes features for customizing assessments, tracking applications, and screening for tax credits. By utilizing behavioral and psychological matching algorithms, HigherMe aims to connect employers with suitable candidates more effectively, showcasing the candidates' personalities and interpersonal skills through 30-second videos. This comprehensive approach provides businesses with a streamlined solution for finding and hiring qualified employees.

Plexx

Grant in 2013
Plexx is a mobile application designed to assist individuals in exploring job opportunities and acquiring necessary skills to enhance their employability. The platform enables users to browse available jobs by industry, engage in skill training, and apply directly for positions, all from their smartphones. It specifically targets young people without college degrees, providing them with access to workforce development resources that they may otherwise lack, such as computer access and professional networks. Additionally, users can begin their job search on the app and continue their training with support from professionals at city agencies and non-profit organizations focused on workforce development. By streamlining the job hunting process, Plexx aims to empower individuals to successfully enter the workforce and advance their careers.

Acsendo

Grant in 2013
Acsendo SAS is a Colombian company that specializes in developing subscription-based talent management software solutions. Its platform allows organizations to assess employee performance, align individual objectives with corporate goals, and automate the employee review process. By categorizing employee roles, responsibilities, and competencies, Acsendo facilitates a metrics-driven environment that enhances employee satisfaction and retention while enabling companies to optimize their workforce. The software is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including services and industrial sectors, consultants, and government entities across Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Mexico. Acsendo's solutions aim to improve decision-making regarding promotions, compensation, and retention, ultimately addressing common challenges related to employee engagement and morale.

Good-Benefits

Grant in 2013
Good-Benefits are helping companies solve two problems with employee giving programs—low engagement and painful administration. By making it easy for employees to fund “micro-foundations” through payroll and earn rewards like employer matching, they help them double their impact. They can give to any cause at any time from one place, with one tax receipt. They also reduce program costs by automating grant approval, charity validation and funds disbursement. They turn giving into a low-cost, feel-good employee benefit.

Pymetrics

Grant in 2012
Pymetrics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing neuroscience-based assessment and prediction technology aimed at transforming the recruitment, retention, and development of employees. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, Pymetrics utilizes a combination of neuroscience and machine learning to create a talent matching platform. This platform collects behavioral data from successful professionals across various roles to identify key traits that distinguish top performers from the general population. By offering cognitive and emotional assessment solutions, along with a personalized recommendation engine, Pymetrics enhances the effectiveness and accuracy of the hiring process, while promoting unbiased recruitment practices.

Recruiterbox

Grant in 2012
Aplopio Technology Inc. provides Recruiterbox, a web-based recruitment software designed to streamline the hiring process for companies. Founded in 2009 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Recruiterbox offers a comprehensive set of features including resume management, applicant tracking, careers site management, and collaborative recruitment tools. This software enables businesses to manage resumes effectively, attract candidates from diverse sources, and collaborate with hiring teams. Additionally, Recruiterbox facilitates the automation of the end-to-end hiring process, from job posting to candidate selection, while generating reports to evaluate recruiting efforts. By focusing on enhancing the hiring experience, Recruiterbox aims to help organizations find the best talent to contribute positively to their teams.

RallyPoint

Grant in 2012
RallyPoint is a digital platform that connects current and former U.S. military members, along with their civilian supporters, totaling over 2 million users. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, the company's mission is to empower military personnel and veterans to lead successful and fulfilling lives. RallyPoint facilitates professional networking, career exploration, and job opportunities within the military and civilian sectors. It also assists employers in targeted recruitment and advertising within the military community.

Kango HR

Grant in 2011
KangoHR is a developer of an employee engagement platform that focuses on fostering a workplace culture where employees feel valued and appreciated. Established in 2009, the company combines HR expertise with technology to create a tool that allows organizations to recognize and celebrate the achievements of their global workforce. Through its software, KangoHR enables businesses to inspire their employees and reward them for their contributions, such as through gift vouchers. This approach helps organizations enhance their corporate cultures and encourages employees to perform at their best.

StaffInsight

Grant in 2010
StaffInsight, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, provides cloud-based workforce management software tailored for hospitals and healthcare facilities. The software is designed to measure, analyze, and enhance the productivity of healthcare staff, ultimately aiming to improve workforce retention. Originally known as Schedulist.Com, LLC, the company rebranded to StaffInsight in March 2013. It is recognized for being the first workforce scheduling solution specifically aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by healthcare providers and home health organizations.
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