Top Operations Startups in 2025

Census is a data platform that syncs from data warehouses into apps business teams need. Companies like Notion, Figma, Canva, and Loom use Census to get their customer success, sales, and marketing teams on the same page by sharing the same customer data. Along the way, we help turn data teams into drivers of better, more agile business operations.

Dorsia is an invite-only app launching Spring 2022 that will provide VIP dining access & experiences for its curated member group. With Dorsia, members can secure prime time reservations for coveted tables at the best restaurants in the world, starting in New York, Miami, and the Hamptons.

Arya helps flex workforce companies get smarter about compensation, incentives and rewards so they can grow faster, and with happier workers.

levy is your back-office operations team so that your startup can focus. We are operational experts that oversee startup human resources, finance and compliance. We pair every one of our clients with a world-class Operations Partner. With an NPS above 70 and little churn, our clients are in love with levy. We stress so you don't have to (or at least you can stress about the more important things like building a fantastic product).

Octopus Deploy is an easy to use release management, deployment automation and operations runbook platform for software teams. It solves the hardest part of CI/CD - getting software into production, reliably and with less downtime - and keeping it running. Octopus integrates with your build server - whether it's Jenkins, Azure DevOps, TFS, TeamCity or Bamboo - and turbocharges them with powerful deployment and DevOps capability. Octopus has over 300+ built-in deployment and operations-related steps, and can deploy just about any server-side web application or service. Octopus is designed for mid to large teams, and makes deployments consistent between teams and between environments.

Zenduty is a revolutionary incident management platform that gives you greater control and automation over the incident management lifecycle. Zenduty centralizes alerts, notifies the right people reliably, and enables them to collaborate and take rapid action. Zenduty allows for flexible on-call scheduling, notifications, and escalation policies so teams and individuals can set their own pace and methodology for work. It connects with over 100 applications to provide a bird’s eye view of your entire system. It provides advanced analytics so you can successfully conduct a post-mortem at every level. We are a fast-growing, operationally profitable DevTool SaaS startup backed by Marquee Infrastructure and Security SaaS VCs. Learn more at zenduty.com/careers

CalHR is responsible for issues related to employee salaries and benefits, job classifications, civil rights, training, exams, recruitment and retention.

At Auqli, we’re building a live shopping platform and marketplace that empowers sellers to connect with buyers through real-time, interactive experiences. Our mission is to redefine e-commerce by focusing on community-driven commerce that goes beyond transactions. Auqli offers a space where buyers and sellers can interact, share, and discover, making shopping more social, engaging, and sustainable. We address several key challenges in e-commerce today: Engagement and Trust: Traditional online shopping can feel impersonal, which impacts buyer trust and engagement. Auqli bridges this gap by creating a live shopping experience where sellers can showcase products directly, answer questions in real-time, and build authentic connections with their audience. Sustainability: Auqli’s platform supports sustainable practices by encouraging resale and thoughtful consumption. Sellers can list pre-loved items, handmade products, and sustainable fashion, offering buyers a chance to support eco-conscious choices. Community and Interaction: Shopping today often lacks a sense of community. Auqli fills this void by integrating social elements, from live streams to community discussions, creating a vibrant space where users can feel part of a larger movement. Accessible Selling Tools: For small businesses, creators, and local sellers, accessing a large, engaged audience can be challenging. Auqli provides an all-in-one platform that empowers sellers with the tools they need to succeed—from managing live shows to engaging with their customer base. Whether you’re a buyer looking for unique products or a seller wanting to grow your business with authenticity, Auqli offers a fresh approach to e-commerce where every interaction counts. Join us as we bring together a community committed to meaningful shopping experiences and lasting connections.

AirDev is changing the way that custom software is built: 1) We build using frameworks like bubble.is instead of code. 2) Our software is made by smart non-coder generalists, who not only build products but also help our clients figure out what products to build. 3) We standardize and templatize everything about our process, turning software development into a streamlined and painless experience. As the result, we can build the same applications as made by traditional developers but do it up to 10x faster. Most of our projects end up taking between 1 and 4 weeks of development time (vs. the traditional 2-6 months). We build two-sided marketplaces (AirBnb for x), e-commerce solutions, analytical and diagnostic tools, custom CRM systems, and more. Our team is based in San Francisco and our customers include startups, non-profits, and large organizations.

SitScape is a highly successful enterprise software company headquartered at Tysons Corner, Virginia, close to Washington D.C. with a long list of Fortune 500 Enterprise and Government customers. SitScape’s award-winning Digital Enterprise Enablement Platform (DEEP) is a No-Code enterprise software platform for rapid large-scale enterprise digital transformation and modernization with robust automation. AI/ML-based analytics and rapid data visualization. DEEP software enables very complex enterprise applications without coding and its 10 times faster than traditional code-based development approach. SitScape is an equal opportunity employer. Outcomes We Deliver: Enable your next software initiative rapidly Modernize existing applications, systems, and platforms Optimize data-driven decision making