Startups are typically known for their above-average office perks, from beer on tap and unlimited PTO to fully stocked pantries and catered lunches. What happens, though, when offices around the world are shut down due to a global pandemic? Employers have had to pivot in order to find new, creative ways to support their employees during an unprecedented time.
Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to rank the companies with the best perks and highest employee fulfillment rates in their second annual list of America’s best startup employers. To compile the list, Forbes evaluated 2,500 startups across the United States on three criteria: employer reputation, employee satisfaction and growth.
On Tuesday, the financial magazine unveiled its list and San Francisco-based companies were well represented among the top spots. Seven Bay Area-based startups placed in the list’s top 20 and, of those seven, five of the top spots belong to companies headquartered in San Francisco.
Read on below for details on the top five San Francisco companies included in this year’s Forbes ranking and click here for the full list.
Rank #19
Forward’s AI-powered healthtech app places its primary focus on preventative care. With a Forward membership, users have access to 24/7 medical advice, virtual visits, personalized nutrition plans and more. Forward uses its AI to help its doctors quickly source medical information and compare it to personal health data. Founded in 2016, the company closed its Series C in May of 2019.
Rank #14
The end-to-end data platform for property insurance professionals uses computer vision and machine learning to structure property data. Homeowners and contractors can use the company’s mobile app to measure and estimate cost with just a smartphone photo. Hover grabbed $60 million in its Series D last November and has raised $127.3 million in financing to date.
Rank #12
The HR and IT management platform helps employers organize everything from payroll and benefits to employee computers and apps. Rippling raked in $145 million in its Series B last August. The company has raised a total of $197 million in venture capital financing.
Rank #7
The 401(k) provider helps employees of small and medium-sized businesses save for retirement. The fully automated platform provides nearly 35,000 users with features like built-in investment advising. Human Interest last closed on a $55 million Series C in February and has raised $136.7 million in financing.
Rank #4
The direct-to-consumer skincare company works with its customers to develop customized cleansing routines made to help with anything from acne and blackheads to fine lines and wrinkles. According to Forbes, it has offered continued perks while its team works remotely including stipends for lunch and home office expenses, as well as activities like virtual zoo visits. Curology closed its Series D in November of 2019 and has raised $19.2 million in financing so far.
