Every Named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies List 2025: Transforming Back Office for Founders
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We're thrilled to announce that Every has been named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list for 2025 in the HR & Payroll category. This recognition validates our mission to free founders from back office headaches so they can focus on what truly matters – building products that change the world.
Why This Recognition Matters
At Every, we've built the first platform that enables tech founders to set up an entire back office in one place – Incorporation, Banking, Payroll, Benefits, Bookkeeping, and Taxes. Our recognition by Fast Company highlights the impact of our approach: creating a solution specifically designed for startup founders who often lack experience in HR or finance but need a reliable partner to guide them through each step.
Since announcing our $22.5M Series A led by Redpoint Ventures last year, we've been laser-focused on making Every the most founder-friendly back office solution on the market. We've grown to over 500 customers in under 2 years, demonstrating the clear need for our solution among early-stage companies.
The Innovations That Solve Founder Pain Points
What makes Every stand out in the HR & Payroll space is our holistic approach to solving founders' pain points:
- Built-in compliance: We handle state tax registrations, automatic W-9 collection, and 1099 filing for contractors, saving founders hours of work and protecting them from potential penalties.
- White-glove support: Every customer gets their own Slack connect channel with our team of payroll, benefits, compliance, and EOR specialists.
- Global team management: Our expanded Employer of Record (EOR) and international contractor services help startups build diverse, global teams in over 100 countries without navigating complex international employment laws.
- Founder-focused benefits: Our tailored health benefits are specifically designed for tech companies to help them attract and retain top talent.
- AI-powered efficiency: Using AI, we can set up all our products for a customer in under 30 minutes, dramatically simplifying complex workflows.
What Our Customers Say
Our customers' experiences say it all:
"FYI we started with [a payroll service] but it was a nightmare to use. It's clearly not optimized for small teams with low overhead. We ended up switching to Every. Pricing is similar but you get a significantly simpler product and founder support, and you can email a human who responds promptly. Highly recommend!" - Nicholas Charierre, Founder & CEO @ Srcbook
"We had some complicated situations (e.g. payroll for contractors), and Every handled them super well. We were literally set up within an hour for contractors and within a day for W2 payroll." - George Wang, Founder & CEO @ Stellar Sleep
Our Mission Continues
This recognition from Fast Company energizes us to push further in our mission. We know that founders can meaningfully address societal problems through innovation, and we want to do everything we can to empower them to succeed.
While most payroll and HR companies are moving upmarket to serve enterprises, we remain committed to startup founders who are just starting up to 100 employees. Every hour of a founder's day not laser-focused on building or selling puts their company at risk of failure. By taking care of the back office, we enable founders to concentrate on what they do best.
What's Next
This is just the beginning. We're continuing to expand our product offerings, with free incorporation launching soon – making it even easier for new founders to get started on the right foot.
The entire Every team is honored by this recognition and excited about our continued journey to transform back office stress into founder success.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our mission to be the best back office partner for founders everywhere.
Up to 3,500 bonus and 3% cash-back on all card spend [3], 6 months off payroll, and 50% off bookkeeping for 6 months, free R&D credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I sign up for Every?
You can get started right away—just click “Get Started” and follow a short onboarding flow. Prefer a little help? One of our specialists can walk you through incorporation, banking, payroll, accounting, or whatever you need.
- What features does Every offer?
Every gives startups a complete back office in one platform. From incorporation and banking to payroll, bookkeeping, and tax filings, we take care of the operational heavy lifting—so you can spend more time building, less time managing.
- How is Every different from other tools?
Most competitors give you software. Every gives you a full-stack finance and HR team—plus smart financial tools that actually benefit founders. Earn up to 4.3% interest on idle cash and get cash back on every purchase made with your Every debit cards, routed straight back to you.
- Is my data secure with Every?
We use end-to-end encryption, SOC 2-compliant infrastructure, and rigorous access controls to ensure your data is safe. Security isn’t a feature—it’s foundational.
Can I switch to Every if my company is already set up?Yes—you can switch to Every at any time, even if your company is already incorporated and running. Whether you're using separate tools for banking, payroll, bookkeeping, or taxes, we’ll help you bring everything into one place. Our onboarding specialists will guide you through the process, make sure your data is transferred cleanly, and get you set up quickly—without disrupting your operations. Most founders are fully transitioned within a week.
- What stage of startup is Every best for?
Every is designed for startups from day zero through Series A and beyond. Whether you're just incorporating or already running payroll and managing expenses, we meet you where you are. Early-stage founders use Every to get up and running fast—with banking, payroll, bookkeeping, and taxes all handled from day one. Growing teams love how Every scales with them, replacing patchwork tools and manual work with a clean, unified system.
We’re especially valuable for teams who want to move fast without hiring a full finance or HR team—giving founders more time to build, and fewer distractions from admin and compliance
- How long does onboarding take?
Onboarding with Every is fast and efficient. For most startups, the process typically takes between 3 to 7 days, depending on your specific needs and how much setup you already have in place.
If you're a new company, you'll be up and running quickly—getting your banking, payroll, and bookkeeping set up without hassle. If you’re transitioning from another system, our specialists will help you migrate your data, ensuring a smooth switch with no gaps or errors in your operations.
We guide you every step of the way, from incorporation to setting up automated payroll to handling your taxes—so you can focus on growing your business. Our goal is to make sure you're fully operational and confident in your back office in under a week.
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