Levelly.ai the finalist in SWPS Startup Booster
Polish startup Levelly.ai joins top 10 of SWPS University’s Startup Booster for Social Impact with its equal pay platform.
Levelly.ai, a Warsaw-based HR tech startup, has been named one of the ten finalists of the second round of the Startup Booster for Social Impact program, organized by SWPS University.
Out of 90 submissions from across Poland, Levelly.ai was selected by a jury of over 30 experts representing diverse sectors, highlighting its unique blend of business potential and measurable social impact. The platform enables organizations to identify, analyze, and close pay gaps using data-driven audits, directly supporting fair and inclusive compensation practices.
“The pay gap is not only an ethical issue, but also a business risk,” said Barbara Stolorz, co-founder of Levelly.ai. “Our technology helps employers align with their values, while reducing reputational risk and improving employee trust.”
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Tackling a global inequality
The gender pay gap in the EU remains at 12.7% on average, and 4.5% in Poland. In the U.S., women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. These disparities become more pronounced across different roles, industries, and career stages.
“This isn’t just about gender,” added co-founder Katarzyna Gapińska-Prokopczyk. “Pay inequality affects people across age, ethnicity, and physical ability. Levelly.ai provides organizations with the tools to measure and fix these disparities in a scalable, actionable way.”
A platform built for compliance and ESG alignment
Levelly.ai’s platform performs deep payroll audits using internal HR data to reveal compensation disparities based on gender, age, or origin. It then offers tailored remediation plans, helping companies comply with national laws and upcoming EU regulations such as the Pay Transparency Directive. The startup also supports ESG reporting efforts in the social category, offering companies clear documentation of their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Acceleration with purpose
As a finalist in the Startup Booster for Social Impact, Levelly.ai will receive mentoring, implementation support, and connections to potential business partners. The accelerator is part of the European Funds for a Modern Economy 2021–2027 (FENG) and backed by Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP). It is designed to help startups that blend profitability with a measurable positive impact on society or the environment.
About Levelly.ai
Founded in Poland, Levelly.ai operates at the intersection of technology and human resources. Its mission is to help organizations establish fair and transparent pay structures while facilitating cultural transformation and enhancing employee trust. The platform is already fully aligned with emerging EU regulations and ESG transparency standards, placing it at the forefront of the ethical HR tech space.
