Firstwork Raises $5 Million in Seed Round
Firstwork, a San Franciso, CA-based AI-powered workforce management platform for frontline workers, has raised $5 million in a seed round.
The round was led by Gradient, with participation from Y Combinator, SOMA Capital, 468 Capital, Houghton Street Ventures, and notable angel investors from Deel and Job&Talent.
The company will use the funding to expand its platform reach and capabilities.
Founded in 2024 by Vardhan Kapoor and Shubham Choudhary, Firstwork provides workforce management solutions tailored to frontline and seasonal workers. The company utilizes AI to streamline and automate HR processes including, hiring, onboarding, compliance checks, and training. By leveraging AI, Firstwork shortens onboarding time, ensures compliance through custom AI models, and integrates seamlessly with existing HR systems. Firstwork already serves customers like Relay in London and Oway in California.
Funding Details
Company: Firstwork, Inc.
Raised: $5.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: February 2025
Lead Investor: Gradient
Additional Investors: Y Combinator, SOMA Capital, 468 Capital, Houghton Street Ventures
Company Website: https://www.firstwork.com/
Software Category: AI Workforce Management