We’re thrilled to announce that Firstwork has secured a $5 million seed round led by Gradient, with participation from Y Combinator, SOMA Capital, 468 Capital, Houghton Street Ventures, and notable angels from Deel and Job&Talent.

This funding marks an exciting step forward in our mission to bring AI-powered workforce management to the often-overlooked frontline and seasonal segments of the global economy.

Why Frontline Workers?

Frontline teams account for over 2 billion workers globally, powering industries like healthcare, logistics, and education - yet these essential roles remain underserved by most HR technology. Legacy systems struggle with fast-paced hiring and high turnover, leading to drawn-out onboarding cycles, scattered compliance checks, and a frustrating experience for both workers and employers.Our AI-Powered SolutionFirstwork streamlines every step of workforce management:

• Onboarding in a fraction of the time: Our platform can cut onboarding time by up to 75%, replacing manual back-and-forth with intelligent automations and user-friendly workflows.
• Compliance & Training: Custom AI models adapt to each organization, handling everything from credential checks to bespoke training modules.
• Seamless Integration: No need to uproot existing systems - Firstwork’s flexible architecture plugs in and starts delivering value quickly.

What’s Next

This investment allows us to expand our platform’s reach and capabilities, so more organizations can benefit from real-time insights, quicker onboarding, and a streamlined way to manage frontline operations. We believe the future of workforce management lies in creating systems that are both powerful and easy to use, giving frontline workers - and the companies that rely on them - the tools they need to thrive.Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far. We couldn’t be more excited about the road ahead and look forward to helping businesses everywhere transform how they hire, onboard, and empower their most essential teams.

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Further Reading:

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https://www.gradient.com/blog/posts/firstwork/

https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-deals/2025/02/27/workforce-management-firstwork-5-million

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