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Firstwork raised $5M in seed funding led by Gradient to enhance their HR platform for shift-based and frontline workers.

PRIVATEFeb 27, 2025

Amount Raised

$5 Million

Round Type

Seed

San FranciscoSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaS

Investors

YCombinatorHoughton Street VenturesSOMA Capital468 CapitalPhilippe BoazizDan WestgarthFelipe NavioGradient

Description

Firstwork, an HR platform focused on shift-based and frontline workers, secured $5 million in seed funding. The funding will be used to automate and streamline HR processes, addressing the unique challenges faced by non-traditional workers.

Quick answer

Firstwork raised $5 Million in a Seed round, dated February 27, 2025. Investors: YCombinator, Houghton Street Ventures, SOMA Capital, 468 Capital, Philippe Boaziz, Dan Westgarth, Felipe Navio and Gradient. Firstwork is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

How much did Firstwork raise?
Firstwork raised $5 Million in a Seed round on February 27, 2025.
Who invested in Firstwork?
YCombinator, Houghton Street Ventures, SOMA Capital, 468 Capital, Philippe Boaziz, Dan Westgarth, Felipe Navio and Gradient are named as investors in this round.
What does Firstwork do?
Firstwork is a next-generation HR platform designed specifically for companies with dynamic workforce needs.
Where is Firstwork based and how big is it?
Firstwork is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Fundz records about 47 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Firstwork?
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Company Information

Company

Firstwork

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

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Firstwork is a next-generation HR platform designed specifically for companies with dynamic workforce needs. Our mission is to build the all-in-one HR and compliance platform cutting onboarding time >75%.

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