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Fronted secures $1M in pre-seed funding led by Antler and Sondo Capital to enhance its AI platform for global hiring.

PRIVATEDec 03, 2025

Amount Raised

$1 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

MandalSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceSaasEnterprise SoftwareHuman Resources

Investors

AntlerSondo Capital

Description

Fronted, a Nordic startup, has closed a $1 million pre-seed funding round to modernize global hiring using AI. The funding will support product development and engineering initiatives. Fronted aims to simplify the complex process of international hiring for tech companies. Co-founder Marius Blaker Hogevold emphasizes the need for a unified platform to address challenges in cross-border hiring.

Company Information

Company

Fronted

Location

Mandal, Agder, Norway

About

Fronted is a Nordic startup building an AI-powered platform to simplify international hiring. It provides a unified platform for companies to manage their international teams, addressing challenges in hiring and employee management across borders. The platform utilizes AI to streamline recruitment, contracts, onboarding, payroll, and offboarding. Founded by experienced operators in global hiring and fintech, Fronted aims to make cross-border hiring less complex and more efficient.

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