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Wilya raises $4 million in seed funding led by Ironspring Ventures to bring flexibility to the manufacturing and supply chain workforce

PRIVATEJun 24, 2024

Amount Raised

$4 Million

Round Type

Seed

New YorkSoftwareSaaS

Investors

25 MadisonMotivate VenturesIron Prairie VenturesPlug & Play VenturesSchematic VenturesIronspring Ventures

Description

Wilya, formerly known as Gig and Take, announced the successful close of a $4 million seed funding round led by Ironspring Ventures, with participation from Schematic Ventures, Plug & Play Ventures, Iron Prairie Ventures, Motivate Ventures, and 25Madison. The funding milestone underscores the growing recognition of Wilya's cutting-edge approach to flexible work and skills digitization, and the company's rapid commercial growth. Wilya will also adopt a new name to better communicate its capabilities as an HR SaaS platform for the Supply Chain.

Quick answer

Wilya raised $4 Million in a Seed round, dated June 24, 2024. Investors: 25 Madison, Motivate Ventures, Iron Prairie Ventures, Plug & Play Ventures, Schematic Ventures and Ironspring Ventures. Wilya is based in New York, New York, United States.

How much did Wilya raise?
Wilya raised $4 Million in a Seed round on June 24, 2024.
Who invested in Wilya?
25 Madison, Motivate Ventures, Iron Prairie Ventures, Plug & Play Ventures, Schematic Ventures and Ironspring Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does Wilya do?
Formerly known as Gig and Take, Wilya was founded with the mission to revolutionize the manufacturing sector by enabling flexible workforce solutions.
Where is Wilya based and how big is it?
Wilya is based in New York, New York, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at Wilya?
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Company Information

Company

Wilya

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Formerly known as Gig and Take, Wilya was founded with the mission to revolutionize the manufacturing sector by enabling flexible workforce solutions. The company was born out of firsthand experience with the rigid and often inefficient workforce structures prevalent in the industry. The founding team, leveraging their extensive background in manufacturing and HR, identified the need for a technology that could help factories manage a flexible workforce efficiently. Wilya's innovative SaaS software platform aims to create a win-win situation for both factories and workers by facilitating a more dynamic and engaged workforce. The company's dedication to transforming traditional HR practices has been recognized with multiple accolades, including the prestigious MHI Innovation Award.

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