San Francisco-based Firstwork has secured $5 million in a seed funding round led by Gradient, with participation from Y Combinator, SOMA Capital, 468 Capital, Houghton Street Ventures, and angel investors from Deel and Job&Talent. The investment will support the company’s expansion and further development of its AI-driven workforce management platform.
Founded in 2024 by Vardhan Kapoor and Shubham Choudhary, Firstwork provides AI-powered solutions to optimize workforce management for frontline and seasonal workers. The platform automates HR processes, including hiring, onboarding, compliance checks, and training, significantly reducing onboarding time and ensuring regulatory adherence through custom AI models. Firstwork integrates seamlessly with existing HR systems, improving efficiency and scalability for businesses.
The company has already partnered with clients such as Relay in London and Oway in California, demonstrating the platform’s impact in streamlining workforce operations. Kapoor stated that the funding enables Firstwork to enhance its AI capabilities and expand its reach, ensuring businesses can efficiently manage frontline labor through intelligent automation.
With AI reshaping workforce management, Firstwork aims to set new standards for efficiency and compliance in the industry, leveraging automation to support businesses in optimizing their labor operations at scale.
