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AI HR Tech Firstwork Secures $15M Series A
23 Oct
Summary
- Firstwork secured $15 million in Series A funding.
- AI agents automate HR tasks for frontline workers.
- Platform reduces new hire processing time by 90%.
US-based HR tech startup Firstwork has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. Earlybird Venture Capital led the investment, with participation from Legion VC, Deel Ventures, Gradient, and Y Combinator. This funding brings Firstwork's total raised capital to $20 million since its inception in 2024.
The company plans to allocate these funds towards expanding its applied AI, AI research, engineering, and go-to-market teams. A significant portion of Firstwork's workforce is based in Bengaluru. The startup aims to deepen its presence in the US and European markets by extending its AI agent capabilities to more workforce operations.
Founded by ex-Deel executives, Firstwork utilizes AI agents to automate HR functions for frontline workers, such as document verification, onboarding, and compliance management. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing HR systems. Firstwork reports that over 150,000 frontline workers begin their jobs monthly through its platform, with clients including Deel and Job&Talent.
