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Y Combinator-Backed Firstwork Nets $15 Mn To Expand Footprint Across US And Europe

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Y Combinator-Backed Firstwork Nets $15 Mn To Expand Footprint Across US And Europe

US-based HR tech startup Firstwork has raised $15 Mn (over ₹142 Cr) in a Series A funding round led by Earlybird Venture Capital, as it looks to expand its AI-led workforce automation platform across the US and Europe.

The round also saw participation from Legion VC and Deel Ventures, along with existing investors Gradient and Y Combinator. The latest fundraise takes Firstwork’s total funding to $20 Mn since its launch in 2024.

The San Francisco-based startup plans to use the fresh capital to expand its teams across applied AI, AI research, engineering and go-to-market functions. Important to highlight that about 80% of the startup’s workforce operates from Bengaluru.

It also plans to deepen its presence in the US and Europe and extend its AI agents to more workforce operations.

Founded by ex-Deel executives Vardhan Kapoor and Shubham Choudhary, Firstwork uses AI agents to automate HR operations pertaining to frontline workers. These include document verification, background and right-to-work checks, onboarding, training coordination, compliance management and worker follow-ups.

The startup’s platform integrates within existing HR systems, allowing employers to automate workflows without replacing their existing software.

According to Firstwork, more than 1.50 Lakh frontline workers start work through its platform every month. It claims that its platform has helped these customers cut the time spent by workers and HR teams on each new hire by up to 90%. Its clientele features the likes of Deel, Job&Talent, Relay, Wonolo and BGSF. 

AI is seeing a broad band adoption in the human resource function and is rechanging the face of enterprise tech globally.


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