Firstwork Raises $15M Series A

Firstwork, an applied AI platform for frontline workforce operations, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. This new capital brings the company total funding to $20 million since its 2024 launch.

Investors

The round was led by Earlybird Venture Capital, with participation from Legion VC, Deel Ventures, Gradient, and Y Combinator.

Firstwork Use of Funds

Firstwork plans to use the new capital to grow its team across applied AI, AI research, engineering, and go-to-market. Additionally, the company intends to expand its presence across the United States and Europe, and extend its AI agents into more segments of frontline workforce operations.

About Firstwork

Founded in 2024 by Vardhan Kapoor and Shubham Choudhary, Firstwork provides an applied AI platform that handles operational tasks for frontline workers. The platform integrates with existing HR, payroll, and screening systems to automate document verification, background checks, training coordination, and compliance throughout the employment lifecycle.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://firstwork.com

Company: Firstwork
Raised: $15M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: October 22, 2026
Lead Investor: Earlybird Venture Capital
Additional Investors: Legion VC, Deel Ventures, Gradient, Y Combinator
Software Category: HR Tech / Applied AI
Source: https://www.firstwork.com/post/firstwork-raises-15m-series-a-to-scale-applied-ai-for-frontline-workforce-operations