Fronted Raises €1.7M Seed

Fronted, a Nordic HRtech startup, has raised €1.7 million in seed funding to support its international expansion and the development of its AI-powered platform for global employment operations.

Investors

The round was led by Swedish investment firm Kaknäs Invest, with participation from Skagerak Capital. Existing investors Antler and Sondo Capital also participated in the round, alongside a group of new angel investors.

Fronted Use of Funds

The capital will be used to support the company's commercial expansion, extend its operational infrastructure to 70 countries, and further develop its AI-powered payroll engine.

About Fronted

Founded by Marius Blaker Høgevold and Hans Nyvold Kjellby, Fronted provides an integrated platform designed to simplify global hiring and business expansion. The company combines cross-border recruitment, Employer of Record services, and company entity management into a single digital interface that automates payroll, tax reconciliation, and contract generation.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://fronted.com

Company: Fronted
Raised: €1.7M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: October 29, 2026
Lead Investor: Kaknäs Invest
Additional Investors: Skagerak Capital, Antler, Sondo Capital, angel investors
Software Category: HRtech
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/10/29/fronted-raises-eur17m-to-simplify-global-hiring-and-business-expansion/