Frontline Gig Raises $250,000 Pre-seed

Frontline Gig, a Baltimore-based workforce technology company that connects individuals to career pathways in the green economy, has secured $250,000 in pre-seed funding. The company uses a technology platform to turn local energy and resilience projects into paid workforce development opportunities.

Investors

The funding round was provided by the Richard King Mellon Foundation.

Frontline Gig Use of Funds

Frontline Gig will use the investment to expand its model for staffing projects and establishing workforce pathways in Pittsburgh, with plans to launch in New York City and New Orleans in early 2027. The funds will also support the growth of the Frontline Talent Marketplace and the development of the CrewUp by Frontline platform, which helps team leaders organize projects and activate talent.

About Frontline Gig

Founded by Dr. Kala Fleming, Frontline Gig is a workforce technology company dedicated to addressing staffing shortages in the green economy. The platform integrates AI-supported guidance to help job seekers access paid field experiences, training, and certification opportunities in environmental and community resilience projects.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://frontlinegig.com

Company: Frontline Gig
Raised: $250,000
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: September 24, 2026
Additional Investors: Richard King Mellon Foundation
Company Website: www.frontlinegig.com
Software Category: Workforce Technology
Source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/24/3368379/0/en/frontline-gig-secures-250-000-investment-from-richard-king-mellon-foundation-to-build-pathways-for-green-economy-careers-and-accelerate-community-impact.html