Firstwork Raises $15 Million for Frontline Worker Onboarding Agents

Oct 21, 2026
Firstwork raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Earlybird Venture Capital, bringing its total funding to $20 million. Its AI agents automate onboarding tasks between job acceptance and a worker's first shift.

Firstwork raised $15 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $20 million, according to Tech Funding News. The round was led by Earlybird Venture Capital, with participation from Legion VC, Deel Ventures, Gradient, Y Combinator, SOMA Capital, 468 Capital, and Houghton Street Ventures.

Firstwork's AI agents automate tasks between job acceptance and a frontline worker's first shift. They can contact candidates by text or phone, request documents, arrange training, manage compliance tasks, and connect with existing HR, payroll, and screening software.

Founded in 2024, Firstwork has about 45 employees. The company is establishing a London headquarters to support clients in Europe.

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