WorkWhile, an AI-powered labor platform revolutionizing the hourly workforce, has announced a $23 million Series B funding round, led by Rethink Impact with participation from Khosla Ventures, Reach Capital, and others. This funding will fuel the company’s rapid growth as it addresses inefficiencies in the $650 billion global staffing industry—$230 billion of which lies in U.S. temporary staffing alone.
With AI and machine learning at its core, WorkWhile is streamlining how companies find hourly talent while improving access, flexibility, and well-being for workers. The platform now connects over one million frontline workers to shifts across logistics, hospitality, events, and more.
Highlights of WorkWhile’s Expansion and Strategy
1. Funding and Market Impact
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$23M Series B funding led by Rethink Impact, with participation from Khosla Ventures, Reach Capital, Citi Impact Fund, GingerBread Capital, and Illumen Capital.
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The funding accelerates growth in a massive staffing market, enhancing product development, hiring, and geographic expansion.
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WorkWhile ranks #412 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, with 1,084% growth in three years.
2. Leadership and Talent Expansion
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Simon Khalaf, former Marqeta CEO, steps in as Chief Operating Officer.
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New executive team includes:
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Cyrus Akrami (CRO, formerly at Airbnb)
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Madhu Jagannathan (CFO)
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Davis Waddell (Head of Global Strategic Partnerships)
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WorkWhile’s team includes alumni from Google, Meta, Lyft, McKinsey, and Atlassian.
3. AI-Driven Staffing Innovation
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AI analyzes 150+ factors including no-show rates, transportation access, and past performance to predict worker reliability with 95% accuracy.
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Industry-leading 96% show rates and high fill rates with no traditional recruiters involved.
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Machine learning significantly reduces time-to-fill from weeks to hours.
4. Enhancing Worker Experience
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Features include:
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Fast payments
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Virtual healthcare
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Upskilling and certifications
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Flexible scheduling
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77% of surveyed workers cite flexibility as essential, reinforcing WorkWhile’s appeal.
5. Diverse Industry Reach and High-Scale Use Cases
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Serves warehousing, delivery, hospitality, event staffing, and more.
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Supported staffing for major events including:
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
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Super Bowl
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Comic-Con
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NASCAR and more.
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WorkWhile is a trusted partner to top consumer brands, stadiums, and conventions.
6. Social Impact and Recognition
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Recognized by the World Economic Forum as a 2023 Tech Pioneer.
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CEO Jarah Euston honored with:
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Women in Supply Chain Award
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Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women North America
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7. Business Performance and Growth Metrics
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Achieved 10x growth over three years
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Net Dollar Retention consistently well above 100%
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Over 1 million workers on the platform
WorkWhile’s Series B milestone marks a transformative chapter in the future of hourly labor. By combining artificial intelligence with a mission-driven approach to worker empowerment, the company is redefining how businesses scale and how workers find meaningful, flexible opportunities. As WorkWhile continues to expand its reach and capabilities, it stands as a model for the future of work—one that is tech-driven, human-focused, and built for impact.
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