Wilya, formerly known as Gig and Take, has secured $4 million in seed funding led by Ironspring Ventures, alongside contributions from Schematic Ventures, Plug & Play Ventures, Iron Prairie Ventures, Motivate Ventures, and 25Madison. This funding marks a significant milestone for Wilya, highlighting its innovative approach to transforming HR practices in manufacturing and supply chain sectors.
- Funding and Investors: The $4 million seed round was led by Ironspring Ventures, underscoring Wilya’s rapid commercial growth and recognition in digitizing flexible work and skills management.
- Rebranding and Vision: Wilya, formerly Gig and Take, rebrands to reflect its focus on integrating tools for managing skilled, frontline industrial workers. Rahil Siddiqui, CEO, emphasizes their commitment to scaling with fresh capital and strategic partnerships.
- Market Impact: Wilya addresses critical labor shortages in US manufacturing, enhancing productivity by modernizing workforce management through its intuitive SaaS platform.
- Future Plans: With the new funding, Wilya aims to accelerate software development, expand market reach, and introduce features tailored to supply chain human capital challenges.
Wilya’s innovative SaaS platform empowers manufacturing and distribution sectors to optimize workforce productivity and flexibility amidst evolving labor dynamics, positioning itself as a pivotal player in reshaping HR practices.
