Irish AI-driven HR technology startup Wrksense today announced that it has raised €825,000 in Pre-Seed funding to fuel global expansion and product innovation.
The investment, supported by Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) fund and a group of strategic angel investors, will enable Wrksense to expand its business, enhance platform capabilities and establish key partnerships. It will be.
Co-founded by Andrew Connolly, former Managing Director of Morgan McKinley in Canada, and Ruaidri McDonnell, former Head of Software Architecture at Spencer Stuart and eShopworld, Wrksense is designed specifically for recruitment agencies managing exclusive projects. has been.
The platform enables these agencies to deliver and scale services in a single role by providing AI-powered tools to ease project management, create detailed reports, and improve customer satisfaction. to thousands of roles with ease.
“Our goal at WorkSense is to help recruitment agencies strengthen their relationships with their customers by automating administrative tasks so they can focus on providing more personalized, high-touch service.” said Andrew Connolly, CEO and co-founder of Sense.
“This funding will enable us to expand our global footprint and further strengthen the capabilities of our platform. Since our launch in April, we have rapidly expanded to five countries including Canada, the US and the UK. But it’s just the beginning.”
Wrksense integrates with CRM systems to provide agencies with a modern, technology-driven solution for managing exclusive recruitment projects. Agencies can reduce manual effort, improve client engagement, and efficiently address even the most complex recruitment needs.
Donnchadh Cullinan, Head of ICT HPSU at Enterprise Ireland, said:
“WorkSense is a great example of a forward-thinking Irish start-up that is leveraging cutting-edge technology to address real challenges in the recruitment sector.
The company’s AI-driven platform has the potential to significantly enhance the operations and scale of recruitment agencies in Ireland and abroad. Enterprise Ireland is proud to support Wrksense on this exciting growth journey and looks forward to seeing the impact their innovation will have on the global market. ”
Wrksense is currently participating in the first AI ecosystem accelerator program run by NovaUCD and CeADAR, Ireland’s national AI centre. The program is funded by European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) and supports startups driving disruptive AI solutions for global markets.
Ruaidhrí McDonnell, CTO and co-founder of Wrksense, added: “Our vision is to provide best-in-class technology solutions that complement the expertise of recruitment consultants and the critical role they play. We recognize the opportunity.”
Lead image: Wrksense CEO and co-founder Andrew Connolly and Wrksense CTO and co-founder Ruaidhrí McDonnell. (Credit: Conor Ó Mearrain / Julien Behal Photography.)
