Wrksense, an AI-driven HRTech startup transforming high-volume recruitment, has recently announced that it has raised $896,000 (€825,000) in pre-seed funding. The investment, supported by Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Startup (HPSU) fund and a strategic group of angel investors, will enable Wrksense to scale its operations, enhance platform features, and establish key partnerships.
Co-founded by Andrew Connolly, former Managing Director of Morgan McKinley, Canada and Ruaidhrí McDonnell, former Head of Software Architecture at Spencer Stuart and eShopworld, Wrksense is explicitly designed for recruitment agencies managing exclusive projects. The platform enables these agencies to tailor their service offering and scale from a single role to thousands effortlessly by offering AI-powered tools for easy project management, detailed reporting, and improved customer satisfaction.
Commenting on the funding, Andrew Connolly, CEO and Co-founder of Wrksense, said:
At Wrksense, our goal is to empower recruitment agencies to enhance client relationships by automating administrative tasks so they can focus on delivering a more personalised, high-touch service. This funding allows us to scale our global footprint and further enhance our platform’s capabilities. Since our launch in April, we’ve rapidly expanded to five countries, including Canada, the USA, and the UK, and we’re just getting started.
The Irish startup integrates with CRM systems, enabling agencies to offer a modern, tech-driven solution for managing exclusive recruitment projects. Agencies can reduce manual tasks, better engage with clients, and efficiently handle even the most complex hiring needs.
Adding further about the development, Ruaidhrí McDonnell, CTO and Co-founder of Wrksense, said:
Our vision is to provide a best-in-class technology solution that complements recruitment consultants’ expertise and their essential role. We recognise the opportunity of technology to enhance the critical human element of the journey.
As part of its commitment to innovation, Wrksense is participating in the inaugural AI Ecosystem Accelerator Programme, delivered by NovaUCD and CeADAR, Ireland’s National Centre for AI. This programme, funded by the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH), supports startups driving disruptive AI solutions for a global market.
Donnchadh Cullinan, Head of ICT HPSU of Enterprise Ireland, also commented:
Wrksense is an excellent example of a forward-thinking Irish startup using cutting-edge technology to address real challenges in the recruitment sector. Their AI-driven platform has the potential to greatly enhance how recruitment agencies operate and scale, both in Ireland and internationally. Enterprise Ireland is proud to support Wrksense on this exciting growth journey, and we look forward to seeing the impact of their innovation in global markets.
This €825,000 pre-seed funding marks a key milestone for Wrksense, which is looking to expand its reach, enhance its AI features, and build strategic partnerships with recruitment industry leaders.
