# Workstream: Information technology & services, San Francisco, United States

> Workstream: Workstream is a mobile-first Human Resources, payroll, and hiring technology platform designed for the hourly workforce.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/workstream (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Workstream

Workstream is a mobile-first Human Resources, payroll, and hiring technology platform designed for the hourly workforce.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Information technology & services San Francisco, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 280 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $118M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series B Feb 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Workstream has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Workstream

Workstream is a mobile-first Human Resources, payroll, and hiring technology platform designed for the hourly workforce.

Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to empower local businesses and deskless workers by streamlining the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes. Workstream's automated tools significantly reduce hiring time and save businesses valuable hours each week. The platform offers an all-in-one solution that integrates hiring, HR, and payroll functions. Key features include automated job postings, two-way text messaging for real-time communication, self-service interview scheduling, and digital onboarding. Workstream also provides a comprehensive HR suite for managing employee records and compliance, along with a robust payroll system tailored for hourly workers. With over 4,000 customers across various industries, including restaurants, healthcare, and logistics, Workstream is a trusted partner for many leading brands.

## What company datasets say Workstream raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$118M** in dollars

Rounds **6**

Last round **Series B**

Last round date **Feb 2024**

Investors listed **39**

SEC Form D **$108M sold, 2 filings, last Oct 2022**

## Founders and team

From Workstream's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 2 founders, 10 on the team.

**Desmond Lim** CEO & CO-founder

**Lei Xu** CSO & CO-founder

- **John Long** Chief Executive Officer i
- **Eric Yuan** CEO of Zoom
- **Ryan Smith** CEO of Qualtrics
- **Tony Xu** CEO of DoorDash
- **Frederic Kerrest** COO of Okta
- **David Kennedy** Chief Operating Officer i
- **Angel Hsia** Head of Finance
- **Bastian Purrer** Head of Marketing
- **Bo Li** Head of Product
- **Haiyan Luo** Head of Engineering

On the board, as filed i *Dennis Sutton* *John Lamson*

## On 6 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Tech Square Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tech-square-ventures)
- [Engage](https://millionrounds.com/fund/engage)
- [ZoiBel](https://millionrounds.com/fund/zoibel)
- [Magellan](https://millionrounds.com/fund/magellan)
- [Flucas Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/flucas-ventures)
- [Libermans Co](https://millionrounds.com/fund/libermans-co)

Each firm lists Workstream on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

multi-location management time clock integration franchise hr solutions labor cost management workforce optimization qsr solutions i-9 management hr integrations hr process streamlining deskless workforce solutions restaurant and food service restaurant hr digital platform onboarding automation manufacturing labor law adherence in hospitality communication tools

Built with from their website

Microsoft Azure Monitor GitHub Actions Google Maps Linkedin Sign-in Docker Amazon DynamoDB Google Tag Manager Amazon CloudFront OneTrust Tech Risk & Compliance Tableau

+8 more

dbt Salesforce CRM Analytics AWS Trusted Advisor Atlassian React Native CallMiner Eureka Google Cloud EFI

- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54151, 513210, 541214, SIC 7361, 7372, 8721
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $59M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/workstream)

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