Irish HRtech startup Wrksense raises €825k Pre-Seed

Irish AI-driven HR tech startup Wrksense today announced that it has raised €825,000 in Pre-Seed funding to fuel its global expansion and product innovation.

The investment, supported by Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-Up (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 designed specifically 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.

“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,” said Andrew Connolly, CEO and co-founder of Wrksense.

“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.”

Wrksense 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.

Donnchadh Cullinan, Head of ICT HPSU at Enterprise Ireland said:

“Wrksense is an excellent example of a forward-thinking Irish start-up that is 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."

Wrksense is currently participating in the inaugural AI Ecosystem Accelerator Programme being delivered by NovaUCD and CeADAR, Ireland’s National Centre for AI. This programme, funded by the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH), supports start-ups driving disruptive AI solutions for a global market.

Ruaidhrí McDonnell, CTO and co-founder, Wrksense added, “Our vision is to provide a best-in-class technology solution that complements the expertise of recruitment consultants and the important role they play. We recognise the opportunity of technology to enhance the critical human element of the journey.”

Lead image: Andrew Connolly, CEO and co-founder, Wrksense and Ruaidhrí McDonnell, CTO and co-founder, Wrksense. (Credit: Conor Ó Mearáin / Julien Behal Photography.)