What is When I Work?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and established in 2010, When I Work has carved out a significant market position by addressing the complexities of hourly workforce management. The platform provides a unified ecosystem that streamlines scheduling, attendance tracking, and internal messaging, effectively reducing administrative overhead for businesses. By focusing on the intersection of operational efficiency and employee engagement, the company has become an essential utility for organizations seeking to optimize labor costs and improve team coordination in an increasingly digital-first economy.
How much funding has When I Work raised?
When I Work has raised a total of $224M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$4M
Private Equity
$5M
Series B
$15M
Private Equity
$200M
Series A (2014): $4M with participation from Greycroft Partners, Arthur Ventures, and e.ventures
Private Equity (2015): $5M led by Greycroft Partners, E.ventures, and Arthur Ventures
Series B (2016): $15M supported by Drive Capital, High Alpha, and Arthur Ventures
Private Equity (2021): $200M featuring Bain Capital Tech Opportunities
Key Investors in When I Work
Bain Capital Tech Opportunities
A specialized investment arm of Bain Capital that focuses on identifying and scaling high-growth technology companies with the potential to disrupt established markets.
Drive Capital
A venture capital firm based in Columbus that invests in exceptional founders creating the next generation of market-defining companies, emphasizing growth from idea to IPO.
Arthur Ventures
An early growth capital firm that specializes in leading investments in B2B software companies across the U.S. and Canada, focusing on maximizing value in the growth phase.
What's next for When I Work?
With the support of major strategic investment, When I Work is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its footprint within the enterprise software landscape. The company is expected to leverage this capital to enhance its machine learning capabilities for predictive scheduling and to deepen its integration ecosystem with broader HR technology stacks. As the demand for flexible, data-driven workforce management tools continues to rise, the firm's focus will likely shift toward capturing larger market segments and reinforcing its competitive moat against emerging B2B SaaS challengers.
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