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Tennessee, US · 19 known investors
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Laborup uses AI to match skilled manufacturing workers with industrial companies seeking to hire, reducing hiring costs and time-to-fill for roles in machining, welding, and production. The platform serves U.S. manufacturers struggling with workforce shortages in the industrial economy.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 19
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Also in the syndicate · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$7.7M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2025
- Undisclosed amountseed fundingAug 2025
NVP Capital (lead), Heartland VC, Threshold, Torch Capital
Source ↗ - $7.7MraisedAug 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Laborup do?
- Laborup uses AI to match skilled manufacturing workers with industrial companies seeking to hire, reducing hiring costs and time-to-fill for roles in machining, welding, and production. The platform serves U.S. manufacturers struggling with workforce shortages in the industrial economy.
- Who founded Laborup?
- Laborup was founded by Simba J..
- Who are Laborup's investors?
- Laborup's investors include Heartland Ventures, Heartland Ventures S7, Market Square Ventures, Marketplace, NKECHI IREGBULEM, NVP Capital, Threshold Ventures, Torch Capital and 8 more.
- How much funding has Laborup raised?
- Laborup has disclosed $7.7M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Laborup headquartered?
- Laborup is headquartered in Tennessee, US.