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Saint Paul, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 183 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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WhenIWork provides software for shift-based workplaces to manage scheduling, communications, and team coordination. The platform serves restaurants, retail, hospitality, and other hourly-wage businesses looking to improve operational efficiency and employee engagement.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

Founders & leadership

When I Work was founded in 2013 by Chad Halvorson, Garret Voight, and Daniel Olfelt.

CHChad Halvorson
Chad HalvorsonFounderChad Halvorson founded When I Work in 2010, a workforce management software platform for shift-based workplaces. He previously registered the wheniwork.com domain in 1998 and built multiple companies earlier in his career.
GVGarret Voight
Garret VoightPrincipal Designer & Co-Founder
DODaniel Olfelt
Daniel OlfeltFounder & InvestorHe has prior experience helping businesses and managers with employee scheduling solutions.
JI
Jeffrey ImmExecutive

Board

JT
John TedescoBoard director
TGThomas Gieselmann
Thomas GieselmannBoard directorInvestor at Headline

Investors · 8

Camber Partnerslisted by Camber PartnersNew York · $15M – $50M
Drive Capitallisted by Drive CapitalColumbus · $5M – $30M

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Greycroftlisted by GreycroftNew York · $100K – $5M

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High Alphalisted by High AlphaIndianapolis

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Arthur VenturesreportedMinneapolis · $1M – $10M

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Bain CapitalreportedBoston

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HeadlinereportedSan Francisco · $1M – $50Mvia Thomas Gieselmann · board

How we know: board seat on SEC Form D · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$220M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2015–2021

▶$15MraisedJun 2016 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chad HalvorsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas GieselmannDirector
  • Jeffrey ImmExecutive Officer
  • John TedescoDirector
  • Nickolas A. SolaroDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedJul 2015 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John TedescoDirector
  • Jeffrey ImmExecutive Officer
  • Chad HalvorsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas GieselmannDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Jul 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Related companies · 10

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ShyftSeattle-founded Shyft provides digital infrastructure and supply-chain software for the global moving and relocation industry.
GustoGusto provides payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR management tools to businesses, offering integrated software alongside support services for these functions.
Work HumanWorkHuman provides a team recognition and rewards platform that enables organizations to celebrate and recognize teams for their workplace accomplishments. The platform integrates social recognition with redemption options for products and experiences from major brands.
ADPADP provides cloud-based human capital management solutions that integrate payroll, HR, talent management, time and attendance, tax, and benefits administration for businesses globally. The company serves as a comprehensive provider of HCM software and business outsourcing services with analytics and compliance expertise.
Paycor, Inc.Paycor provides human capital management and payroll services for business leaders and frontline managers. The platform offers talent management, workforce management, benefits administration, and compliance tools.
AsanaAsana is a collaborative work management platform that helps teams align work to goals, coordinate tasks, and automate processes using AI-powered workflows. The platform serves organizations of all sizes seeking to improve productivity, visibility, and execution across teams and departments.
RipplingRippling is a workforce management platform that unifies HR, IT, finance, and employee data across a business. It integrates with 600+ applications to help organizations operate more efficiently.
IntuitIntuit develops financial software products—including TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp—for consumers and small businesses to manage taxes, credit, accounting, and marketing. It serves approximately 100 million customers worldwide.

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In the news

When I Work, a messaging app that lets shift-based teams schedule work and more, raises $200M | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Nov 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does When I Work do?
WhenIWork provides software for shift-based workplaces to manage scheduling, communications, and team coordination. The platform serves restaurants, retail, hospitality, and other hourly-wage businesses looking to improve operational efficiency and employee engagement.
Who founded When I Work?
When I Work was founded by Chad Halvorson, Garret Voight, Daniel Olfelt in 2013.
Who are When I Work's investors?
When I Work's investors include Bain Capital Tech Opportunities, Camber Partners, Drive Capital, Greycroft, High Alpha, Arthur Ventures, Bain Capital, Headline.
How much funding has When I Work raised?
When I Work has disclosed $220M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is When I Work headquartered?
When I Work is headquartered in Saint Paul, US.