Lumber, a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of an AI-powered construction workforce management platform, raised $15.5M in Series A funding.
The round was led by Foundation Capital, with participation from Tishman Speyer, Carbide Ventures, 8VC, Sure Ventures, and FirsthandVC.
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its product development and market expansion, with a focus on enhancing its AI capabilities and scaling its customer success operations.
Led by CEO Shreesha Ramdas, Lumber is a provider of a construction workforce management platform that streamlines payroll, time tracking, safety, compliance, field productivity, rewards, and recognition. It is developing autonomous AI agents that interact with real-time digital representations of construction sites, enabling companies to optimize operations, improve safety and compliance, and reduce costs and inefficiencies. These agents include:
- HR AI Agent: manages hiring, onboarding, and training for construction workers.
- Payroll AI Agent: automates wage calculations, tax deductions, benefits management, and multi-state payroll compliance.
- Safety AI Agent: ensures OSHA compliance, tracks worker fatigue, and prevents overexertion.
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25/03/2025