# Workfully Secures €4M+ Seed Round for Independent Recruiters
_Workfully, a Barcelona-based HRtech startup, closed an oversubscribed seed round exceeding €4 million. Shilling VC led the investment._
**Published:** 2025-09-23
**Source:** https://www.startuphub.ai/ai-news/funding-round/2025/workfully-secures-4m-seed-round-for-independent-recruiters
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[Workfully](https://workfully.com), a Barcelona-based HRtech startup, closed an oversubscribed seed round exceeding €4 million. Shilling VC led the investment. Indico, Pitchdrive, and Secways also participated in this Workfully seed round.

Founded in 2022, Workfully develops a decentralized hiring ecosystem. It empowers independent recruiters, placing them at the core of [talent acquisition](https://www.startuphub.ai/ai-news/sponsored-press-release/2025/joveo-launches-first-of-its-kind-ai-maturity-model-for-talent-acquisition-teams/).

Recruiters on Workfully receive a free, AI-powered CRM. This platform helps them publish roles and manage pipelines. It also enables direct monetization by offering companies on-demand access to their talent pools, similar to creators on platforms such as [Substack](https://www.startuphub.ai/ai-news/ai-video/2025/substack-free-speech-bastion-and-cultures-new-economic-engine/) or YouTube.

The company aims to provide a credible alternative to traditional, often expensive agencies. Employers can review recruiter profiles, client feedback, and track records.
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