Gradient Ventures

Larridin is a technology company that offers an AI-powered platform designed to optimize workforce productivity and operational efficiency for mid-to-large enterprises. Its core product, the Larridin Scorecard, provides a real-time, dynamic view of productivity and operational efficiency, similar to a FICO score for businesses. This scorecard, along with AI-driven insights and natural language query capabilities, helps leaders make informed decisions, optimize talent deployment, and identify high-impact AI opportunities. The platform integrates with multiple enterprise systems, offering a comprehensive view of performance across departments and geographies. Larridin serves CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, and CIOs in industries such as technology, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and is backed by prominent investors, including Andreessen Horowitz.

FirstWork is a technology company that specializes in human resource management software for businesses with frontline workforces. Their platform, designed to be mobile-first, leverages artificial intelligence to enhance communication, streamline hiring and training processes, automate payroll, and provide real-time compliance validation. By consolidating these functions under a single, AI-powered system, FirstWork aims to help businesses increase operational efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and improve worker retention.

Cascade AI was created specifically for HR since HR affects more lives and touches more business demands than any other department in a company.

Sona is a developer of a workforce management application for various industries. Its workforce technology is designed to change how employees manage their work and interact with their employers. Its features include a live schedule view, absence management, instant messaging, and Open Shifts, a shift booking platform matching shift vacancies with employees willing to take on more hours.

Founded in 2019, Onaroll is a technology company based in New York City. It operates an employee rewards platform designed to enhance shift worker retention by incentivizing productivity and longevity through performance-based rewards.

Sona is a developer of a workforce management application for various industries. Its workforce technology is designed to change how employees manage their work and interact with their employers. Its features include a live schedule view, absence management, instant messaging, and Open Shifts, a shift booking platform matching shift vacancies with employees willing to take on more hours.

Vault Platform Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2018 that offers a blockchain-based counter-harassment platform. This platform enables employees to record, report, and resolve misconduct in the workplace, promoting a culture of integrity and accountability. Vault Platform serves as a comprehensive solution for corporate ethics, integrating features for case management and data analysis to support organizations in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.

Back Technologies GmbH is a Berlin-based company that has developed a software platform designed to streamline and automate internal workplace requests. Founded in 2018, the platform serves as a centralized hub for managing employee service and digital workflows, facilitating efficient handling of requests such as onboarding, parental leave, and payroll inquiries. It integrates with various systems, including knowledge management and human resource platforms, allowing users to access relevant information and automate routine processes. By offering features like email and Slack integration, automated responses to common questions, and tracking of time spent on requests, Back enhances collaboration and operational efficiency for internal service and business operations teams.

AllyO automates talent acquisition and management using AI-powered chatbots. It offers an HR Communications Platform that reduces manual work, time, and cost for engaging candidates and employees. The platform covers recruiting automation (text-to-apply, screening, scheduling interviews) and HR automation (onboarding, pulse check-ins). AllyO's conversational AI achieves a 91% conversation completion rate and supports major talent acquisition systems.

Sapling is a cloud-based human resources management platform that automates people operations from onboarding to offboarding and throughout the employee lifecycle. It centralizes employee data and connects it across existing systems to streamline HR workflows, reduce manual tasks, and improve data accuracy. The platform supports electronic forms and e-signatures, time-off requests, and access to dashboards and reports for visibility. It enables employees to provide information, upload documents, and explore peers and the organization online, helping to build engagement and a connected workforce. Sapling integrates with common HR technology such as applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, single sign-on, and other productivity tools, enabling a seamless, data-driven HR experience. The solution is designed for mid-sized organizations seeking to elevate the employee experience, automate routine processes, and manage HR data more effectively across the entire employee lifecycle.

AllyO automates talent acquisition and management using AI-powered chatbots. It offers an HR Communications Platform that reduces manual work, time, and cost for engaging candidates and employees. The platform covers recruiting automation (text-to-apply, screening, scheduling interviews) and HR automation (onboarding, pulse check-ins). AllyO's conversational AI achieves a 91% conversation completion rate and supports major talent acquisition systems.