Workstream

Workstream is a mobile-first HR, payroll, and hiring platform tailored for businesses with hourly workforces. Founded in 2017, it supports over 4,900 customers across more than 30,000 locations, focusing on industries such as restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, warehousing, and retail. The company aims to empower local businesses and deskless workers by streamlining hiring, onboarding, and payroll processes. The platform automates recruitment workflows with features like two-way texting, location-based job postings, and interview scheduling. It also offers integrated payroll solutions designed for hourly workers, ensuring accurate payments and reducing administrative errors. Workstream prioritizes accessibility for deskless workers through its mobile-first design and provides award-winning customer support seven days a week. Workstream is trusted by many leading brands, including 46 of the top 50 Quick Service Restaurants, and notable clients like Marriott International and UPS. The company is co-founded by Desmond Lim, Lei Xu, and Max Wang, and is backed by prominent investors in the tech industry.

Information Technology & Services San Francisco, United States Founded 2017 ~209 employees Private · Series B

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Employees
209
+1.5% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$68.4K
Revenue ~$14.3M
Total funding
$121M
Last round Series B, Sep 2022
12-month attrition
27%
Tech: 25%
H1B filings, FY2026
3
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
17
Last 30 days

Salaries at Workstream

All salaries

7 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Marketing6
Engineering4
Sales1
Design1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.

Funding

  • Sep 2022 · Series B · $60M · Founders Fund, Coatue, Basis Set Ventures
  • Aug 2021 · Series B · $48M · BOND, Coatue, Founders Fund
  • May 2020 · Series A · $10M · Founders Fund, Basis Set Ventures
  • Apr 2018 · Seed · $2.5M · Basis Set Ventures, Heartland Ventures.

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Workstream FAQ

How many employees does Workstream have?

Workstream has about 209 employees, up 1.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Workstream sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Workstream filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Marketing roles.

What is Workstream's revenue per employee?

Workstream makes about $68K in revenue per employee, based on $14.3M annual revenue and 209 employees.

How much does Workstream pay?

6figr has 7 salary profiles for Workstream in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Workstream salaries page. See Workstream salaries

How much funding has Workstream raised?

Workstream has raised $120.5M in total funding; its latest round was Series B in Sep 2022.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.