A15, Enza Capital, Beltone Venture Capital, and Acasia Ventures back Cairo's Bluworks
The startup specialises in workforce management solutions.
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Bluworks, a Cairo-based HR tech startup specialising in workforce management solutions, has closed a $1 million seed funding round to accelerate growth across Egypt and expand regionally. The round was led by A15, Enza Capital, Beltone Venture Capital, and Acasia Ventures alongside strategic angel investors.
The platform addresses blue-collar workforce management challenges through employee scheduling, attendance tracking, payroll processing, real-time salary disbursement, and compliance management tailored for Egyptian regulatory requirements.
“We’ve known the Bluworks team for a few years and have been consistently impressed by their focus and execution,” noted Bassem Raafat, principal at A15. “Blue-collar workforce management is a massive yet overlooked segment, still dependent on pen and paper, spreadsheets, or outdated software. Bluworks is changing that with a high-engagement platform that streamlines shift management, attendance, payroll, and more, while creating a powerful entry point into a large, hard-to-reach segment that represents the majority of of the working population in our markets. We’re thrilled to back the team on this journey and support them in building the digital backbone for this underserved market.”
“Labour is the backbone of African economies, yet remains underserved by technology,” notes Abdelrahman Hassan, principal at Enza Capital. “Bluworks is transforming how millions of frontline workers are paid, managed, and empowered. By focusing on this segment, Bluworks unlocks new economic productivity and drives financial inclusion across Egypt and beyond. With strong traction, a stellar team, and a vast market opportunity, Bluworks is poised to become the platform of choice for employers and employees alike.”
“This investment marks a pivotal step for Bluworks,” said CEO Hussein Wahdan. “We’ve proven the strength of our model in Egypt, and now we’re ready to scale faster – both by deepening our presence locally and by exploring regional opportunities. Our mission remains unchanged: to give companies the tools to manage their workforce more efficiently while creating better outcomes for employees.”
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