After Year Up, Gerald Chertavian is helping bring AI to the trades - The Boston Globe
Summary
WorkHero raised $5 million in seed funding to expand its AI-enabled software for trades businesses. The startup helps HVAC contractors, plumbers, and other service providers handle back-office work such as pricing, billing, warranty registrations, and rebate submissions. The company says the funding will accelerate product development, hiring, and growth so it can serve more small businesses. The article also highlights Gerald Chertavian’s move from Year Up United into this new venture.
Funding
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$5.0M
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Date
October 27, 2025
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Investors
Navitas Capital, York IE
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Company
workhero.com
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