RemoFirst

RemoFirst is an American human resources technology company that provides employer of record (EOR) services. The company enables businesses to hire employees in foreign countries without establishing local subsidiaries. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

The company manages payroll, employment contracts, tax compliance, and employee benefits for client companies.

 History 

RemoFirst was founded in 2021 by Nurasyl Serik and Volodymyr Fedoriv. According to Balance the Grind, the founders previously worked on remote-first businesses before launching RemoFirst.

In early 2021, the company raised $275,000 in pre-seed funding. In September 2022, it raised $14.1 million in seed funding led by QED Investors and Mouro Capital.

In March 2024, RemoFirst raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Octopus Ventures. Forbes reported that the funding round was part of increasing competition in the global hiring technology market. Venture Capital Journal also reported on the funding round.

In 2024, the founders were included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Enterprise Technology.

 Operations 

RemoFirst operates using the employer of record model. In this model, the company becomes the legal employer of workers hired in foreign countries while client companies manage daily work activities.

As of 2024, the company reported operating in more than 180 countries. Tech Funding News reported that the company partners with local legal and compliance providers to support its international operations.

 Recognition 

RemoFirst appeared on Newsweeks list of America’s Most Loved Workplaces in 2024. The company was also listed in Inc.s Best Workplaces 2024.

In 2025, RemoFirst was included in the Human Resources category of Fast Companys World’s Most Innovative Companies list.

 References 

Category:Companies of the United States
Category:Companies based in San Francisco
Category:Software companies
Category:2021 establishments in the United States