How much funding has Central raised?

Central has raised $8.6M in total funding, most recently a Seed round.

Who are Central's investors?

Central's investors include First Round Capital, Ritual Capital, Multimodal Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Y Combinator Continuity Fund.

Where is Central headquartered?

Central is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

What industry is Central in?

Central operates in Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, HR Tech.

Central

Payroll, benefits, state compliance & other bullsh*t for startups

San Francisco, United States · Founded 2023 · $8.6M raised

Artificial Intelligence

Fintech

HR Tech

YC S24

Headquarters: San Francisco, California
Employees: 11–50
Founded: 2023
Business Model: B2B

Website: centralhq.com
Total Funding: $8.6M
Last Round: $8.6M SeedAug 2025
Rounds: 1

About

Central kills back-office work for startups. While HR/payroll platforms give you software to figure it out, Central actually does all the work using AI agents and human experts: payroll, benefits, compliance, accounting, taxes, and more. That's 10+ hours back every month. Thousands of founders trust Central. Learn more and start for free at centralhq.com

Summary

Central is an Artificial Intelligence company based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2023. It has raised $8.6M in total across 1 round, most recently a $8.6M Seed round in Aug 2025. Investors include First Round Capital, Ritual Capital and Multimodal Ventures.