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đź“ť Ponte Labor Raises $3M
Liam Gill
April 03, 2025
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Colombian immigrants and Harvard MBA grads Stephanie Murra and Lorenza Vélez launched Ponte Labor to connect work-authorized Hispanic immigrants with hourly jobs in industries like hospitality. The Miami-based startup, which recently raised a $3M seed round led by Harlem Capital, leverages AI-driven WhatsApp-based recruiting to pre-vet and match workers with employers, bypassing traditional staffing agencies. Since its formal launch in late 2023, Ponte has onboarded 60,000 candidates and placed nearly 800 workers, growing revenue from $70K to $550K per year. With 15 employees and a 10% salary-based success fee model, Ponte aims to expand into sectors like construction and elder care while eventually helping workers upskill—starting with English language learning.
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