Novaworks is positioning itself as an AI-native HCM operating system built on the ServiceNow platform to manage a modern, agentic workforce of employees, contractors, and AI agents. The company claims to embed AI directly into enterprise workflows to create a unified operating model for total workforce management. Novaworks was co-founded by Kelley Steven-Waiss and Eswar Vandanapu, and its leadership includes Chief Product Officer Melanie Lougee, a veteran of Workday, ServiceNow, Gartner, Oracle, and PeopleSoft. The founders previously built Hitch Works, which ServiceNow acquired in 2022. Novaworks is marketing itself as a next-generation alternative to legacy HR systems designed for a static workforce. Following its seed financing, the company plans to accelerate product development, hire more staff, and expand its customer base. The company’s current disclosed external financing is the $8 million seed round led by Stalwart Ventures with participation from ServiceNow Ventures and Bell Ventures.

Total raised

$8M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Mar 2026