Bandana, a startup co-founded by CEO Timothy Makalinao, has secured $3.8 million in seed funding to develop a platform aimed at helping hourly wage workers find higher-paying jobs with benefits. The platform aims to connect job seekers with employers offering above-minimum-wage salaries, health insurance, paid time off, and locations close to their homes. The startup, which plans to focus on the New York City area initially, will keep its platform free for a year to attract users and plans to charge employers for job postings in the future. Bandana also intends to expand geographically and add features such as certifications and financial tools to aid workers in savings and money management. General Catalyst and Craft Ventures led the funding round.