What is Brigad?
Founded in 2016, Brigad operates as a sophisticated digital platform designed to solve the persistent friction in short-term hiring. While the company initially gained significant traction within the hospitality industry, its operational model is inherently designed for cross-sector expansion. By prioritizing a liberated work lifestyle and integrating corporate social responsibility into its core architecture, Brigad distinguishes itself from traditional staffing agencies. The platform provides a dual-sided marketplace that empowers businesses to maintain operational continuity while offering professionals unprecedented control over their schedules and career paths.
How much funding has Brigad raised?
Brigad has raised a total of $32.3M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$2.3M
Unspecified
$30M
Series A (2017): $2.3M with participation from 50 Partners and Square Capital
Unspecified (2023): $30M led by Serena, Square Capital, Balderton Capital, and Wendel
Key Investors in Brigad
Serena
Serena is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 that focuses on supporting innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs in building scalable digital businesses, with a strong emphasis on the French and European tech ecosystems.
Balderton Capital
Balderton Capital is a London-based venture capital firm that exclusively backs European-founded technology companies, providing both capital and extensive operational support to help startups scale to IPO.
Wendel
Wendel Group is a long-standing Paris-based investment firm with a history dating back to 1704, specializing in long-term capital deployment across industrial and service-oriented sectors.
What's next for Brigad?
With the backing of major institutional investors, Brigad is positioned to accelerate its expansion beyond the hospitality sector. The strategic focus for the coming quarters will likely involve deepening its technological moat, enhancing its algorithmic matching capabilities, and scaling its presence across new European markets. As the company transitions into this next phase of growth, the emphasis will remain on refining the user experience for both enterprises and independent workers, ensuring that the platform remains the preferred choice for high-velocity, short-term talent acquisition. The infusion of capital provides the necessary runway to explore new verticals and solidify its market leadership in the evolving landscape of work.
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