What is Crew?
Crew operates as a dynamic platform designed to bridge the gap between businesses seeking specialized talent and skilled freelancers and agencies. The service facilitates the discovery of suitable professionals for project-based work, enabling companies to build tailored 'Crews' to meet their specific needs. Simultaneously, it provides a robust marketplace for freelancers, contractors, and agencies to secure valuable work opportunities, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for project collaboration and talent deployment.
How much funding has Crew raised?
Crew has raised a total of $11.1M across 3 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$500K
Private Equity
$2.1M
Series A
$8.5M
Angel/Seed (2012): $500K with participation from Real Ventures
Private Equity (2014): $2.1M led by Creative Market, Real Ventures, CustomMade, Boldstart Venture Capital, AngelList, Inovia, and Moo.com
Series A (2015): $8.5M supported by Real Ventures, LDV Capital, Accomplice, LaunchCapital, Boldstart Venture Capital, AngelList, and Inovia
Key Investors in Crew
Real Ventures
Real Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs visionary founders building innovative tech companies with large-scale positive impacts, nurturing communities and providing guidance for global success.
Boldstart Venture Capital
Boldstart Venture Capital partners with bold technical founders to build autonomous enterprise companies, focusing on pre-product funding rounds and leveraging their network for innovative businesses.
Inovia
iNovia Capital is a full-stack venture firm that partners with founders to build enduring global technology companies, prioritizing investment in people.
What's next for Crew?
The recent major strategic investment positions Crew for accelerated expansion and further development of its platform capabilities. This capital injection, following a history of consistent funding rounds including Series A and private equity, suggests the company is entering a scaling phase. Future initiatives will likely focus on enhancing its marketplace features, expanding its talent network, and potentially exploring new verticals within the creative, marketing, and tech industries. The company's trajectory indicates a strong focus on solidifying its market leadership and optimizing its service offerings to meet the evolving demands of the gig economy and remote work.
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