What is Crew?
Crew operates as a dynamic platform designed to bridge the gap between businesses seeking specialized talent and skilled professionals. The service facilitates connections for creative, marketing, and tech roles, enabling project owners to efficiently identify and engage suitable freelancers and agencies. Simultaneously, it provides a robust marketplace for freelancers, contractors, and agencies to discover work opportunities. By empowering users to assemble a tailored 'Crew,' the platform streamlines project management and resource allocation, addressing the evolving demands of the modern workforce.
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 Real Ventures, Boldstart Venture Capital, Inovia, Moo.com, CustomMade, Creative Market, and AngelList
Series A (2015): $8.5M supported by Real Ventures, Boldstart Venture Capital, Accomplice, Inovia, LDV Capital, AngelList, and LaunchCapital
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. They focus on nurturing communities and providing guidance for entrepreneurs to achieve 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 to transform innovative ideas into successful businesses.
Inovia
iNovia Capital is a full-stack venture firm that partners with founders to build enduring global technology companies, prioritizing people first in their investment strategy.
What's next for Crew?
The substantial enterprise-level funding and recent strategic investment signal a pivotal phase for Crew. This capital infusion is expected to fuel further platform development, enhance service offerings, and expand market reach. Strategic initiatives will likely focus on solidifying its position as a leader in the gig economy and talent solutions space, potentially through technological advancements, strategic partnerships, or international expansion. The company's trajectory suggests a continued focus on empowering businesses and professionals in the creative, marketing, and tech industries.
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