What is Expert360?
Founded in July 2013, Expert360 operates as a digital marketplace designed to provide businesses access to a curated pool of high-caliber independent consultants. The platform aims to disrupt traditional consulting models by offering greater flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and access to specialized talent. By unbundling traditional consulting services, Expert360 empowers companies to engage with top-tier professionals on demand, facilitating agile project execution and strategic problem-solving.
How much funding has Expert360 raised?
Expert360 has raised a total of $15.3M across 3 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$1M
Series A
$4.1M
Series B
$10.2M
Other Financing Round (2014): $1M with participation from James McKinnon
Series A (2015): $4.1M led by Treadstone Resource Partners, Allan Moss, James McKinnon, Rampersand, and Frontier Ventures
Series B (2017): $10.2M supported by Allan Moss, Bogdan Iarovoi, SmartHub, MIRIN CAPITAL, AirTree Ventures, Rampersand, and Frontier Ventures
Key Investors in Expert360
AirTree Ventures
Airtree Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that supports Australian and New Zealand founders in building iconic technology companies. The firm has a portfolio of over 125 companies and provides various programs to foster collaboration among emerging founders, operators, and investors.
Rampersand
Rampersand is a company that operates in the HR & Staffing industry. It employs 100to249 people and has 5Mto10M of revenue. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York.
Treadstone Resource Partners
Treadstone Resource Partners is an independent advisory firm specializing in natural resources, offering corporate advisory and funding & capital management services. With over a decade of experience and a strong track record of successful transactions, they partner with clients to unlock possibilities and achieve their strategic visions.
What's next for Expert360?
The substantial enterprise-level funding and recent strategic investment indicate Expert360 is poised for significant expansion. This capital infusion is likely to be directed towards enhancing its platform technology, broadening its consultant network, and increasing market penetration. As Expert360 continues to scale, its focus will likely remain on optimizing the consultant-to-client matching process and solidifying its position as a leader in the independent talent economy, potentially exploring new service verticals or geographical markets.
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