What is Expert360?
Founded in 2013, Expert360 operates as a sophisticated digital marketplace that connects businesses with elite independent consultants. By moving away from the rigid, high-cost models of legacy consulting firms, Expert360 provides a streamlined, transparent, and agile alternative. The platform is designed to facilitate seamless engagement between organizations and top-tier talent, ensuring that companies can access specialized expertise on demand. This model not only democratizes access to high-level strategic advice but also provides consultants with a professional environment to manage their independent practices. As the gig economy continues to permeate the enterprise sector, Expert360 remains at the forefront of this shift, leveraging data-driven matching to ensure optimal outcomes for both the talent and the hiring organizations.
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, Rampersand, James McKinnon, and Frontier Ventures
Series B (2017): $10.2M supported by Rampersand, MIRIN CAPITAL, Allan Moss, AirTree Ventures, Bogdan Iarovoi, Frontier Ventures, and SmartHub
Key Investors in Expert360
Rampersand
A professional services firm that provides guidance, innovation strategy, and organizational design to help large companies operate with agility and small companies scale.
AirTree Ventures
An early-stage venture capital firm that supports Australian and New Zealand founders in building iconic technology companies through a portfolio of over 125 companies.
Treadstone Resource Partners
An independent advisory firm specializing in natural resources, offering corporate advisory and capital management services to help clients achieve their strategic visions.
What's next for Expert360?
With the successful closure of its latest funding round, Expert360 is well-positioned to accelerate its international footprint and deepen its product offerings. The strategic focus will likely center on enhancing the platform's algorithmic matching capabilities and expanding its reach into new geographic markets. By leveraging the expertise of its diverse investor base, the company aims to refine its organizational design and continue building the necessary infrastructure to support large-scale enterprise clients. As the firm matures, the emphasis will shift toward sustaining long-term growth, fostering a vibrant community of independent professionals, and maintaining its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital consulting ecosystem.
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