What is Malt?
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, Malt operates a sophisticated digital marketplace designed to bridge the gap between freelance talent and corporate project requirements. The platform distinguishes itself through an automated matching engine that ensures high-precision alignment between specific skill sets and business objectives. Beyond simple discovery, Malt provides an end-to-end management suite that handles the entire lifecycle of a freelance engagement, from initial project briefing to final payment processing. This comprehensive approach mitigates the administrative friction typically associated with external talent acquisition, positioning Malt as a vital partner for enterprises navigating the complexities of the gig economy and remote workforce management.
How much funding has Malt raised?
Malt has raised a total of $97.7M across 1 funding round:
Unspecified
$97.7M
Unspecified (2021): $97.7M with participation from Goldman Sachs Growth Equity and Eurazeo
Key Investors in Malt
Goldman Sachs Growth Equity
A global investment firm focusing on growth-stage companies, providing capital and strategic expertise to scale innovative business models.
Eurazeo
Headquartered in Paris, Eurazeo is a leading global investment company with considerable private equity, venture capital, real estate, and private debt, Eurazeo supports companies of all sizes in their development by offering deep sector expertise, a gateway to global markets, and a responsible and stable foothold for transformational growth.
What's next for Malt?
With this major enterprise-level funding, Malt is well-positioned to accelerate its international expansion and enhance its technological capabilities. The strategic capital will likely be deployed to deepen the platform's integration with enterprise resource planning systems, further streamlining the procurement of freelance services for large-scale organizations. As the company matures, the focus will shift toward deepening its footprint in key European markets and refining its data-driven matching algorithms to accommodate increasingly complex project demands. By maintaining its commitment to secure, transparent, and efficient freelance management, Malt is poised to capture a larger share of the growing global market for independent professional services.
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