Shiftgig was a platform that connected gig workers with employers through a mobile application to claim one-time and recurring jobs in real time.
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Overview
Shiftgig was conceived by entrepreneurs Eddie Lou, Jeff Pieta and Sean Casey.
Timeline and growth
Launched in Chicago in January 2012, Shiftgig has since expanded nationwide. In October 2012, Shiftgig raised $3 million in its Series A round of funding.
In November 2014, Shiftgig raised $10 million from Garland Funds (of
Huron Consulting Group
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History
Huron (etymologically from Lake Huron) was founded in ...
) among other Chicago-based investors.
In March 2015, Shiftgig expanded to Dallas, Texas,
with plans of expanding to 3 to 5 more cities within the year.
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On November 24, 2015, Shiftgig Inc. announced it had raised $22 million in ]Series B
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venture funding, led by Renren Inc., to expand its mobile marketplace.
In December 2017, Shiftgig was chosen as Innovator of the Year at the 2017 Dive Awards by ''HR Dive''.
In April, 2019, Shiftgig's hospitality and national event staffing markets were acquired by LGC Hospitality and Headway Workforce Solutions.
References
External links
*{{Official website, http://www.shiftgig.com
Online marketplaces of the United States
Companies based in Chicago
Privately held companies of the United States
Internet properties established in 2012
Freelance marketplace websites
Employment websites in the United States