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
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History
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) 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.
On November 24, 2015, Shiftgig Inc. announced it had raised $22 million in
Series B
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