Shiftgig

Shiftgig is a platform that connects gig workers with employers through a mobile application to claim one-time and recurring jobs in real time.[2] Shiftgig's product and business model were influenced by LinkedIn[3] and Uber.[2]

Shiftgig
Privately held company
IndustryProfessional services
FoundedJanuary 2012
FounderEddie Lou, Jeff Pieta, Sean Casey
HeadquartersChicago, United States
Area served
National
Key people
Rick Bowman (CEO)[1]
ServicesEmployment agencies, recruitments
Websitewww.shiftgig.com

Overview

Shiftgig was conceived by entrepreneurs Eddie Lou, Jeff Pieta and Sean Casey.[4][5]

Company

Timeline and Growth

Launched in Chicago in January 2012, Shiftgig has since expanded nationwide.[6] In October 2012, Shiftgig raised $3 million in its Series A round of funding.[7] In November 2014, Shiftgig raised $10 million from Garland Funds (of Huron Consulting Group) among other Chicago-based investors.[8] In March 2015, Shiftgig expanded to Dallas, Texas,[9] with plans of expanding to 3 to 5 more cities within the year.[8]

On November 24, 2015, Shiftgig Inc. announced it had raised $22 million in Series B venture funding, led by Renren Inc., to expand its mobile marketplace.[10]

DateUsersBusinessesSource
October 2012100,0004,000Chicago Tribune[7]
December 2013500,00014,000Forbes[11]
March 20151.3 million27,000Dallas Business Journal[9]

In December 2017, Shiftgig was chosen as Innovator of the Year at the 2017 Dive Awards by HR Dive.[12]

In April, 2019, Shiftgig's hospitality and national event staffing markets were acquired by LGC Hospitality[13] and Headway Workforce Solutions.[14] Following that transition, Shiftgig primarily operates as a SaaS company and its worker engagement platforms, Deploy and BookedOut, continue to operate with their staffing partners.

Location
  • Chicago, Illinois

References
  1. "Shiftgig hires LinkedIn vice president as new CEO". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  2. Pletz, John. "Shiftgig's talent pool provides a ready Bullpen for events". Crain Communications Inc. Crain's chicago Business. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  3. Reim, Garrett. "Shiftgig raises $10M entirely from Chicago investors to build a LinkedIn for service jobs". Built in Chicago. Built in Chicago. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  4. Loizos, Connie (6 November 2012). "With a Fresh $3 Million, Shiftgig Builds a Blue Collar Jobs Network". peHUB. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  5. "Shiftgig: Our Story". Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  6. "Shiftgig: About Us". Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  7. Harris, Melissa (31 October 2012). "Shiftgig raises $3 million in funding". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  8. Pletz, John (November 14, 2014). "Shiftgig raises $10 million from Holdren, Kiphart". Crain Communication, Inc. Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  9. Abril, Danielle. "Chicago startup's new Dallas office to offer marketplace of work shifts". American City Business Journals. Dallas Business Journal. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  10. Kolodny, Lora (2015-11-24). "Shiftgig Raises $22 Million to Match Hourly Workers to Local Jobs". Retrieved 2015-11-24.
  11. Robehmed, Natalie (16 December 2013). "The hottest startups of 2013". Forbes. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  12. "Innovator of the Year: Shiftgig". HR Dive. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  13. LGC Associates, LLC. "LGC Acquires 12 New Markets in Shiftgig Transition". www.lgcassociates.com. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  14. Headway Workforce Solutions. "Headway Acquires New York Hospitality and National Event Staffing Business". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
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