Gigway

About Gigway

Gigway operates as a freelancer platform based in Stockholm, Sweden, established in 2018. The company was founded by Adrian Swartz, who serves as the CEO and has a background that includes founding a digital communications agency, a job ad marketplace, and a recruitment company. Gigway was created in response to customer demand for professional freelancers on-demand and a tool to manage a flexible workforce.

The firm's core business is a digital marketplace that connects companies with freelance specialists in fields such as media, marketing, design, and technology. For freelancers, Gigway provides a mobile application, while companies receive a corresponding company account. The platform facilitates the entire engagement process, from matching and communication to contract signing, reporting, reviews, and payment management, all within a single application. Gigway's business model is transaction-based, earning revenue by taking a percentage fee from all payments processed through its platform.

The platform launched in May 2019 and secured a seed funding round in November of the same year, with financing also supplemented by innovation grants. Its client base ranges from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations and agencies in Sweden. As of late 2019, shareholders included the founder, team members, and angel investors. The company has expressed ambitions to expand its operations into other European urban areas.