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Grafter
Connects SMEs with local rated labour
About Grafter
GrafterNow operates in the gig economy, providing a digital platform that connects businesses with temporary workers. The company serves a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, who need short-term labor for various projects. The market it operates in is the flexible staffing and gig economy sector, which has been growing rapidly as businesses seek more agile and cost-effective staffing solutions. GrafterNow's business model is based on a commission structure, where it earns a fee for each successful match between a business and a worker. This model allows the company to generate revenue without the high overhead costs associated with traditional temp agencies. By leveraging technology, GrafterNow simplifies the hiring process, reduces paperwork, and provides a seamless experience for both employers and workers. The platform is particularly beneficial for businesses that need to quickly fill positions or require specialized skills for short-term projects.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 21
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 76.8/100
- Industry
- Jobs Recruitment
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Catering, Cleaning, Gardening, Agritech, SME
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Sep 2017 | $304K | $2.4M | Crowdcube | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Grafter is 44K monthly website visits, down 2.2% over the last three months. Grafter's team grew 31.3% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
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Market sentiment
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