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Connects SMEs with local rated labour

Blackpool, United KingdomFounded 2017eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation <$5M Last recorded · 2017
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $0–10M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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At 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

Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SEED✓Equity / VC Sep 2017 $304K $2.4M Crowdcube —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021 —
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Growth signals

Grafter website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits44K 3-month web change-2.2% 1-year team growth+31.3%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

1 investor on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

Team profiled 4 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
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team presence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom100%
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Market sentiment

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