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Leading W2 staffing platform that connects businesses with W2 employees in real-time for both short-term shifts and Upshift to Hire positions

Cincinnati, United StatesFounded 2016eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation $10–25M Last recorded · 2022
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $0–10M Disclosed equity funding
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About Upshift

Upshift is an innovative on-demand staffing platform that connects businesses with pre-screened W2 workers for hourly staffing needs. Operating primarily through a mobile app, Upshift serves a diverse range of industries including food service, events, manufacturing, and printing. The platform is designed to streamline the hiring process, offering businesses a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional staffing agencies. Upshift's rigorous screening process ensures that only 15% of applicants make it through, guaranteeing high-quality staff for its clients. The business model is based on a transparent pricing structure, allowing companies to save up to 50% on traditional agency fees. Upshift generates revenue through service fees charged to businesses for each successful staffing placement. The app also features private talent pools, enabling companies to rehire their preferred workers with ease. With a 96% success rate in fulfilling staffing requests, Upshift has positioned itself as a reliable and efficient solution for businesses looking to meet their hourly staffing needs.

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At a glance

Founded
2016
Headquarters
Cincinnati, United States
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces
Power Law
Colt$25–100M revenue

Investors

5 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed2 investors entered at this stage

  • URBAN-X
  • Data Point Capital

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

  • indeed.com
  • Rev1 Ventures
  • Recruit
Team profiled 8 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
8 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States82.8%
🇲🇰 North Macedonia11%
🇵🇭 Philippines2.1%
🇵🇱 Poland1.4%
🇪🇬 Egypt0.7%
Top 5 of 8 shown
Web traffic by country
110K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States91.1%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3.5%
🇳🇬 Nigeria2.9%
🇮🇳 India1.3%
🇨🇦 Canada1.2%
Top 5 markets shown

Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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