Jobble is a technology company.
Jobble has raised $12.3M across 3 funding rounds.
Jobble has raised $12.3M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Jobble has raised $12.3M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Jobble's investors include American Family Ventures, AXA Strategic Ventures, Harlem Capital, MassMutual Ventures, Amplify Partners, Arthur Ventures, Baseline Ventures, Bombas, Capital Factory, Curious Capital, E-Merge, Harrison Metal.
Jobble is a technology platform that connects businesses with gig workers for on-demand, temporary staffing needs, serving industries like warehousing, events, food and hospitality, retail, merchandising, delivery, cleaning, and brand ambassadorship[1][2][4][7]. It solves the problem of flexible workforce scaling by offering a no-contracts, pay-as-you-go model with a nationwide network of over 5 million general laborers and 2 million "Jobblers," enabling businesses to fill shifts quickly—often within 24 hours—while workers access real-time gigs via a mobile app[2][4][7]. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Jobble has raised Series A funding led by AVP's Alex Scherbakovsky and demonstrates growth through thousands of successful implementations and a remote, global team of 51-200 employees[1][3][5].
Jobble was founded in 2014 by Zack Smith in the USA, initially positioning itself as a gig economy marketplace to bridge major employers with hourly workers amid rising demand for flexible staffing[1][2]. The idea emerged from the need for a tech-enabled alternative to traditional agencies, allowing cost-effective sourcing without upfront fees or contracts, with early traction in Boston's thriving tech ecosystem[1][3]. Key milestones include recognition for innovation in 2021 by Built In Boston and expansion to a nationwide platform supporting all U.S. states, backed by Series A investment from AVP[1][3].
Jobble rides the gig economy wave, accelerated by post-pandemic shifts toward flexible, on-demand labor in hourly sectors facing demand fluctuations like seasonal retail or events[2][4]. Its timing aligns with market forces favoring tech platforms over agencies for cost efficiency—free postings and metric-based pay reduce barriers for SMBs—amid labor shortages in warehousing and hospitality[1][8]. Competitors like Jobletics, Coople, Bacon Work, and Indeed Flex highlight a crowded but growing space, where Jobble differentiates via U.S.-wide scale and app simplicity, influencing the ecosystem by empowering independent workers with financial tools and benefits, potentially paving the way for international expansion[2][3].
Jobble is poised for accelerated growth by deepening AI-driven matching and international rollout, capitalizing on gig economy trends like hybrid work and economic volatility that demand ultra-flexible staffing[3][6]. Rising automation in hiring and worker perks (e.g., comprehensive benefits) could solidify its edge over rivals, evolving its influence from U.S. disruptor to global flexible workforce leader. As businesses increasingly prioritize agility, Jobble's platform—connecting millions without traditional friction—positions it to capture more market share in a sector projected to expand amid ongoing labor dynamics.
Jobble has raised $12.3M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $11.0M Series A in July 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2019 | $11.0M Series A | American Family Ventures, AXA Strategic Ventures, Harlem Capital, MassMutual Ventures | |
| Apr 1, 2016 | $1.0M Seed | Amplify Partners, Arthur Ventures, Baseline Ventures, Bombas, Capital Factory, Curious Capital, E-Merge, Harrison Metal, High Alpha, One Way Ventures, PJC, Practical Venture Capital, Results Junkies, Round One Capital, Vinyl Capital, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, Dave Balter, Diane Hessan, Joe Caruso, Joshua Schachter, Mike Volpe, Paul Sawaya, Steve Schlafman, William Boebel, Darrell Cavens, Eric Quan, Kevin Swan, Pioneer Square Labs, Social Starts | |
| Dec 1, 2015 | $250K Seed | Caffeinated Capital, CP Ventures, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Long Journey Ventures, Hans Tung, Sound Ventures, Spark Capital, Scott Banister |