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Bluecrew

AcquiredYC S15

Chicago, US · Founded 2014 · 100 employees · 13 known investors

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BlueCrew is an industrial staffing platform that places workers into light industrial roles. It operates as the nation's largest light industrial staffing provider, combining digital technology with staffing services.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSRecruitingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S15)

Bluecrew was founded in 2014 by Gino Rooney and Cooper Newby.

GRGino Rooney
Gino RooneyCo-Founder, CEO/CTO2014–2022Executive Officer at Classet
CNCooper Newby
Cooper NewbyCo-Founder & Chief Product Officer2015–2021Executive Officer, Director at Classet
MC
Michele Casertano
LFLogan Frederick
Logan FrederickData and Analytics2019–2020Founder at Ruleset

Investors · 13

FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $290K

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Foundation CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $250K – $15M

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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Great Oaks Venture CapitalreportedNew York · $50K – $500K

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Index VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Sound VenturesreportedSanta Monica

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StartXreportedStanford · $10K – $1M

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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Western Technology InvestmentreportedPortola Valley

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Founder mafia

5 people who came through Bluecrew went on to found or lead other companies.

Logan FrederickData and AnalyticsFounded RulesetMichael Ten-PowChief EngineerFounded Tensor9Nick JonesChief Operating OfficerFounded ClassetShawn MohrChief Revenue Officer (CRO)Founded ULedgerJourdan BrunsonGrowth MarketerFounded kinkofa

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Frequently asked questions

What does Bluecrew do?
BlueCrew is an industrial staffing platform that places workers into light industrial roles. It operates as the nation's largest light industrial staffing provider, combining digital technology with staffing services.
Who founded Bluecrew?
Bluecrew was founded by Gino Rooney, Cooper Newby in 2014.
Who are Bluecrew's investors?
Bluecrew's investors include FJ Labs, FundersClub, Soma Capital, Y Combinator, Foundation Capital, Global Founders Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Index Ventures and 5 more.
Where is Bluecrew headquartered?
Bluecrew is headquartered in Chicago, US.