Freelancer
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Freelancer operates an online marketplace connecting businesses with a global network of freelance professionals for services such as app design, architecture, and AI development. It also offers enterprise workforce solutions, an innovation challenges program, and an API for on-demand access to its freelancer pool.
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Founder mafia
The Freelancer mafia →12 people who came through Freelancer went on to found or lead other companies.
Vahur HansenFull-stack Grails developerFounded Roleo +1Satya BansalProfessional practice as CAFounded BarclaysMirko NovakovicPerformance Engineer and Software ArchitectFounded Dash0Gal RingelFreelancer - Software Development & Startup AdvisorFounded MineArjun BhatnagarFractional CTO & COOFounded CloakedDavid MerrimanDirect Response Copywriter & Affiliate MarketerFounded MagicSejun ParkDesign for Manufacturing (DFM) ConsultantFounded AaloAnia LipinskaUX/UI Designer (freelancer)Founded NotabeneZdeněk HöflerBack-end & Front-end DeveloperFounded CoinruleRenan PupinFull Stack Web & Mobile DeveloperFounded Pantore PayFelix GablerWeb and Mobile DeveloperFounded EducatoKashyap AcharCommercial Film ProducerFounded Bezel
Competitors · 5
by search overlapWorkana3504 shared keywordsWorkana matches U.S. companies with vetted remote tech talent from Latin America—developers, engineers, and product managers—using a blend of AI and human vetting to fill roles within about 72 hours. It also runs a marketplace for hiring freelance LATAM professionals for one-off or short-term projects with escrow-protected payments.
Skillbridge3296 shared keywords
Contra2590 shared keywordsContra operates an online network focused on creative work and AI-driven creative tools, where independent creatives and studios share workflows, insights, and projects. It serves freelance creatives, design studios, and brands looking to connect and use next-generation AI creative tools.
Arc()2435 shared keywordsArc is a remote hiring platform that connects employers with vetted freelance and full-time talent — including developers, designers, marketers, product managers, and assistants — across 190 countries. It uses an AI matching tool (HireAI) and human recruiters, and helps companies hire remote workers and enter LATAM and APAC markets via EOR partners.
Behance2034 shared keywordsBehance is a portfolio and community platform for creative professionals to showcase their work, discover clients, and grow their careers. The platform connects creators with potential business opportunities and clients globally.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Freelancer do?
- Freelancer operates an online marketplace connecting businesses with a global network of freelance professionals for services such as app design, architecture, and AI development. It also offers enterprise workforce solutions, an innovation challenges program, and an API for on-demand access to its freelancer pool.
- Who founded Freelancer?
- Freelancer was founded by Matt Barrie.
- Who are Freelancer's investors?
- Freelancer's investors include Folklore Ventures.