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ShiftGig

Chicago, US · Founded 2011 · 2 known investors

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Chicago-based mobile marketplace connecting hourly workers with temporary job opportunities.

Founders & leadership

ShiftGig was founded in 2011 by Eddie Lou.

ELEddie Lou
Eddie LouExecutive Chairman and Co-Founder2017–2021Venture Partner at Mercury Fund
SCSean Casey
Sean CaseyCo-Founder / Chief Technology Officer / Board Director2011–2017Co-founder at Isomer
JE
Jill EricksonChief Revenue Officer
MY
Michael YochVice President for Product
JM
Jack MurphyVice President for Finance
JCJohn Cummins
John CumminsVice President for Business and Legal Affairs; Secretary
JP
Jeff PietaPresident

Board

SYSam Yagan
Sam YaganDirector2012–2019Co-Founder and Managing Director at Corazon Capital
JL
James LiuBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$46M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2015–2017

▶$20.1MraisedJan 2017 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael GamsonDirector
  • Michael YochExecutive Officer
  • James LiuDirector
  • Sean CaseyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jack MurphyExecutive Officer
  • Sam YaganDirector
  • Eddie LouExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jill EricksonExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$20.1M
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.9MraisedSep 2016 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James LiuDirector
  • Sean CaseyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jill EricksonExecutive Officer
  • Eddie LouExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jack MurphyExecutive Officer
  • Sam YaganDirector
  • Michael YochExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3.9M
Amount sold
$3.9M
First sale
Sep 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$22MraisedNov 2015 · 28 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean CaseyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jill EricksonExecutive Officer
  • Eddie LouExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Sam YaganDirector
  • James LiuDirector
  • Michael YochExecutive Officer
  • Jack MurphyExecutive Officer
  • John CumminsExecutive Officer
  • Jeff PietaExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$22M
Amount sold
$22M
First sale
Nov 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

4 people who came through ShiftGig went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does ShiftGig do?
Chicago-based mobile marketplace connecting hourly workers with temporary job opportunities.
Who founded ShiftGig?
ShiftGig was founded by Eddie Lou in 2011.
Who are ShiftGig's investors?
ShiftGig's investors include Chicago Ventures, Method Capital.
How much funding has ShiftGig raised?
ShiftGig has disclosed $46M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is ShiftGig headquartered?
ShiftGig is headquartered in Chicago, US.