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Traba

Miami, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 374 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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966 people in our graph share verified history with the Traba team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Paul Kwanunlockedknows Akshay Buddiga · together at Stanford University (overlapped)
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Traba is a staffing platform that connects businesses with vetted light industrial workers while providing an AI-powered operations intelligence layer called Neo for workforce and supply chain optimization.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechLogistics & Supply Chain

Founders & leadership

Traba was founded in 2021 by Mike Shebat and Akshay Buddiga.

MSMike Shebat
Mike ShebatinCEO & Co-Founder30 Under 30 2022
ABAkshay Buddiga
Akshay BuddigainCo-Founder & CTOAkshay Buddiga is an executive officer and director at Traba, a staffing platform that connects light industrial businesses with vetted workers and provides AI-powered operations intelligence for workforce optimization.
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Anuj Dhiren ShahExecutive
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Terrence Wesley CummingsExecutive

Board

SKSamir Kaul
Samir Kaulin𝕏Board MemberInvestor at Khosla Ventures

Investors · 6

Abstract VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $750K
Founders FundSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
On DeckSan Francisco
Ravelin CapitalSausalito
Village GlobalCovina · $100K – $500K
Khosla Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $5K – $50Mvia Samir Kaul · led

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$23.8M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2013–2023

▶$23.6MraisedJul 2022 · 47 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Samir KaulDirector
  • Michael ShebatExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Akshay BuddigaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$23.6M
Amount sold
$23.6M
First sale
Jun 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$160KraisedMar 2014 · 5 investors · Other
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Anuj Dhiren ShahExecutive Officer, Director
  • Terrence Wesley CummingsExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$160K
Minimum investment
$10K
Proceeds to insiders
$30K
First sale
Oct 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, California, 2013
Federal exemptions
04
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

The Traba mafia →

8 people who came through Traba went on to found or lead other companies.

Daanish KhaziAgentsFounded Paper Instruments +1Luke ButtonOperations ManagerFounded Hedge +1Gavin BainsSenior Software EngineerFounded Paper InstrumentsJoseph BesgenSenior Software EngineerFounded Paper InstrumentsJames ChenEnterpriseFounded FernstoneLuke RosaGrowthFounded HedgeMaceo Cardinale KwikSoftware EngineerFounded E1OAnurag ChoudharySenior Software Engineer and Engineering Product LeadFounded Riffle

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Insight Global563 shared keywordsInsight Global provides global recruitment and staffing services, including international staff augmentation, full-time hiring, managed services, and building offshore or nearshore Global Capability Centers. It serves companies hiring across borders in 50+ countries on a single contract, handling local employment law, payroll, and currencies.
Instawork527 shared keywordsInstawork is a marketplace that connects local businesses with hourly workers for short-term staffing needs. The platform enables businesses to hire temporary labor efficiently and provides income opportunities for hourly workers globally.

Companies competing with Traba for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Traba raises $22M led by Founders Fund; more expansion on the way - Refresh Miamirefreshmiami.com · Oct 2023Traba Raises $22M led by Founders Fund as the first investment from Fund VIIIglobenewswire.com · Oct 2023Traba Raises $22M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Oct 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Traba do?
Traba is a staffing platform that connects businesses with vetted light industrial workers while providing an AI-powered operations intelligence layer called Neo for workforce and supply chain optimization.
Who founded Traba?
Traba was founded by Mike Shebat, Akshay Buddiga in 2021.
Who are Traba's investors?
Traba's investors include Abstract Ventures, Founders Fund, On Deck, Ravelin Capital, Village Global, Khosla Ventures.
How much funding has Traba raised?
Traba has disclosed $23.8M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Traba headquartered?
Traba is headquartered in Miami, US.