Sydney · 14 people tracked
Investment thesis
Freelancer.com is a global online marketplace that connects employers and freelancers for work spanning software development, writing, design, engineering, and professional services across 247+ countries.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's websiteFounder mafia
5 people who came through Freelancer.com went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Freelancer.com focus on?
- Freelancer.com focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Marketplaces.
- Where is Freelancer.com located?
- Freelancer.com is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamThe Future of Work & AI: Matt Barrie, CEO of Freelancer.com | Disrupting the Global Job Market - YouTube
Wholesale Investor · Matt Barrie
How Matt Barrie Built Freelancer.com into a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire! - YouTube
Jane Lu · Matt Barrie
Ep. 114 - Matt Barrie of Freelancer.com: How to Get Paid Doing What You Love - YouTube
James Altucher · Matt Barrie
Matt Barrie (CEO of Freelancer.com) on The Future of Gig Economy! - YouTube
Matt Starky · Matt Barrie
MALCOLM TURNBULL - Interviewed by Freelancer.com CEO MATT BARRIE - STARTCON 2019 - YouTube
StartCon · Matt Barrie
Matt Barrie | CEO | Freelancer.com - YouTube
KochiesBiz · Matt Barrie
Images
Co-investors · 2
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.
Bling Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that backs entrepreneurs seeking to find and scale product-market fit, supported by its Bling Product Council of over 100 product leaders.
Firms observed investing alongside Freelancer.com, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Freelancer.com's recorded portfolio.
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