Bubty
Freelance / contingent workforce management platform (FMS) for enterprises and staffing firms; acquired by Upwork.
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About
Bubty is a Netherlands-based Freelance Management System (FMS) that helps enterprises and staffing firms build and manage talent pools, run direct sourcing, and handle contractor management including onboarding, compliance and misclassification-risk checks, contracts and global payments. In August 2025 Bubty was acquired by Upwork, joining its enterprise arm.
Leadership
founders · executives- Benjamin SchrielFounder
- Lee WilloughbyFounder
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Aug 8, 2025
- Dec 23, 2023
Bubty in the news
All news →Dutch startup Bubty , specializing in freelance workforce management, has secured a €1.75 million seed investment to bolster its innovative, white-label external workforce technology. This platform enables companies to…
Aug 19, 2025Upwork Inc. Introduces Lifted, a Subsidiary Serving Enterprises with Full Suite of Contingent Workforce SolutionsUpwork Inc. has launched Lifted, a wholly owned subsidiary designed to help enterprises manage the full spectrum of contingent workforce needs, including independent contractors, AOR, EOR, staff augmentation, and SOW…
Aug 8, 2025Upwork Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial ResultsUpwork reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with record revenue of $194.9 million , GAAP net income of $32.7 million , and adjusted EBITDA of $57.1 million , marking a 17% profit margin and a record 29% EBITDA…
Bubty — frequently asked questions
What does Bubty do?
Freelance / contingent workforce management platform (FMS) for enterprises and staffing firms; acquired by Upwork.
Where is Bubty headquartered?
Bubty is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
When was Bubty founded?
Bubty was founded in 2019.
Who founded Bubty?
Bubty was founded by Benjamin Schriel, Lee Willoughby.
How much funding has Bubty raised?
Bubty has raised ~EUR 5.1M to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is Bubty?
Bubty is categorized under Freelance Marketplace, Workforce Management on DHRMap.
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