Freelancer
Freelancer.com is an online freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace connecting employers with freelance workers worldwide.
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About
Freelancer.com, operated by ASX-listed Freelancer Limited, runs an online marketplace where employers post projects and hire freelancers across fields such as software development, writing, design, engineering, data entry and marketing. The company describes itself as the world's largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by number of users and projects, reporting tens of millions of registered users across more than 240 countries and territories. It has grown in part through acquisitions of earlier platforms including Scriptlance.com and EUFreelance.com.
Products
Freelancer.com Online Marketplace, Freelance Job Posting & Bidding, Fixed-Price & Hourly Projects, Contests & Design Competitions, Enterprise Solutions, Milestone Payment System, Skills Testing, Freelancer API, Local Jobs, Preferred Freelancer Program, Recruiter, Portfolio Showcase
Leadership
founders · executives- Matt BarrieFounder & CEO
Acquisitions
3 deals tracked- Jun 25, 2024
- Jun 25, 2024
- Jan 9, 2023
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Feb 19, 2025
- Feb 19, 2025
- Jun 25, 2024
- Jun 25, 2024
- Jun 21, 2024
- Dec 23, 2023
Freelancer in the news
All news →Fiverr delivered an exceptional 2024 performance, closing the year with double-digit revenue growth and a 20% Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q4. Despite a decline in marketplace revenue and active buyers, the company saw…
Feb 15, 2023Paris-based Brigad Raises $30 Million for its Freelancer Marketplace for Hospitality and Care WorkersFrench startup Brigad just raised a new $30 million funding round (€28 million) as well as more than $5 million in debt. The company operates a marketplace for restaurants, caterers, private clinics, retirement homes and…
Jul 9, 2025Papaya Global and Worksome Partner to Transform the $2 Trillion Contingent Workforce Market for Enterprise ClientsPapaya Global and Worksome have formed a strategic partnership to transform how enterprises manage and pay their contingent workforce. As freelancers and contractors now make up 40% of the global labor market, this…
Feb 19, 2025Fiverr Unveils Fiverr Go, a Visionary AI Platform that Puts Creators Front and CenterFiverr has launched Fiverr Go , a revolutionary AI platform designed to help freelancers scale their businesses while maintaining full creative rights . Unlike traditional AI tools that exploit human creativity, Fiverr…
Jun 25, 2024Freelance.ca Acquires Workhoppers: A Major Leap in the Canadian Freelance MarketFreelance.ca, an emerging leader in the Canadian freelance market, has successfully acquired Workhoppers, a renowned Canadian freelancer platform. This strategic move bolsters freelance.ca's market position, enhancing…
Jun 25, 2024Toptal Acquires Growth Collective: A New Era in Freelance MarketingToptal , the world's largest fully remote workforce, launched Toptal Marketing at Cannes Lions 2024, expanding its services to include world-class marketing talent. This launch is complemented by Toptal's acquisition of…
Freelancer — frequently asked questions
What does Freelancer do?
Freelancer.com is an online freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace connecting employers with freelance workers worldwide.
Where is Freelancer headquartered?
Freelancer is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
When was Freelancer founded?
Freelancer was founded in 2009.
Who founded Freelancer?
Freelancer was founded by Matt Barrie.
Who is the CEO of Freelancer?
Matt Barrie leads Freelancer as CEO.
How many employees does Freelancer have?
Freelancer has 10000+ employees.
What kind of HR technology is Freelancer?
Freelancer is categorized under Job Board on DHRMap.
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