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Instawork

On-demand staffing marketplace and app connecting businesses with skilled hourly workers, using AI to optimize matching and scheduling.

San Francisco, CAFounded 2015
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Instawork is a labor marketplace that connects businesses with skilled hourly workers through its mobile app, using AI to optimize matching. Founded in 2015 by Sumir Meghani and Saureen Shah in San Francisco (Y Combinator 2015), it raised $60M in 2023 led by TCV, with backers including Benchmark, Spark Capital and Greylock.

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Instawork — frequently asked questions

What does Instawork do?

On-demand staffing marketplace and app connecting businesses with skilled hourly workers, using AI to optimize matching and scheduling.

Where is Instawork headquartered?

Instawork is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.

When was Instawork founded?

Instawork was founded in 2015.

Who founded Instawork?

Instawork was founded by Sumir Meghani, Saureen Shah.

Who is the CEO of Instawork?

Sumir Meghani leads Instawork as CEO.

What kind of HR technology is Instawork?

Instawork is categorized under Staffing, Contingent Workforce & VMS, Workforce Management on DHRMap.

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