# Toptal (Toptal)

> Toptal is a talent marketplace that connects companies with vetted freelance developers, designers, and other professionals.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.toptal.com
- **Headquarters:** Fully remote (no headquarters); U.S.-based, associated with Silicon Valley, California
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2010
- **Founder:** Taso Du Val, Breanden Beneschott
- **Employees:** 5001-10000
- **Funding stage:** Bootstrapped/profitable after a ~$1.4M seed round (Andreessen Horowitz and angels); no subsequent priced round
- **Categories:** Job Board

## Overview
Toptal operates a global marketplace that matches businesses with pre-vetted freelance professionals across software development, design, finance, product/project management, marketing, sales, and consulting. It earns revenue by charging clients for freelancers' services and taking a margin on each transaction. The company reports a network of over 30,000 professionals serving more than 35,000 clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

## Products
Toptal Talent Network (top 3% freelancers), Software Development (full-stack, front-end, back-end, mobile, DevOps), Design Services (UI/UX, visual, product design), Finance Expertise (CFOs, financial modeling, FP&A), Project Management, Product Management, AI & Machine Learning Services, Management Consulting, Toptal Staffing (dedicated teams), Enterprise Solutions

## Leadership
- Taso Du Val — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/taso-du-val))
- Breanden Beneschott — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/breanden-beneschott))

## Sources
- [Toptal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toptal) — encyclopedia
- [About Toptal](https://www.toptal.com/about) — company_website
- [Toptal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toptal) — encyclopedia
- [About Toptal](https://www.toptal.com/about) — company_website
- [Toptal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toptal) — encyclopedia
- [Toptal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toptal) — encyclopedia
- [Toptal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toptal) — encyclopedia
- [About Toptal](https://www.toptal.com/about) — company_website
- [Toptal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toptal) — encyclopedia

## FAQ
**What does Toptal do?**

Toptal is a talent marketplace that connects companies with vetted freelance developers, designers, and other professionals.

**Where is Toptal headquartered?**

Toptal is headquartered in Fully remote (no headquarters); U.S.-based, associated with Silicon Valley, California, United States.

**When was Toptal founded?**

Toptal was founded in 2010.

**Who founded Toptal?**

Toptal was founded by Taso Du Val, Breanden Beneschott.

**How many employees does Toptal have?**

Toptal has 5001-10000 employees.

**What kind of HR technology is Toptal?**

Toptal is categorized under Job Board on DHRMap.

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