Guru

Guru

Global freelance marketplace with secure payments

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Guru is an online freelance marketplace that connects businesses with professionals across many fields, including programming, design, writing, administrative support, sales, marketing, finance, engineering, education, and legal services. It lets clients post tasks or projects and hire freelancers for specific work or ongoing collaboration. Freelancers complete tasks and get paid through SafePay, a secure payments system, while WorkRooms provides a collaborative space for messaging, progress tracking, and task management. The company earns revenue from service fees on transactions between clients and freelancers. Guru differentiates itself with strong workflow management tools and a high customer satisfaction rate (99%), backed by over 1 million paid invoices and $250 million paid out to freelancers worldwide. Its goal is to provide a reliable, user-friendly platform that helps businesses find the right talent quickly and gives freelancers meaningful work opportunities.

About Guru

Simplify's Rating
Why Guru is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Fintech

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$41M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Enterprise Mode grows with tiered pricing for mid-market.
  • Verticals like engineering command premium rates.
  • 2M freelancers boost AI job matching network effects.

What critics are saying

  • Upwork dominates 60% share, erodes Guru's <1%.
  • AI agents displace writing, design at 10-50% rates.
  • Freelancers bypass platform post-initial contact.

What makes Guru unique

  • SafePay ensures secure payments for $250M payouts.
  • WorkRooms enables client-freelancer task collaboration.
  • 99% customer satisfaction from robust workflow tools.

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Funding

Total Funding

$41M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

Paid Parental, Family & Medical Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

Company Equity

Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 28th, 2024
Freelance Platforms Market Size To Record Usd 6.21 Bn Growth From 2024-2028, Growing Number Of Partnerships And Acquisition Is One Of The Key Market Trends, Technavio

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global freelance platforms market size is estimated to grow by USD 6.21 bn from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.62% during the forecast period. Freelance platforms facilitate businesses in accessing a flexible, diverse talent pool of individuals with specialized skills, offering temporary workforce solutions. Employers post projects, and freelancers bid based on their profiles. Platforms charge transaction fees and handle payment processes, including currency exchange. Trust and uncertainty are addressed through ratings and reviews

Imbibe, Inc.
Dec 18th, 2023
Flavor Drop: Fruit Punch & Tropical Punch

In 2022, Guru launched Guayusa Tropical Punch organic energy drink, and Olipop, known for fiber and low-sugar soda, released Tropical Punch soda.

EIN Presswire
Oct 31st, 2023
The Top Knowledge Management Software Vendors According to the FeaturedCustomers Fall 2023 Customer Success Report

Top Performers - Elium, HelpCrunch, Helpjuice, Knowledge Powered Solutions, and Slite were awarded "Top Performer" honors.

PR Newswire
Aug 29th, 2023
Global Freelance Platforms Market Set To Reach Usd 14.39 Billion By 2030, Fueled By Remote Work Trends And Specialized Skill Matching

DUBLIN, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Freelance Platforms Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component (Platform, Services), By End-user, By Application (Web & Graphic Design, Project Management), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The global freelance platforms market is on track to achieve remarkable growth, with a projected value of USD 14.39 billion by 2030.The market is anticipated to expand at a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16.5% during the forecast period, according to a comprehensive report. The freelance platform sector serves as a bridge between businesses seeking skilled professionals and individuals seeking freelance opportunities. By facilitating the connection between these two parties, freelance platforms enable companies to post their workforce requirements while allowing freelancers to showcase their skills and experience through personalized profiles.Pandemic-Driven Shift to Remote WorkThe emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic brought about a transformation in the employment landscape, prompting remote work adoption due to lockdowns and social distancing measures. The pandemic-induced job losses also led to a surge in interest in freelance work. Notably, in the first nine months of 2020, Toptal, LLC, a key player in the freelance platform market, observed a remarkable 55% increase in applications for joining its global talent network compared to the same period in the previous year.Advantages of Freelancing PlatformsAmid economic uncertainties linked to the pandemic, businesses are increasingly embracing freelancing as an alternative to hiring permanent employees

BeInCrypto
Aug 10th, 2023
Bitwage Integra Usdt En La Red Tron Para Pagos En Criptomonedas Para Freelancers

La plataforma descentralizada de nómina y facturación en criptomonedas, Bitwage, anunció la integración de Tether (USDT) a través de la blockchain de TRON, para expandir la gestión nóminas globales de los trabajadores remotos o freelancers a nivel mundial.Bitwage señaló que la integración de Tether a través de la red TRON es una respuesta a la alta demanda de trabajadores remotos de recibir pagos del exterior. Con la implementación, los freelancers podrían aceptar pagos en la stablecoin de Tether.Bitwage permite a freelancers cobrar con USDT, USDC, DAI o CUSDEl uso de la stablecoin USDT en la red TRON se ha vuelto una herramienta salarial para empleados remotos. Lo anterior, debido a que su interoperabilidad garantiza cero tarifas de comisión. Asimismo, aumenta la velocidad de los pagos y no hay costos en tarifas de gas. Los usuarios de Bitwage ahora dispondrán de: USDT, USDC (de Circle), DAI (de MakerDAO) o CUSD (Celo dólar).Patrocinado PatrocinadoLos usuarios de Bitwage podrán distribuir o dividir sus depósitos entre criptomonedas, o convertirlas en monedas locales, libre de comisión. Para la plataforma, los salarios desde el extranjero en stablecoins “empodera” a los usuarios y empresas.De acuerdo con Cointastical, algunas de las empresas que utilizan Bitwage para pagar a sus trabajadores remotos son: Upwork, Freelancer

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