Overview
Lifted Solutions helps enterprise clients manage their contingent workforce globally by unifying sourcing, contracting, management, and payment across independent contractors, agent of record, employer of record, staff augmentation, and statement of work engagements. It uses a contract- and country-agnostic platform that integrates with existing MSPs and VMS, while giving access to Upwork's talent marketplace and a payment system tailored for contingent work; it also uses automation and expert support to classify workers and ensure compliance through Ascen-based W-2 capabilities. Lifted differentiates itself by building on Bubty and Ascen foundations to provide an integrated, scalable lifecycle solution that fits enterprise workflows rather than a standalone recruiting tool. Its goal is to simplify and standardize the entire contingent workforce lifecycle worldwide, helping large organizations source, contract, manage, and pay external talent efficiently and compliantly.
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What believers are saying
- Everest Group named Lifted Leader and Star Performer on April 22, 2026.
- Upwork said Lifted has a robust client pipeline during March 2026 guidance.
- Upwork reported strong Q2 2026 profitability, funding Lifted with $64.1 million adjusted EBITDA.
What critics are saying
- Everest evaluated 16 FEMS providers in April 2026, intensifying competition from Deel and Remote.
- Upwork said Lifted causes about 2 points of 2026 margin dilution, pressuring returns.
- If enterprise adoption stalls, Lifted remains a subsidy to Upwork's marketplace, not a business.
What makes Lifted Solutions unique
- Lifted launched August 19, 2025, unifying IC, AOR, EOR, SOW, and staff augmentation.
- Upwork's Bubty and Ascen acquisitions give Lifted compliance and workflow infrastructure.
- Lifted plugs into existing MSPs and VMSs, reducing enterprise switching friction.
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