Malt

Malt

Connects businesses with freelance talent

About Malt

Simplify's Rating
Why Malt is rated
C+
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Social Impact

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$123.8M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2013

Overview

Malt connects businesses with freelancers, helping them find the right talent for their projects. The platform allows companies to browse and hire from a pool of over 700,000 freelancers across various fields. Businesses can post their project needs, and Malt matches them with suitable freelancers based on skills and experience. Unlike many competitors, Malt has expanded its services to include independent management consultants and interim executives through its acquisition of Comatch, offering a broader range of expertise. The goal of Malt is to empower individuals to take control of their careers while providing businesses with easy access to freelance talent.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for remote work platforms due to hybrid work models.
  • Expansion into niche sectors like management consulting enhances Malt's market position.
  • Increasing use of AI improves freelancer-client matching, boosting project outcomes.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new freelance platforms like Worksome.
  • Regulatory challenges in Europe may impact Malt's operations.
  • Economic downturns could lead to reduced spending on freelance services.

What makes Malt unique

  • Malt offers integrated payment and insurance solutions for freelancers and clients.
  • The acquisition of Comatch expands Malt's offerings to management consultants and interim executives.
  • Malt's platform serves over 700,000 freelancers and 70,000 clients across nine countries.

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Funding

Total Funding

$123.8M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sabbatical Leave

Performance Bonus

Stock Options

Hybrid Work Options

Health Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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It’s consolidation time within the freelancer market trade. French startup Malt is buying Comatch, a competing market centered on consultants and trade consultants. Comatch initially began in Germany, which signifies that Malt can also be doubling down on the German market with this acquisition. Terms of the deal are undisclosed but it surely entails a […]

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Larger companies are embracing independents for greater speed and flexibility, but also because they have more entrepreneurial mindsets.

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Malt lève 80 millions d’euros auprès de Goldman Sachs, Eurazeo, Isai et Serena

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