Nowsta

Nowsta

Workforce management solutions for gig economy

About Nowsta

Simplify's Rating
Why Nowsta is rated
B-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$116.2M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Overview

Nowsta offers workforce management solutions for businesses that employ hourly and gig workers in industries like catering, events, hospitality, and retail. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables managers to schedule shifts, track employee hours, and manage payroll while ensuring compliance with labor laws through features like predictive scheduling. Nowsta primarily serves small to medium-sized businesses, helping them reduce administrative burdens and improve productivity. The company generates revenue through subscription fees and aims to simplify workforce management in the gig economy.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for flexible work arrangements boosts Nowsta's platform adoption.
  • Expansion of the gig economy into new sectors offers client base diversification.
  • Recent $35M Series C funding supports Nowsta's growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors offer similar features at lower costs, threatening market share.
  • Rapid AI evolution may require significant investment to maintain industry standards.
  • Economic downturns could reduce spending on SaaS platforms, impacting revenue.

What makes Nowsta unique

  • Nowsta integrates AI-driven predictive analytics for enhanced scheduling accuracy.
  • The platform offers digital payment solutions tailored for gig workers.
  • Nowsta's SaaS model ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations.

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Funding

Total Funding

$116.2M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$50M
$40M
Figma
$50M
Medium
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura

Benefits

100% Employer Paid Health Care, Including Dental and Vision

401k

Work From Home Flexibility

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↓ -3%

2 year growth

↑ 2%
Finsmes
Nov 6th, 2023
Nowsta Raises $35M in Series C Funding

Nowsta, a Brooklyn, NYC-based technology company building operating systems for gig workforces, raised $35M in Series C funding

PressRelease.com
Aug 15th, 2023
Nowsta Named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Nowsta named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.

Hunt Scanlon
Jan 24th, 2022
Clocktower Technology Ventures invests into Nowsta in $41M

Brooklyn-headquartered Nowsta, which provides a cloud-based workforce management platform to enterprises, has raised $41 million Series B funding from GreatPoint Ventures and joined by VMG Catalyst, Rally Ventures, Tribe Capital and existing investors Green Visor Capital, Compound Ventures and Clocktower Technology Ventures.

VentureBeat
Jan 19th, 2022
Workforce Management Platform Nowsta Lands $41M

Workforce management platform Nowsta today announced it has raised $41 million in a Series B round of funding led by GreatPoint Ventures.

AlleyWatch
Dec 23rd, 2021
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 12/23/2021

The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 12/23/2021 featuring funding details for Tibles, Arcade, and much more.

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