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SketchDeck

Design-as-a-service platform with embedded teams

Overview

SketchDeck is a design-as-a-service (DaaS) platform that serves marketing and sales teams in large organizations, providing access to a global network of vetted designers through flexible subscriptions and on-demand project pricing. Its proprietary platform manages the entire design workflow—from briefing to delivery—allowing clients to submit requests, collaborate with designers, give feedback, and organize all assets in one place. A key differentiator is the embedded team model, where SketchDeck assembles a dedicated design team that integrates directly into the client's own team, offering the scalability of an agency with the focus of an in-house group. The company aims to streamline design project management, reduce sourcing and hiring friction, and deliver a consistent, scalable stream of creative assets.

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About SketchDeck

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

Industries

ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareDesign

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$2.3M

Headquarters

Walnut, California

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SketchDeck's site was updated August 24, 2026, showing active operations.
  • 24 Seven bought Crawford Group in April 2026, expanding adjacent services.
  • Enterprise presentation and marketing design still fit recurring customer workflows.

What critics are saying

  • 24 Seven controls SketchDeck, so integration can erase its standalone brand.
  • Crawford Group's 2026 addition diverts management attention and capital.
  • If 24 Seven folds SketchDeck into staffing, the DaaS model dies.

What makes SketchDeck unique

  • SketchDeck remains a 24 Seven company selling embedded design teams and design management.
  • Its 2026 website markets design-on-demand and enterprise-scale brand systems.
  • The 24 Seven acquisition pairs creative staffing with production capacity for marketers.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2.3M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$1.7M
$2M
$2.3M
$3M

Benefits

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Company Social Events

Home Office Stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

21%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

21%
PR Newswire
May 7th, 2025
24 Seven Named To Forbes America'S Best Recruiting And Temporary Staffing Firms 2025 List

NEW YORK, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven, one of the nation's largest privately held marketing, creative, and digital talent solutions firms, has once again been recognized on Forbes prestigious list of America's Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms 2025. This annual ranking, presented by Forbes and Statista, highlights the top-performing staffing firms across the country

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Apr 24th, 2025
24 Seven Earns Fortune Certified™ Great Place To Work® Honor For Third Straight Year

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven, one of the nation's largest privately held marketing, creative, and digital talent solutions firms, is proud to announce that the organization has been recognized as a Fortune Certified™ Great Place to Work® for the third year in a row

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2025
24 Seven Continues Strategic Growth With Ninth Acquisition

Addition of Toronto-Based Core Resources Further Expands Company's Global Technology Talent Solutions NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven, one of the nation's largest privately held marketing, creative, and digital talent solutions firms, today announced the acquisition of CORE Resources, a leading provider of technology talent solutions to Canada's financial services sector. This marks 24 Seven's ninth acquisition as the company continues to expand its global capabilities

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Jan 15th, 2025
24 Seven Ceo Anthony Donnarumma Named To Elite Sia Staffing 100 List For Third Time

Under Donnarumma's Leadership, 24 Seven Has Become the Nation's Second-Largest Marketing and Creative Talent Solutions FirmNEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven, one of the nation's largest privately held marketing, creative, and digital talent solutions firms, announced today that CEO Anthony Donnarumma has been named for a third time to the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Staffing 100 North America list. The prestigious annual list celebrates innovative leaders who are reshaping the future of talent acquisition

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Nov 13th, 2024
24 Seven Founder And Chairwoman Celeste Gudas Named To Sia'S Global Power 150 Women In Staffing List

This Marks the Third Consecutive Year Gudas has Received the Prestigious Industry Honor NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven, one of the nation's largest privately held marketing, creative, and digital talent solutions firms, announced today that Founder and Chairwoman Celeste Gudas has been named to the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list for the third consecutive year. This esteemed recognition spotlights female leaders who are advancing the industry and shaping the future of work through innovation, leadership, and commitment to excellence. "This well-deserved honor reflects Celeste's unwavering dedication and pioneering spirit in our industry," said Anthony Donnarumma, CEO of 24 Seven. "She's elevated standards for the entire staffing and recruiting sector, and we are immensely proud of her and the inspiration she brings to our team and beyond."

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