# Top 18 Gig Economy Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 18 best-funded gig economy startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $184M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/gig-economy-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**GoCab** GoCab is a London-based mobility fintech company founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gocab) GoCab is a London-based mobility fintech company founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 Abidjan, United Kingdom **$75M** last round Feb 2026
- 2 [**Cachet** Cachet is an Estonian InsurTech company founded in 2018, specializing in adaptive, usage-based insurance infrastructure tailored for the platform and gig economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cachet) Cachet is an Estonian InsurTech company founded in 2018, specializing in adaptive, usage-based insurance infrastructure tailored for the platform and gig economy. *Founded* 2018 Tallinn, Estonia **$18M** last round Oct 2026
- 3 [**YouDo** YouDo is a Russian online marketplace that connects clients with independent contractors and specialists across various professional categories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/youdo) YouDo is a Russian online marketplace that connects clients with independent contractors and specialists across various professional categories. *Founded* 2011 Moscow, Russia **$17M** last round Sept 2018
- 4 [**Thor Technologies** Power Up for the Gig Economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thor-technologies) Power Up for the Gig Economy. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$15M** last round Jan 2004
- 5 [**Jobble** Jobble is a Boston-based technology company that operates an all-in-one on-demand staffing platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jobble) Jobble is a Boston-based technology company that operates an all-in-one on-demand staffing platform. *Founded* 2016 Boston, United States **$11M** last round Jul 2019
- 6 [**UpCover** Upcover is an Australian insurtech company founded in 2019, based in Sydney.](https://millionrounds.com/company/upcover) Upcover is an Australian insurtech company founded in 2019, based in Sydney. *Founded* 2019 Sydney, Australia **$11M** last round Feb 2025
- 7 [**Gig Wage** Gig Wage is a Dallas-based fintech company focused on payroll, payment, and banking solutions for the 1099 gig economy and independent contractors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gig-wage) Gig Wage is a Dallas-based fintech company focused on payroll, payment, and banking solutions for the 1099 gig economy and independent contractors. *Founded* 2014 Dallas, United States **$8.3M** last round Dec 2024
- 8 [**SteadyPay** SteadyPay is a London-based fintech company founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/steadypay) SteadyPay is a London-based fintech company founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$8.0M** last round Mar 2023
- 9 [**Pirkx** Pirkx provides a package of benefits and savings solutions for gig economy and small business workers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pirkx) Pirkx provides a package of benefits and savings solutions for gig economy and small business workers. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$4.8M** last round Aug 2026
- 10 [**Palenca** Palenca is a fintech company based in Mexico City, specializing in income and employment verification services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/palenca) Palenca is a fintech company based in Mexico City, specializing in income and employment verification services. *Founded* 2021 Mexico City, Brazil **$4.0M** last round May 2026
- 11 [**Wrapify** Wrapify is an omni-channel advertising company for brands powered by the gig-economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wrapify) Wrapify is an omni-channel advertising company for brands powered by the gig-economy. *Founded* 2015 United States **$4.0M** last round Mar 2017
- 12 [**Punto** Punto is a mobility company based in Monterrey, Mexico, specializing in flexible car-sharing and rental services tailored for gig-economy rideshare drivers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/punto) Punto is a mobility company based in Monterrey, Mexico, specializing in flexible car-sharing and rental services tailored for gig-economy rideshare drivers. *Founded* 2021 Monterrey, Spain **$2.4M** last round Apr 2026
- 13 [**Refr Sports** Refr Sports is a Minneapolis-based software company founded in January 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/refr-sports) Refr Sports is a Minneapolis-based software company founded in January 2022. *Founded* 2022 Minneapolis, United States **$2.3M** last round Jul 2026
- 14 [**Gigable** Gigable is a technology and marketplace company based in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gigable) Gigable is a technology and marketplace company based in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Dublin, Ireland **$1.4M** last round May 2023
- 15 [**Zyncd** Zyncd is your smart and dynamic CV.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zyncd) Zyncd is your smart and dynamic CV. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$798K** last round Apr 2016
- 16 [**Frontline Gig** Frontline Gig is a workforce readiness and talent marketplace platform dedicated to connecting overlooked workers with green economy and climate-critical jobs,](https://millionrounds.com/company/frontline-gig) Frontline Gig is a workforce readiness and talent marketplace platform dedicated to connecting overlooked workers with green economy and climate-critical jobs, *Founded* 2021 Baltimore, United States **$250K** last round Sept 2026
- 17 [**Gig Mobile** Telecom and Services Marketplace focused on the growing gig/IC economy](https://millionrounds.com/company/gig-mobile) Telecom and Services Marketplace focused on the growing gig/IC economy *Founded* 2018 Detroit, United States **$250K** last round Aug 2018
- 18 [**Nippy** Nippy is a Workertech platform based in Latin America, dedicated to improving labor conditions for delivery riders, drivers, and gig economy workers, particular](https://millionrounds.com/company/nippy) Nippy is a Workertech platform based in Latin America, dedicated to improving labor conditions for delivery riders, drivers, and gig economy workers, particular *Founded* 2018 Cordoba, Argentina **$200K** last round Mar 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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