oDesk is an online workplace that enables businesses to find, hire, manage, and pay talented independent professionals via the Internet. Businesses can hire these online contract workers for any type of work that can be done in front of a computer — from every tech skill imaginable to project management, customer support, marketing, design and even legal services. Access to a large, global pool of skilled contractors is especially powerful for startups and small businesses with limited resources, businesses seeking a very specific skill that’s difficult to find within commuting distance, and businesses located outside a metropolitan area. oDesk’s unique model provides transparency and protection for both the business and the worker, guaranteeing and tracking that an hour paid is an hour worked.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/06 | Series A | 6M | Coral Capital Management, British Telecom | Unknown |
| 09/01/06 | Series B | 8M | Allen & Co., Jazzya, Digital Garage | Unknown |
| 06/01/08 | Series C | 15M | Micron Technology, TSMC Venture Tech Alliance, T-Online Ventures, Boston Community Ventures | Unknown |
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