Talent marketplace FlexiBees gets pre-Series A funding led by IPV

FlexiBees, a talent marketplace providing flexible, part-time, and remote work solutions, has raised its pre-Series A round of funding led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). In the fresh round, Shan M S, COO of Namma Yatri; Reema Mahajan, founder of International Women in Dubai, and various other notable investors also participated, according to a press statement.

FlexiBees is a talent platform connecting women professionals with part-time, project-based, and remote roles claims serving over 700 companies globally, including major firms like Kimberly-Clark Professional and Tata Realty, as well as high-growth startups such as Qapita and CreditMantri. The startup employs more than 60,000 people.

The company plans to utilised the funding for expanding the technological infrastructure, refining the AI algorithms, and broadening the market presence to better meet the needs of both employers and talent. 

"Balancing household and office responsibilities often takes a significant toll on individuals, such as new parents or those caring for aging relatives, leading to compromises. FlexiBees addresses this by offering part-time, project-based, and remote jobs, enabling professionals to manage both their personal and professional lives effectively. This approach allows them to contribute their expertise while maintaining personal commitments, benefiting employers with access to skilled talent," said Shreya Prakash, co-founder and CEO of FlexiBees.

FlexiBees targets startups and SMBs within a global ecosystem of over 3.5 million startups spread across more than 300 hubs, collectively generating $4 trillion in value. The company seeks to capture a share of this substantial market by offering experienced, cost-effective, and on-demand talent from India and other regions where the pool of qualified women professionals remains under-utilized.

Commenting on the fundraising, Shreya Prakash, co-founder & CEO of Flexibles, said, "Companies today are hiring for a wide array of roles flexibly, from Sales and Marketing to Content Strategy. Traditional gig Marketplaces lack the capability to effectively manage these complex skill matches."

IPV is an angel investing platform with over 18,000+ CEOs, HNIs, and Professionals that together invest in startups.