Because of the Great Resignation, the job market is undeniably competitive. Employees are seeking more work-life balance, flexibility and autonomy and choosing to work for companies that align with their goals. With JobGet, a Boston-based hourly work platform, job seekers can do just that by using the platform to locate nearby job openings and speak directly with hiring agents.
On Thursday, JobGet pulled in $52 million in a Series B funding round along with $12 million in venture debt financing co-led by JAZZ Venture Partners and Sanabil Investments.
JobGet CEO and co-founder Tony Liu told Built In via email that the company’s fresh funding will go toward hiring and market expansions. Liu expects the startup will double its current 80-person staff by the end of the year.
According to the company, the JobGet platform has been downloaded nearly 2 million times. It connects job seekers with hourly positions in retail, sales, administration, hospitality, housekeeping and much more. The platform operates in many U.S. cities including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston and Miami.
“Our app is just the beginning. We are building a new type of platform that enables deeper relationships between our talented hourly workers and hiring managers with intelligent technology connecting both to better opportunities,” Liu said in a statement.
Built In last reported on JobGet in its early stages when it raised a $2.1 million seed round. At that point, the company reported having 5,000 partners with household names like the Home Depot. Today, additional big-name customers on JobGet’s roster include California Pizza Kitchen, Showcase Cinemas and Taco Bell.
