# Crew Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/crew-labs

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
- Website: www.crew.co
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 15, 2015)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Crew Labs Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in connecting businesses with creative, marketing, and technology talent through its innovative platform, facilitating efficient hiring and collaboration.Founded in 2012 in Montreal, Canada, Crew Labs Inc. connects organizations with skilled freelance professionals. In April 2017, the company was acquired by Dribbble Holdings Ltd. for undisclosed financial terms. The founder's details and previous ventures are not specified. Crew has successfully raised CAD 10.000 mn in a Series A funding round led by Atlas Venture, with participation from investors including AngelList, BDC Capital, and others, accumulating a total of CAD 10.000 mn since inception.Crew specializes in connecting businesses with top-tier creative, marketing, and technology talent through its innovative platform. The company’s core offerings include a comprehensive database of freelancers, contractors, and agencies, allowing organizations to find and hire the right talent quickly and efficiently. Crew primarily serves small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger corporations across various sectors, including advertising, digital marketing, and technology development. The company operates in key geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, providing its services to a wide range of clientele seeking specialized skills for their projects.Crew generates revenue through a transactional model that connects businesses with freelance talent and agencies. Clients engage with the platform to access candidates for specific projects, leading to a fee structure that involves commission-based payments or flat rates for services rendered. The company’s flagship services focus on delivering tailored talent solutions, ensuring that clients receive value from their investments in human capital.Following the acquisition by Dribbble Holdings Ltd. in April 2017, Crew Labs Inc. aims to broaden its service offerings and enhance its platform capabilities. The company is exploring the introduction of new products designed to improve user experience, although specific release dates are not disclosed. Additionally, Crew plans to expand its operations into emerging markets in Asia and Europe by 2025, leveraging recent funding to support these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 15, 2015, $7.7M — Atlas Venture, BDC Capital, Inovia Capital, LaunchCapital, Boldstart Ventures, Real Ventures, FounderFuel, AngelList, LDV Capital, ZenStone Venture Capital
- Seed, Apr 10, 2014, $2.1M — Atlas Venture, Inovia Capital, Boldstart Ventures, Real Ventures
- Seed, Dec 17, 2013, $2.1M — Atlas Venture, Boldstart Ventures, Real Ventures
- Seed, Sep 5, 2012, $0.5M — BDC Capital, Real Ventures

## Investors

- BDC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdc-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Real Ventures — Seed, Series A
- Atlas Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlas-venture) — Seed, Series A
- Boldstart Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boldstart-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Inovia Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inovia-capital) — Seed, Series A
- LaunchCapital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/launchcapital) — Series A
- FounderFuel — Series A
- AngelList — Series A
- LDV Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ldv-capital) — Series A
- ZenStone Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zenstone-venture-capital) — Series A