Elance
Latest round
- Series F
Last raised
- Jan 2012
Total raised
- $147M
Investors
- 9
About Elance
Elance, Inc.Founded in 1998, Elance, Inc. operates as a marketplace that links businesses with freelance professionals. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, US. In November 2014, Elance, Inc. The founder, Joe Russo, has a history of entrepreneurship, though further details about previous ventures were not provided.Elance, Inc. provides a platform that enables businesses to connect with top freelance talent across various industries. Clients can post jobs and hire professionals in categories including Development & IT, Design & Creative, Sales & Marketing, Writing & Translation, among others.Elance, Inc. generates revenue through a tiered fee structure based on freelancer hiring. Clients pay a 5% fee for initial projects and a 10% fee for premium services. plans to enhance its platform and expand into new geographic markets. Specific target regions for this expansion include Europe and Asia, with a strategic focus on launching new product offerings aimed at improving user experience and increasing market share. Upcoming releases are anticipated to include innovative features designed to streamline the hiring process and enhance client-freelancer interactions.
Who invested in Elance
9 investors across 7 rounds
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Funding rounds
Series F
Jan 24, 2012
Amount
$17M
Investors
Series E
Jun 1, 2004
Amount
$10M
Investors
Series D
Dec 1, 2003
Amount
$1M
Investors
Series D
Jun 1, 2003
Amount
$6.8M
Investors
Series B
Sep 26, 2000
Amount
$50M
Investors
Series C
Sep 1, 2000
Amount
$50M
Investors
Series A
Feb 1, 2000
Amount
$12M
Investors
Questions about Elance
Who invested in Elance?
Elance has 9 investors on record across 7 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Elance raised?
Elance has raised 7 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Elance last raise money?
Elance's most recent round on record is a Series F, in Jan 2012.
What does Elance do?
Elance is a internet company.
Where is Elance headquartered?
Elance is headquartered in Mountain View, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Elance?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back internet companies at Elance's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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