# Guru.com

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/guru-com

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Pittsburgh, US
- Website: www.guru.com
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 29, 1999)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Guru.com is an online platform that connects businesses and individuals with skilled freelancers across diverse fields such as design, writing, programming, and marketing, facilitating efficient project collaboration and engagement.Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, US, Guru.com provides a platform for freelancers and clients to connect. The company was acquired by Emoonlighter in July 2003. The founders, Inderpal Guglani and Kannan Srinivasan, have established a platform recognized for its diverse offerings, with CEO Elaine Bishop currently at the helm. The company has raised a total of USD 16.00 mn, with the most recent funding round being Series B, backed by investors August Capital and Greylock Partners.Guru.com offers a comprehensive online platform that connects businesses and individuals with expert freelancers across various fields including programming, writing, design, administrative support, marketing, and engineering. The platform features an intuitive interface for posting job listings and collaborating via tools like WorkRooms. Notable functionalities include SafePay, a secure payment system, and flexible payment terms tailored to clients' needs, supporting a broad array of users from startups to large enterprises across regions including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.Guru.com generates revenue through transaction fees associated with its services. Clients post jobs, and freelancers bid on these opportunities, resulting in direct engagements based on negotiated terms. The SafePay system ensures secure payment handling, with clients able to choose from various payment arrangements, enhancing user confidence and maximizing value for both freelancers and clients. The platform's broad user base and high transaction volume positively impact its financial performance.In the upcoming period, Guru.com plans to launch new products designed to enhance user experience and broaden its service offerings. The company aims to expand into new markets, specifically targeting regions in Asia and Europe by the end of 2024. The recent funding round will be utilized to support these initiatives and improve platform capabilities, ensuring that Guru.com can effectively cater to a growing global clientele.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 29, 1999, $16M — August Capital, Greylock Partners

## Investors

- August Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/august-capital) — Series B
- Greylock Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greylock-partners) — Series B