myGwork operates a global LGBTQ+ talent platform and delivers e-learning via its myGwork Academy. The company plans to use recent funding to enhance user experience and expand its international reach. Product plans include improved user analytics to enable personalized experiences, the addition of a Spanish language course, and a new course on Intersectionality. The funding package combines investment and grant support to accelerate platform improvements and network growth. Founders Adrien and Pierre Gaubert emphasized user experience and workplace inclusion as central to the product roadmap. The company also strengthened its governance with the appointment of Lori L. Harmon as Chair to drive the next phase of growth. myGwork operates a business community and recruitment/networking platform for LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, inclusive employers and allies, offering job listings, mentoring, professional events and news. The platform positions itself as a safe space where members can connect with inclusive employers and find career opportunities. Since 2014 it has enabled over 300 clients to attract and retain LGBTQ+ talent, with FTSE 100 companies and household names such as Pearson, Colgate, GSK, the United Nations, EY and BlackRock using the service. Led by founders Pierre Gaubert and Adrien Gaubert, the company is focused on growing its user base and pursuing international expansion. Financially, myGwork recently secured incremental funding to support those growth plans. myGwork operates a business community that connects LGBT+ professionals and graduates with inclusive employers, job opportunities, mentors, events and news. The company raised £0.75m in funding to support growth and product development. It plans to use the capital to grow the team, further develop its existing service offering, and expand the business in the UK while signing up new clients overseas. In the near term the funds will be used to design and deliver a new app, develop myGwork’s mentoring offer, and bring on new team members focused on growth over the next two years. myGwork was co-founded by Adrien and Pierre Gaubert and is based in London.

Total raised

$5M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Aug 2023