Swarm operates an invite-only, community-driven freelancer network that helps startup founders ideate, form freelance teams, and find senior tech builders. The platform differentiates itself by using endorsements where members stake their reputation in exchange for rewards, which aims to build trust and warm referrals. Swarm positions itself as a top platform for senior consultants and agencies, particularly in AI, software development, and design, and lists clients including the former CTO of McAfee, Procter & Gamble, Axiamatic, f(dev), Parallax, and Shipmates. The company says over 80% of its hired builders have experience at companies backed by Y Combinator and Fortune 500 firms. Swarm aims to transform the way people work by fostering collaboration and scaling the flexible workforce through trust. The company is led by Co-Founder and CEO Dexter Ligot-Gordon, who previously co-founded Kalibrr and worked in economic and workforce development roles in San Francisco and Oakland.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Nov 2023