| Website | https://www.odesk... |
| Blog | https://www.odesk... |
| @oDesk | |
| Category | Other |
| Phone | (866) 67 oDESK |
| Employees | 78 |
| Founded | 10/03 |
| Description | Online employment platform |
| Total | $29M |
| Series A, 4/06 Sigma Partners Globespan Capital Partners | $6M |
| Series B, 9/06 Benchmark Capital Sigma Partners Globespan Capital Partners | $8M |
| Series C, 6/08 DAG Ventures Benchmark Capital Sigma Partners Globespan Capital Partners | $15M |
oDesk enables both employers and contractors of technical, business and creative services to build successful work relationships across the globe. This is possible due to a “pay by the hour” service model which guarantees payment to contractors and allows employers to verify work as it happens. Employers can hire, manage and pay contractors around the world similarly to those working in the same office. oDesk is primarily funded by Benchmark Capital, Globespan Capital Partners, and Sigma Partners.
| Website | odesk.com |
| Blog | blog.odesk.com |
| Launch Date | November 19, 2004 |
| Tags | outsourcing, online-work, remote-work |
oDesk makes it simple for two categories of people. It helps employers to hire, manage and pay online workers from around the world. Employers track their projects via webcams and direct access to shared timesheets and their contractors’ work, which enables them to manage almost as they would a local team. This kind of “on-demand” employment service is also a convenient alternative for workers across a wide range of industries. Contractors search for work, can track their payments and are in direct contact with their employers. oDesk seems to be an answer to many of the problems that users found with Elance. Both employers and contractors are given extensive information of the people they deal with, which includes a list of degrees and other certifications in addition to an independent reputation system and the desired hourly rate of each worker.
