What’s the buzz about? Here comes Swarm, a Philippine-based startup that connects startup founders to freelance tech operators. And they just raised a $1.1M pre-seed.

• They serve companies and startups like Parallax, P&G, Axiamatic, and more!

Investor check. Hustle Fund and Plug and Play led the round, while some angel investors also joined in. 

‍

🐝 Swarming with people

SEA is full of top-quality tech talent, and with Swarm, you’ll be able to meet them. Their platform helps you get warm leads and find vetted tech builders! 

If you’ve tried sourcing fractional talent for your startups or projects through platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, or Freelancer.com, they claim to be the better alternative.

• It’s great if you already know the talent profile you’re looking for—Swarm’s “invite-only freelancer network” ensures you’re getting introduced to the best of the best.
• They’ve got tech experts in AI, design, and software engineering.

Great for senior consultants? You’ll have no trouble finding experienced tech talent here. They claim that 80% of their hired builders have worked at Y Combinator-backed companies. 

‍

🍯 It’s a community

Need to find connections to go deeper into the tech ecosystem? You might want to sit down and listen to some of Swarm’s sessions called Swarm Salons. 

• They have online talks on how to become a product manager, how to lead remote teams, how to start and scale an engineering team, and more!

Give your friends some credit. Freelancers, refer your friends to Swarm and earn credits. You’ll get gift cards and credits from Grab, Klook, and more.