YouTeam (YC W18)
Acquisition in 2025
YouTeam is a provider of engineering staff augmentation services that enables rapidly growing tech companies to enhance their development teams by quickly adding full-time contract engineers. The company operates a marketplace with a network of over 20,000 vetted engineers employed by various consulting agencies across 19 countries, primarily in Europe and Latin America. By utilizing a dedicated talent model, YouTeam allows clients to hire engineers who are exclusively focused on their projects, eliminating concerns about competition for quality talent. This model not only ensures reliability akin to full-time employees but also offers the flexibility and speed of freelancers. Clients benefit from instant access to multiple candidates, streamlining the hiring process and enabling them to scale their engineering capabilities efficiently.
Growth Collective
Acquisition in 2024
Growth Collective is a digital hiring platform that connects companies with a network of vetted freelance marketers. The company focuses on enabling businesses to grow cost-effectively by assembling teams of freelancers without the typical agency markup. By offering flexible contracts, Growth Collective allows organizations to adjust their marketing resources according to evolving needs. The platform not only facilitates the hiring process but also empowers marketers to work independently, promoting a sustainable freelance business model. With a commitment to fostering remote work opportunities for skilled marketers, Growth Collective plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between talented professionals and dynamic startups and brands.
VironIT
Acquisition in 2024
VironIT is a software development company that delivers custom software solutions for enterprises, startups, and individuals. It provides professional software development services, including mobile applications, web-oriented software products, and business software, as well as software integration, updating, support, and maintenance of developed applications. The company serves businesses and governments and focuses on web-oriented and enterprise software offerings. In 2024, VironIT was acquired by Toptal.
WeLoveNoCode
Acquisition in 2023
WeLoveNoCode is a program development firm that provides applications to firms faster and affordably with no-code developers. WeLoveNoCode is the creator of an automated platform for swiftly testing hypotheses and creating new applications. The company offers a subscription-based platform through which users can submit any task, such as the development of landing pages, mobile apps, web apps, automation, and design, and will be assigned a developer to complete those tasks, allowing businesses to get unlimited, high-quality app development services at a low cost.
Skillbridge
Acquisition in 2016
Skillbridge, Inc. is a New York-based online marketplace that connects organizations with independent business consulting professionals. Founded in 2013, the platform facilitates the hiring of experienced consultants for short-term engagements across various disciplines, including market research, financial analysis, marketing strategy, and business development. Skillbridge serves a diverse clientele, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage startups, enabling them to capitalize on new business opportunities. The company was acquired by Toptal, LLC in 2016, further enhancing its capabilities in providing specialized consulting services. Skillbridge focuses on delivering expertise in areas such as investor presentations, competitor profiling, pricing strategies, and industry best practices, thereby assisting clients in navigating complex business challenges.