3 years ago

Roleshare Raises $1.2 Million Seed Funding to Expand Job Sharing Platform

  • Roleshare, a London-based job-sharing platform, has secured $1.2 million in seed funding led by Plug and Play VC with participation from Forward VC, Rethink Capital Partners, Techstars VC, Invested, and several angel investors

  • Founded by Sophie and David Smallwood, Roleshare aims to promote gender equality, economic growth, and well-being by enabling professionals to co-apply and share full-time jobs

  • The platform helps companies retain and redeploy diverse employees seeking flexibility by matching complementary skills for shared roles

  • Roleshare has already attracted high-profile clients like JP Morgan, BP, and Alphabet's X Moonshot Factory, with pilot programs underway

  • The funding will be used to accelerate platform development, expand into new markets, and enhance sales and marketing efforts.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "It's hard for companies to retain women and diverse employees who need flexibility and there's a shortage of talent for mid to senior level roles."

      Solution

      "Roleshare is a platform that matches professionals to co-apply and share full-time jobs. This helps companies retain and redeploy talent while also filling skills gaps and promoting diversity."

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