Tech Company Financing Transactions
oDesk Funding Round
oDesk, based in Redwood City, raised $15 million from Benchmark Capital, DAG Ventures and Globespan Capital Partners.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
6/4/2008
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$15,000,000
Round
Series C
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
The funding will help us continue to transform the way the world works," said Gary Swart, CEO of oDesk. "Through oDesk, companies can cost effectively hire the very best talent from anywhere in the world and then manage those resources as if they were in the same office.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
901 Marshall Street 200
Redwood City, CA 94025
USA
Redwood City, CA 94025
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
oDesk enables buyers of services to hire, manage, and pay technology service providers from around the world. Buyers choose oDesk for top global talent, comprehensive management tools, and a flexible hourly payment model.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Thomas Layton
Chief Executive Officer
Gary Swart
Chief Financial Officer
Greg Stanger
Chief Technical Officer
Odysseas Tsatalos
Co-Founder
Stratis Karamanlakis
VP - Marketing
Jaleh Bisharat
VP - Product Management
Michael Levinson
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