Talent marketplace FlexiBees raises funding led by Inflection Point Ventures

FlexiBees, a talent marketplace providing flexible, part-time and remote work solutions, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, a Gurugram-based angel investment firm.

The round also saw participation from Shan M S, COO of Namma Yatri, Reema Mahajan, founder of International Women in Dubai, and other notable investors.

What does FlexiBees do?

FlexiBees is a vetted talent platform connecting women professionals with part-time, project-based, and remote roles.

The startup claims to serve over 700 businesses globally, including major firms like Kimberly-Clark Professional and Tata Realty and high-growth startups such as Qapita and CreditMantri.

Additionally, it has a network of 60,000+ professionals, has placed 1,400+ women in flexible careers, and impacted 20,000+ women through returnship preparation and interview coaching.

Who are the founders?

FlexiBees was founded by IIM Bangalore graduates Shreya Prakash, Rashmi Rammohan, and Deepa Swami. CEO Shreya Prakash directs Business Development and Marketing, drawing on a decade of experience at Hindustan Unilever. 

COO Rashmi Rammohan oversees Business Delivery, Technology, and Digital, with a distinguished background in leading Media, Digital, and e-commerce Insights at P&G. 

Deepa Swami, the Chief Talent Officer (CTO), manages talent acquisition, project operations, and finance and legal. She has also worked as a Management Consultant at KPMG and in the education sector with Aptech. 

Expanding tech infrastructure

The startup plans to use the raised capital to expand its technological infrastructure, refine its AI algorithms, and broaden its market presence to better meet the needs of both employers and talent.

“Our objective is to scale our operations to generate employment opportunities and improve employability for millions of women professionals currently outside the full-time workforce. This initiative will provide businesses across the world with access to a remarkable talent pool, helping them grow competitively," said Shreya Prakash, Co-Founder & CEO of FlexiBees.

“We recognized early on that the traditional marketplace matching approach was insufficient for our needs. Companies today are hiring for a wide array of roles flexibly, from Sales and Marketing to Content Strategy. Traditional gig Marketplaces lack the capability to effectively manage these complex skill matches," said Rashmi Manmohan, Co-Founder and COO of FlexiBees.

Providing cost-effective and agile solutions

FlexiBees provides value for startups and SMBs with cost-effective and agile solutions, helping professionals balance their careers and personal lives.

The startup said that its advanced vetting technology ensures high-quality matches, with 70% of business from repeat clients.

It offers a broad range of roles such as sales, digital marketing, finance, HR, and technology, significantly reducing hiring time by 90%. 

For professionals, it offers flexible, career-advancing opportunities that promote financial independence and agency.

“Balancing household and office responsibilities often takes a significant toll on individuals, such as new parents or those caring for ageing relatives, leading to compromises. FlexiBees addresses this by offering part-time, project-based, and remote jobs, enabling professionals to manage both their personal and professional lives effectively. This approach allows them to contribute their expertise while maintaining personal commitments, benefiting employers with access to skilled talent," said Vikram Ramasubramaniam, Partner, Inflection Point Ventures.