Shakers: Orchestrating the Future of Work with AI and Freelance Talent
May 14, 2025, 3:31 am
Location: Spain, Community of Madrid, Fuenlabrada
Employees: 11-50
Founded date: 2018
Total raised: $22.82M
In the bustling heart of Madrid, a startup is rewriting the rules of work. Shakers, a workforce orchestration platform, has just secured €14 million in Series A funding. This investment is a lifeline for a company poised to transform how businesses connect with tech freelancers and AI agents. The funding round, led by Partech, with contributions from KFund, Brighteye Ventures, Athos Capital, and Wayra, marks a significant milestone in Shakers' journey.
Founded in 2021 by four seasoned entrepreneurs—Héctor Mata, Nico de Luis, Adrián de Pedro, and Jaime Castillo—Shakers is not just another tech company. It’s a vision. A vision where businesses can seamlessly integrate specialized talent and AI to tackle complex projects. The platform is designed to help companies navigate the turbulent waters of modern work, where flexibility and speed are paramount.
The traditional outsourcing model is crumbling. Companies are no longer satisfied with static teams. They crave agility. They need talent that can adapt and evolve. Shakers answers this call. With over 10,000 vetted freelancers and partnerships with industry giants like Microsoft and Inditex, Shakers is creating a new breed of worker—the "freeworker." These are not just freelancers; they are high-performing professionals equipped to meet the demands of an AI-driven world.
The European market for IT outsourcing is projected to soar from €180 billion to over €280 billion by 2030. This growth reflects a shift toward flexible, high-skill talent solutions. Shakers is riding this wave. The company has seen its revenue grow sixfold in the past year, with 60% coming from recurring customers. This is not just growth; it’s a revolution.
Shakers is building a platform that empowers both businesses and freelancers. It automates frustrating workflow challenges, allowing users to focus on what truly matters—innovation. The platform acts as a new operating system for performance-driven freelancers, offering them the same benefits as traditional employment while providing companies with the agility to innovate faster.
The investment will fuel Shakers' expansion across Europe. The company plans to double its team size within a year, enhancing its AI agent integrations. By 2027, Shakers aims to orchestrate over 10,000 hybrid projects, fundamentally changing how companies build and scale their operations.
At the core of Shakers' success is its AI-powered matchmaking system. This technology goes beyond mere sourcing. It validates talent through a rigorous assessment of hard and soft skills, experience, and cultural fit. With over 1,000 data points, Shakers ensures that companies receive ready-to-work talent from day one. This means businesses can go from concept to a fully assembled team in mere minutes.
The platform also offers a unique ecosystem for freelancers. Shakers provides integrated services such as banking, insurance, and productivity tools. This "Freelancer OS" is designed to support the first generation of freeworkers, giving them the freedom and flexibility they desire while ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed.
The rise of AI is not just a trend; it’s a new operating model. As companies increasingly rely on AI tools, the demand for specialized technical talent is skyrocketing. Shakers is at the forefront of this transformation. The platform is not just connecting businesses with freelancers; it’s creating a community of motivated, performance-driven professionals ready to tackle ambitious projects.
In a world where traditional work models are failing, Shakers is a beacon of hope. It offers a solution to the challenges faced by both companies and freelancers. The platform is reshaping the labor market, providing the flexibility that skilled workers crave. As the landscape of work continues to evolve, Shakers is poised to lead the charge.
The future of work is here, and it’s powered by Shakers. With its innovative approach to workforce management, the company is redefining how businesses find, hire, and collaborate with top talent. The journey has just begun, but the destination is clear: a more agile, efficient, and dynamic workforce.
As Shakers expands its reach across Europe, it will continue to innovate and adapt. The company is not just building a platform; it’s creating an ecosystem that supports the new generation of workers. This is the future of work—a world where talent and technology converge to drive success.
In conclusion, Shakers is more than a startup; it’s a movement. A movement toward a future where work is flexible, dynamic, and driven by the needs of both businesses and freelancers. With its recent funding and ambitious plans for growth, Shakers is set to become a leader in the workforce orchestration space. The stage is set, and the curtain is rising on a new era of work.
Founded in 2021 by four seasoned entrepreneurs—Héctor Mata, Nico de Luis, Adrián de Pedro, and Jaime Castillo—Shakers is not just another tech company. It’s a vision. A vision where businesses can seamlessly integrate specialized talent and AI to tackle complex projects. The platform is designed to help companies navigate the turbulent waters of modern work, where flexibility and speed are paramount.
The traditional outsourcing model is crumbling. Companies are no longer satisfied with static teams. They crave agility. They need talent that can adapt and evolve. Shakers answers this call. With over 10,000 vetted freelancers and partnerships with industry giants like Microsoft and Inditex, Shakers is creating a new breed of worker—the "freeworker." These are not just freelancers; they are high-performing professionals equipped to meet the demands of an AI-driven world.
The European market for IT outsourcing is projected to soar from €180 billion to over €280 billion by 2030. This growth reflects a shift toward flexible, high-skill talent solutions. Shakers is riding this wave. The company has seen its revenue grow sixfold in the past year, with 60% coming from recurring customers. This is not just growth; it’s a revolution.
Shakers is building a platform that empowers both businesses and freelancers. It automates frustrating workflow challenges, allowing users to focus on what truly matters—innovation. The platform acts as a new operating system for performance-driven freelancers, offering them the same benefits as traditional employment while providing companies with the agility to innovate faster.
The investment will fuel Shakers' expansion across Europe. The company plans to double its team size within a year, enhancing its AI agent integrations. By 2027, Shakers aims to orchestrate over 10,000 hybrid projects, fundamentally changing how companies build and scale their operations.
At the core of Shakers' success is its AI-powered matchmaking system. This technology goes beyond mere sourcing. It validates talent through a rigorous assessment of hard and soft skills, experience, and cultural fit. With over 1,000 data points, Shakers ensures that companies receive ready-to-work talent from day one. This means businesses can go from concept to a fully assembled team in mere minutes.
The platform also offers a unique ecosystem for freelancers. Shakers provides integrated services such as banking, insurance, and productivity tools. This "Freelancer OS" is designed to support the first generation of freeworkers, giving them the freedom and flexibility they desire while ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed.
The rise of AI is not just a trend; it’s a new operating model. As companies increasingly rely on AI tools, the demand for specialized technical talent is skyrocketing. Shakers is at the forefront of this transformation. The platform is not just connecting businesses with freelancers; it’s creating a community of motivated, performance-driven professionals ready to tackle ambitious projects.
In a world where traditional work models are failing, Shakers is a beacon of hope. It offers a solution to the challenges faced by both companies and freelancers. The platform is reshaping the labor market, providing the flexibility that skilled workers crave. As the landscape of work continues to evolve, Shakers is poised to lead the charge.
The future of work is here, and it’s powered by Shakers. With its innovative approach to workforce management, the company is redefining how businesses find, hire, and collaborate with top talent. The journey has just begun, but the destination is clear: a more agile, efficient, and dynamic workforce.
As Shakers expands its reach across Europe, it will continue to innovate and adapt. The company is not just building a platform; it’s creating an ecosystem that supports the new generation of workers. This is the future of work—a world where talent and technology converge to drive success.
In conclusion, Shakers is more than a startup; it’s a movement. A movement toward a future where work is flexible, dynamic, and driven by the needs of both businesses and freelancers. With its recent funding and ambitious plans for growth, Shakers is set to become a leader in the workforce orchestration space. The stage is set, and the curtain is rising on a new era of work.