Contract Startup Ideas

3 years ago

A startup that helps people draw up plans for their dream home and then helps them find contractors to build it

1,754

9 months ago

A startup that lets you hire contractors for household projects

825

9 months ago

A smart contract-based marketplace for small business, meant to help them access credit, discounts, and other small business financing.

605

3 months ago

A company that helps small businesses (like contractors) hire subcontractors with a mobile app and a credit check

545

7 months ago

a service that helps you find and hire contractors

349

3 years ago

Vertex is building an online marketplace for the construction industry, providing a way for contractors to sell their services through a web portal.

297

2 years ago

A startup that aims to make the process of building a home more efficient. It connects users with professional contractors and helps them find the best contractor for their needs.

279

2 years ago

A recurring revenue startup that pays contractors for work they’ve performed through their software.

251

1 year ago

An “Uber for all things”, which would be a company that helps people find and book contractors who can install or fix their house.

246

2 years ago

This B2B company wants to help companies manage suppliers, service providers, and contractors.

233

1 month ago

A platform that allows companies to automate the process of hiring freelancers and contractors. They claim to be able to reduce the time it takes to find and hire talent through automation.

231

2 years ago

A smart contract-based, decentralized cryptocurrency that allows for secure online payments.

227

2 years ago

Bots that make the complex work of managing a home remodeling project more manageable. The company is working with HVAC contractors and property managers to aggregate data from hundreds of homes to help them do a better job of forecasting and managing their projects.

225

2 years ago

A freelance platform where contractors can build websites, mobile apps, and other digital products.

220

3 years ago

A software tool for managing and monitoring relationships with freelance contractors.

212

1 month ago

This startup is building a way for merchants to connect with local contractors to handle big projects.

212

2 years ago

A startup that allows people to find and hire a contractor to complete a small project.

209

2 years ago

This startup is developing a platform for smart contracts that automatically execute when specified conditions are met.

205

3 years ago

This startup makes it easy for businesses to find a contractor to handle a job.

201

2 years ago

A payment processing company that helps independent contractors simplify the process

193

2 years ago

A digital process for companies to track and manage contracts, from procurement to invoicing and payments, all from a single platform.

191

3 years ago

A startup that helps people who are buying or selling real estate to find local contractors to do work on their home

185

1 year ago

A startup that helps you find contractors for construction, home repairs, or even getting a new dog sitter.

184

1 month ago

A startup that is building a video platform for musicians and labels. It’s a video production studio that’s contracted with several labels and artists including Snoop Dogg, Diddy, and David Guetta. It started as a YouTube channel, but is now a production company with the goal of helping artists make better videos.

184

1 year ago

A startup for people who want to renovate their home, and need a contractor.

180

2 years ago

A startup for independent contractors that helps them find gigs and charge.

178

2 years ago

A B2B platform for local businesses that helps them find and choose the right contractors for the job.

178

1 year ago

A platform for mediation of disputes like contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, or employment disputes. The platform is built on blockchain technology.

178

1 month ago

A software platform that helps companies manage their supply chains in one place. The startup is looking to build a marketplace for this software where companies can buy and sell contracts for their suppliers.

178

3 years ago

A startup that provides a directory of contractors for people who are looking for a contractor to do work on their home

177

2 years ago

A SaaS solution for companies needing to hire contractors such as freelancers or consultants. It allows companies to post jobs, hire freelancers, and manage them all online.

177

2 years ago

A tool for small businesses to get quotes, compare prices, and request quotes for different contractors.

177

3 years ago

A startup for home buyers and sellers to find and hire contractors to do things like paint or tile their homes. The company is currently in an early stage of fundraising.

175

2 years ago

A platform for mobile service providers (e.g. cell phone companies, wireless carriers) to manage their business operations, and a business-to-business platform for mobile service providers to engage with consumers. The company has three contracts, all with mobile carriers.

175

1 year ago

A company that provides hourly workers with technology and training to get their own small business off the ground. Come Up Now has grown from a handful of contracts to 200 employees in the past six months.

172

2 years ago

The company is working on making the Starbucks app more like the Fandango app, and is working on building a social network for moviegoers. It currently has a few contracts, and has raised $6.2 million since it launched in the summer of 2019.

171

3 years ago

A job board for architects and contractors.

169

1 year ago

A startup that helps home and business owners find and book contractors and services (like plumbers and electricians) online.

169

3 years ago

A startup that helps people who have bought a home and are moving in, and then helps them find a contractor to make small home improvements

167

1 year ago

A smart contract platform for businesses that want to build their own crypto tokens or digital assets.

167

3 years ago

A tool that helps teams manage their contracts and agreements, and find the best deals for each member of the team.

165

3 years ago

A company that connects customers with work from contractors and freelancers.

164

3 years ago

A social network for home improvement contractors to compare and rate each other’s work.

163

3 years ago

A tool for teams to manage their Microsoft Dynamics 365 contracts, making it easy to see who has been paid and which tasks have been completed.

163

3 years ago

A digital contract between the employee and the company.

162

2 years ago

A team of Ph.D.s and VCs is building a new language for smart contracts, making it easier to write and read smart contracts that run on the Ethereum blockchain.

161

3 years ago

A cloud-based HR platform for small businesses that lets them manage their employee and contract employees all in one place.

160

1 year ago

A digital currency for freelancers and small business owners to transact in person, billable software for independent contractors to manage their invoices, and a market for people to buy and sell freelance services.

160

3 years ago

A company that helps restaurants secure contracts with their suppliers.

158

2 years ago

A company that helps installers and service providers manage contract maintenance and repair.

158

2 years ago

A platform that connects contractors with homeowners looking for work. The company aims to offer a turnkey service to contractors by connecting them to homeowners.

158

3 years ago

A tool for finding and managing freelance contracts. The company recently raised $2.6 million.

157

3 years ago

A platform for SaaS contractors to provide white-glove support to their clients.

155

3 years ago

A company that helps with home repairs and renovations, letting customers research and book local contractors

155

3 years ago

As a company, HirePound has raised $1.4 million in capital. But as a company, it says it is on track to make $50 million in revenue in the next year. The company is a job board for the growing gig economy, connecting employers with micro-consultants and other contractors.

155

1 year ago

A company helping lawyers draft and manage contracts for small businesses.

155

3 years ago

A self-serve platform that connects independent contractors and clients across North America. The startup says their platform helps to reduce the overhead of managing a workforce, while providing an easy way for employers to find talent.

153

3 years ago

A social network for hiring and managing outside contractors in the US.

152

2 years ago

Smart contracts for the energy industry. The startup wants to use smart contracts to allow energy producers and consumers to negotiate and transact energy independently of the power grid.

152

3 years ago

A platform that helps companies manage their customer service and chat support. They have a contract with a major e-commerce company.

151

3 years ago

A real estate agent with a smartphone app that helps home-owners connect with contractors.

151

3 years ago

A B2B software platform (for the legal industry) for small businesses that helps them manage contracts and warranties, manage their legal teams, and access multiple legal systems.

150

3 years ago

A startup that crowdsources legal advice by using “smart contracts”.

150

3 years ago

A startup that finds and pays contractors, driving up their pay.

150

3 years ago

A startup that helps companies find and pay contractors and service providers across the world. The company will use the P2Pool tech popularized by bitcoin to help larger companies find and pay out thousands of contractors more efficiently.

149

2 years ago

Building a blockchain that uses smart contracts to increase the accuracy of B2B transactions.

149

3 years ago

A software platform that helps small businesses, freelancers, and independent contractors obtain loans and invoice financing. They have a $50,000 seed round with a 4x growth rate since their launch in May 2019.

148

3 years ago

A software company that helps companies manage their phone service contracts, billing relationships, and customer service efforts.

147

3 years ago

A platform for getting contractors to complete work before it’s due, from the shop floor to the field.

147

2 years ago

A new service for small businesses to manage their fleet of contractors on one platform. The company’s working with 8 enterprise pilots.

147

1 month ago

A cloud-based solution for HR departments to manage contracts that manage travel schedules for their employees.

147

3 years ago

A startup that is making a set of protocols to standardize how to build smart contracts

146

3 years ago

A startup that connects real estate agents with renters, helping them negotiate and manage energy contracts and payments.

146

1 year ago

This startup is building a website for people who are in the process of hiring a freelancer, contractor, or consultant. It’s meant to be a place for people to search for the right person for the job, and also for freelance workers to find gigs.

146

3 years ago

A way to find local help when you’re running a service-based business. The service tries to find contractors and other types of work that you need done, then match you with the right person to perform the work.

145

2 years ago

A tool for finding the right contractor to fix a job, and making sure they’re getting paid for it. It’s currently working with 500 clients and funding 500 jobs per month.

145

3 years ago

A startup that’s changing the way companies work with their contractors. You can enter into a contract with a contractor, who can then select from various projects to work on. The startup wants to help companies identify the right contractor for the job, and then manage the relationship with the contractor.

144

3 years ago

A tool for helping contractors bid on construction projects. It’s already on the job in Spain.

144

3 years ago

Marketplace for home repair, including licensed contractors.

144

3 years ago

A tool that helps people find and hire contractors, as a way to streamline home-improvement projects.

143

3 years ago

A startup for freelancers and contractors, with a goal of helping businesses fill projects quickly. The startup is launching in June.

141

3 years ago

A startup that helps legal professionals draft and negotiate business contracts and deals.

141

3 years ago

A financial-tech startup that is trying to provide small business owners and independent contractors with better ways to manage and pay their bills.

141

2 years ago

Very interested to see what comes of this product - the idea is to give you a way to create a smart contract with a shipping company that automatically tracks your package from the time it is picked up to the time it is delivered.

141

3 years ago

A software company that helps small businesses organize their finances online. They’re currently building a product for contractors.

140

3 years ago

A platform for independent contractors to build apps and have them approved by investors. The startup wants to help the more than 5 million independent contractors in the US get funding.

139

3 years ago

A “fintech for the legal industry”. It wants to make legal contracts easier to understand and fill out, so they don’t need lawyers to review them.

139

2 years ago

A startup in India that helps manage the relationships between home builders and contractors.

139

3 years ago

A tool for hiring contractors and interior designers

138

1 year ago

A platform for government to track and manage federal government contracts.

138

3 years ago

A startup that connects independent contractors across the US with jobs in the gig economy and allows them to create a custom service to make themselves more competitive.

137

3 years ago

A platform that lets you upload your own smart contracts onto the Ethereum blockchain.

137

3 years ago

A legally binding contract between a party and a group of people that has a set of terms to comply with the contract. The company plans to build the first “legal” app in the US.

136

3 years ago

A startup that helps small business owners get started in the insurance market. By creating a simple contract, it allows small startups to get a quote for insurance and get coverage within a few days.

135

3 years ago

This startup is building an AI-driven platform for finding freelance contractors, similar to Upwork or Freelancer. The startup has raised $4 million and is based in the UK.

135

3 years ago

A platform for connecting with an expert on the other side of the world, contracting workers from global markets.

135

3 years ago

This app is a replacement for spreadsheets. The app helps users manage every aspect of their finances, including contracts, invoices, and approvals. The startup offers a monthly subscription fee for the software and gives users a free trial period.

133

3 years ago

A startup for finding and scheduling contractors.

133

2 years ago

A financial service for freelancers, contractors and agencies. The service helps freelancers and agencies with payroll.

133

1 year ago

A way to manage payments to contractors and suppliers via a web-based system. The company collects payments and tracks projects on the same platform.

133

1 year ago

A startup that wants to use a new type of smart contract language that can be used in autonomous vehicles to reduce insurance fraud.

133

3 years ago

This is a company building a platform where an existing customer can find and hire a contractor to repair or remodel a specific item in their home. It’s a marketplace for homeowners looking to hire contractors, and the startup is profitable.

132

2 years ago

A startup developing a platform for the “future of smart contracts”.

132

3 years ago

This startup is building a platform for all of the contract recruiters in the world, connecting them to employers and customers.

131

3 years ago

A startup that allows contractors to offer their clients a discount on their services, claiming it will save them money and the client time. It’s based on a model in Australia where a contractor can get a discount on their services by using a platform like that.

131

3 years ago

A communications platform for contractors, with a focus on job seekers. The startup is trying to bridge the gap between the way the information is shared on the job market and how it’s received by recruiters.

131

3 years ago

A home services marketplace that helps users coordinate with contractors and service providers to make repairs and renovations. The startup also offers a concierge service that lets users put the app on a desk, and it works with home services companies to help them grow.

131

2 years ago

A startup for data science and machine learning professionals to get paid to do contract work.

131

8 months ago

A project from the MIT Media Lab that combines solar power, a blockchain, and a smart contract to generate renewable energy.

131

3 years ago

An online marketplace for home services and the services of other contractors. Users can find services and contractors by keywords, and pay with a credit card or PayPal.

130

3 years ago

A company that sells “smart contracts”. The idea is that Smart Contracts are more efficient and reliable than the current “Oracles” that are used to execute contracts.

130

1 year ago

A startup for site construction that helps contractors save time by organizing work and supply requests, and enhance project coordination.

130

3 years ago

A startup that provides a service for helping people who are looking to hire contractors and small businesses to find the right one

129

3 years ago

A social-media platform for contractors, designed for organizations with a small project or need.

129

3 years ago

A B2B marketplace where big companies can hire sub-contracted workers for under-the-table projects.

128

2 years ago

A startup for home services, featuring local contractors and service providers.

128

2 years ago

A tool that helps companies manage their contracts more effectively, by allowing them to track and manage contract negotiations and agreements in a central place.

128

2 years ago

A startup that wants to replace the traditional annual tax prep software with one that can be used to help employees and independent contractors file their taxes with ease.

127

2 years ago

A tool to help with contract and legal paperwork.

124

1 year ago

A startup that allows you to order a dozen roses online, with a variety of different types and colors, delivered to your door by a driver who’s contracted to you.

124

1 year ago

A secure and private way to store and process documents, like contracts and contracts that have been signed

124

3 years ago

A platform for smart contracts, where developers can build, monitor, and trade code.

123

2 years ago

A team that says it’s building the “Netflix for video game streaming”. The startup is building a platform that allows game developers to sell their games through smart contracts that can be easily integrated into other platforms.

123

3 years ago

A software company that helps companies with their legal process, from contract negotiation to hiring a lawyer for their legal needs.

122

1 year ago

A company that provides an online marketplace for independent contractors to sell their services.

122

3 years ago

A startup for government contracts that’s supposed to save government agencies money.

121

2 years ago

A startup that wants to be the middleman between the growing number of small-scale contractors and the big-contractor industry

121

1 year ago

This company is building a way to monitor the carbon footprint of various items, with a focus on helping consumers become more environmentally conscious. They have a contract with The Nature Conservancy.

121

3 years ago

The smart contract-based system will give customers their monthly phone bill, as well as their statement of account and the option to pay online.

120

2 years ago

A startup that helps employers hire and manage employees. The company is looking to get into the $1 billion contract staffing market. It is currently in closed beta. The company launched in 2016.

120

2 years ago

A B2B provider of business software for military customers. The company wants to help military contractors automate their operations.

119

2 years ago

A company that helps companies find the right HVAC contractors. They currently have 5 employees, and live within Y Combinator.

119

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a unique product for the retail industry, an online marketplace for bringing in contractors to remodel your home or help you get around town.

118

3 years ago

A startup that aims to make it easy for companies to pay contractors and freelancers by making it easy to build and manage a payment system.

117

2 years ago

A startup that makes it easier for restaurants to manage their supply chain through a single software tool. The startup is trying to take on the role of the general contractor, managing everything from inventory to ordering to delivery.

117

3 years ago

A tool that helps companies source and communicate with local contractors.

116

2 years ago

A tool that helps freelancers find work, with tools for payment, contracts, and invoices.

116

3 years ago

A platform that allows businesses to pay contractors and freelancers via mobile, not PayPal. The startup wants to make it easier to pay contractors and freelancers for work, and avoid the headaches of payment processing.

114

2 years ago

A company that helps independent contractors sell their services to large corporations. The startup is based in the US, but in the future wants to use artificial intelligence and relationship management to help businesses buy services directly from contractors.

114

1 year ago

A startup that makes smart contracts more usable by creating a visual editor, the startup’s founders say, a way to visually build out the functionality of a smart contract instead of just a programming language.

114

3 years ago

A web service that provides pre-made email templates for various types of legal contracts. The idea is that if you’re an attorney, you can easily draft a document for a client.

113

1 year ago

A way to help people in the US streamline legal contracts.

112

1 year ago

A platform for companies to hire contractors, who can be sourced from colleges and universities. The startup has built a system for companies to pay for their services, and for the students to be paid.

112

3 years ago

A platform that allows outside contractors to get references from employers and contractors, and better manage their own work history.

111

3 years ago

Rethinking the way we build and manage software is the goal of BuildZoom. The startup allows users to compare home improvements from a variety of vendors and service providers from the comfort of one website. It's an online marketplace that allows consumers to shop for home improvement projects from the convenience of a desktop computer or mobile phone. BuildZoom makes it easy to find the right contractor, and provides a level of transparency that other home improvement websites do not.

111

3 years ago

A La Carte is a service that connects companies with independent contractors, and allows them to earn extra income via their own websites. They say that in the past few years they’ve signed up over 500 businesses in the Greater Boston area, earning over $2 million in additional revenue, and have scaled their operations to 3,800 independent contractors.

111

3 years ago

They’re a blockchain company that uses a smart contract to help companies manage collateral and loan payments.

111

1 year ago

An API for building applications for smart contracts.

110

3 years ago

A data-driven B2B platform that helps companies manage their contracts and contracts management.

109

2 years ago

A platform to help companies hire contractors, with a focus on the hospitality and construction industries.

109

1 year ago

A company that offers a “crypto-native” platform for blockchain development. They want to build a platform for developers to build DApps or smart contracts that run in the Ethereum blockchain.

109

1 year ago

A way to handle pricing and investments on a contract basis.

108

2 years ago

A startup that allows companies to make payments to contractors via Amazon Web Services.

107

1 year ago

This startup is building a way for people to create their own smart contracts, then use them to automate boring tasks and make them profitable.

106

3 years ago

This startup is building a solution for online merchants to get in-person estimates from home-based contractors. It’s aiming to help companies compete with those that don’t offer this service, and will charge a fee for the service.

105

2 years ago

A company that’s building a platform where you pay a monthly fee to use a service to manage your contractors. The startup is taking a page from the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system, which lets banks settle payments between banks.

105

2 years ago

Smart contracts are basically pieces of code that will execute conditions set by the maker of the contract when the contract is broken.

105

8 months ago

A startup for small businesses that want to grow their business by taking on extra projects. Instead of doing all the work themselves, you can put the work out to small contractors.

105

3 years ago

A platform that allows teams to manage their workflows collaboratively. The team is focused on making it useful for ride sharing companies and other companies that work with multiple contractors.

104

2 years ago

This startup wants to use blockchain technology to help companies cancel contracts as efficiently and as cheaply as possible.

104

2 years ago

A digital test that makes it easier for home buyers to solicit bids from contractors and find the best fit for their needs.

103

2 years ago

A tool that helps contractors bid on jobs

103

2 years ago

A messaging app for employers and contract workers.

103

2 years ago

The team is building a platform for independent contractors, freelancers and consultants to find clients. The company says it has already raised $5 million in funding.

102

2 years ago

A company that helps people find and hire local contractors and tradespeople.

102

2 years ago

A platform that connects contractors with clients as a way to bring more of the work to the people who do the work. They’re a Y Combinator alum.

102

2 years ago

A tool that aims to help companies manage contract negotiations, especially in the tech industry.

100

2 years ago

This company is pitching a “collaboration hub for teams”, with tools to help teams track what they’re working on, manage their work schedules, and review their progress. The company currently has 3 contracts.

99

2 years ago

Smart contracts platform for business ideas, with a focus on the B2B space (think legal contracts). The company is backed by Digital Garage, and has launched a program that offers $1k in credit to startups for signing up.

98

2 years ago

A company that, like Thumbtack, allows people to find contractors and service providers, then allows them to rate them and find the best match.

98

2 years ago

A payment solution for contractors and service providers. The company has a base of high-volume users in the US and is looking to expand internationally.

98

2 years ago

A company that wants to make it easier for companies to recruit and train contractors. It sells software to connect contractors and companies, and is in the news because it’s a competitor to Handy.

97

1 year ago

A platform for hiring experienced contractors to do IT and engineering jobs in the US, with a focus on higher education

97

2 years ago

A tool for finding and hiring independent contractors, allowing companies to outsource tasks to independent contractors with a single click.

95

2 years ago

A company that’s building a “personal assistant” for the United States government. The product is built for the US intelligence community with a $1.5 billion contract.

94

2 years ago

A smart contract platform for real estate, with the goal of bringing the real estate market to parity with the stock market.

94

2 years ago

A company that allows users to create and market “smart” contracts. They can be used to create asset-backed securities, loans and bonds, and can be made to automatically pay out to users if certain conditions are met.

93

2 years ago

Handy is a company that provides a digital platform for maintenance contracts and labor agreements, allowing businesses to manage changes to their infrastructure.

93

2 years ago

A blockchain infrastructure company focused on smart contracts and token engineering.

93

11 months ago

A cloud based CRM for small to medium sized enterprises. The startup is building a platform to help sales and marketing departments keep track of sales leads, contracts, customers and projects.

93

2 years ago

A two-sided marketplace for ads, designed specifically for blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and backed by Y Combinator. The platform will allow publishers and advertisers to sell digital advertising at an auction, then use smart contracts to facilitate payment.

92

2 years ago

A software-as-a-service platform that allows companies to send automated payments to contractors, freelancers and consultants. Work Hub is designed to help B2B companies with the complexity of payment processing.

92

8 months ago

The startup is building a platform for helping homeowners with home repairs. They want to build a service that connects homeowners to contractors and contractors to materials, allowing homeowners to shop around for bids and get materials more easily.

92

1 year ago

A platform that helps people make lightning-fast alterations to their homes. The startup is trying to reduce the process of finding contractors, arranging payments and paying them.

91

2 years ago

This startup wants to reduce the cost of purchasing and transporting food, building a hub to connect farmers to buyers via the internet through the use of smart contracts.

90

2 years ago

Through its digital platform, the company provides an online marketplace for companies to hire out their excess workforce. It’s for businesses that don’t have the time to hire, manage, and track contractors, and whose employees don’t have the time to do it themselves.

90

2 years ago

A real estate startup that connects home buyers with remodeling contractors.

89

2 years ago

An enterprise-grade mobile app that makes it easier to hire freelance contractors. The startup’s software tracks hours, overtime, time cards and more, and automates the process.

89

1 year ago

A growing startup in India that’s working to build a version of Google Docs for businesses, focusing on text documents and contracts.

89

11 months ago

A company that sends a building inspector to a property and then sends a team of contractors to complete the repairs.

88

2 years ago

A platform for hiring contractors in the U.S. The startup wants to make it easier for companies to find and hire freelancers for certain jobs.

87

2 years ago

A tool for paying contractors on a monthly basis, designed to be simple and easy to use for small businesses.

87

1 year ago

A platform for building your own smart contracts, powered by Ethereum and the ERC20 token standard.

87

2 years ago

A B2B company building an app that helps companies get into government contracts. Their app helps companies get contracts that are in line with the company’s core values.

86

2 years ago

A SaaS company that builds software for a Fortune 500 company that helps brokers do things like keep track of real estate contracts and track clients.

86

7 months ago

A digital insurance platform that’s designed to simplify the process of companies buying insurance for their employees and contractors.

86

8 days ago

A company that is building a tool that helps independent contractors and employees get paid faster

86

2 years ago

A tool for contractors to build, manage, and distribute their work projects easily.

85

2 years ago

A “B2B marketplace for contract manufacturing” that connects manufacturing orders to suppliers.

85

8 months ago

A startup to help big businesses manage their legal contracts from anywhere in the world. Hubdoc takes legal contracts, translates them into natural language, and then translates them back into legal language for the user. Hubdoc says it has $1.6 million in funding.

85

6 months ago

An AI system that helps streamline the hiring process for HVAC, electrical and plumbing contractors. The startup wants to make it easy for people to hire contractors who specialize in their needs.

85

2 years ago

A startup that aims to make it easier for independent contractors to build and manage their own online profiles, bringing a more personal, social and trusted experience to a traditionally impersonal service.

84

2 years ago

A product that helps freelancers manage their taxes and finances with one central hub, and set up their contract remotely.

84

2 years ago

A digital platform that connects people looking to buy homes with contractors, making the process smoother.

84

1 year ago

A way to find and hire the best contractors in San Francisco, the founders say.

84

2 years ago

A platform that lets companies share their contractors and subcontractors. The startup is building a way for small businesses to pay their workers on time and in full, and as a result, is already working with over 40 customers.

83

8 months ago

They’re the first mobile app for contractors, allowing companies to pay contractors in real-time instead of waiting for the end of the month. It’s currently in beta with a few dozen companies in San Francisco.

82

8 months ago

A software platform for managing a contract with multiple brands, especially one that’s trying to source materials in different countries.

82

2 years ago

This startup is building an AI tool that helps in-home care providers monitor and log their work while still being able to be hands-free. Caregiversoft currently has a small contract with a big company for $50k.

81

2 years ago

A company that provides a mobile app that helps farmers manage the business of growing and selling produce. The app is free and uses a system of “contracts” to help farmers manage their crops.

81

2 years ago

A platform that connects homeowners with local contractors to provide home maintenance and repairs. The startup is currently focusing on Chicago.

81

1 year ago

A company that provides insurance to independent contractors, including lawn care and maintenance workers, who don’t have the benefit of a big union.

81

2 years ago

A startup that helps you learn how to do things like sign a contract, write a thesis, and fundraise on Kickstarter.

80

2 years ago

A startup building tools for companies to manage short-term contracts. The company said it has already raised $14 million in funding.

80

1 year ago

A smart contract platform for digital currency transactions. A standout feature: the platform is entirely autonomous, allowing users to set their own rules for how currencies are exchanged.

80

11 months ago

The startup works with the government of India’s Ministry of Defence to help small businesses in India get their hands on Defense Ministry-related contracts. The startup’s founder, Sumit Goel, is a former officer in the Indian Navy.

80

2 years ago

A virtual assistant for legal professionals and paralegals. The startup is built to help lawyers navigate complicated legal documents, from contracts to wills.

79

2 years ago

A startup that helps contractors bid for jobs, with a focus on projects that are often hard to nail down.

79

2 years ago

A software company that helps companies manage their employee pay. The company charges $100 per month and has $4.5 million in contracts as of January 2019.

79

2 years ago

A startup that helps businesses find a local contractor and reserve time with them for maintenance and repairs.

79

2 years ago

A platform that helps companies collect payments from customers, bill employees, and send payments to contractors.

79

23 days ago

A blockchain startup that uses smart contracts to buy and sell real estate.

79

2 years ago

(New Zealand) The startup helps B2B companies expand and grow their customer base. They recently won a R10M contract from the New Zealand Government.

78

1 year ago

This startup helps small and medium-sized businesses find and work with the right contractors, and helps them keep track of those relationships.

78

2 years ago

A startup for 1099 independent contractors to automatically file their taxes.

77

2 years ago

This startup is building a tool to help companies reduce manual errors on contracts by automating the process with machine learning.

77

2 years ago

Woven is a marketplace for people who want to hire local contractors, but don’t know how to find them.

77

1 year ago

The startup wants to bring on-demand personal chef services to the home. The company is looking to use a similar model to that utilized by Uber, with the chef being independent contractors who deliver food to the customer.

77

2 years ago

A company that builds a platform for non-legal software contracts, allowing businesses to use a contract that’s more flexible and can be altered without getting a lawyer involved.

76

1 year ago

This company wants to help small businesses, independent contractors, and freelancers manage their taxes.

76

7 months ago

A shared-economy startup that’s building a marketplace for home cleaning services. The startup wants to build an online marketplace for home-cleaning services. It currently has two contracts.

76

2 years ago

A new platform for data analysis and processing. The company’s platform is built on a decentralized network of computers that run on smart contracts, directly connecting scientists with researchers across the world.

75

2 years ago

A startup that helps to build smart contracts for businesses that need to manage foreign exchange, loans, investment, etc.

75

2 years ago

The Startup’s Desk is an online marketplace for companies looking to quickly hire independent contractors. To encourage quality, The Startup’s Desk offers a $1000 prize for the best freelance site.

75

1 year ago

An online platform that helps small contractors with hiring and scheduling of their own workers.

75

1 year ago

A platform that helps employers manage employee contracts and automate changes to benefits/pay.

75

1 year ago

A web-based platform for independent contractors to take online orders and track the progress of their clients.

75

2 years ago

A platform for businesses to help their employees track hours and pay for independent contractors. The startup has already been used by companies like Hewlett Packard, CVS, and DMCI.

74

2 years ago

Smart contracts for the real estate industry, which are built on top of Ethereum, allowing parties to create smart contracts for leases, escrows and home sales.

74

1 year ago

A company that helps companies pay contractors in India in cash, rather than via cheques or bank transfers

74

1 year ago

A web and mobile app that helps anyone interested in buying a home. Users can search for homes, find listings, and get contract details before making a purchase.

74

7 months ago

A way to track and manage the terms of an agreement between two parties, like a contract.

74

2 years ago

Amply is looking to help customers streamline the paper-heavy process of hiring contractors. The company is building an “automated, algorithmic method” for matching contractors with customers.

73

2 years ago

A startup that aims to build a platform for online contracts. The company wants users to pay for services in advance without paying upfront fees.

73

1 year ago

A startup for the hiring of independent contractors, who are currently forced to pay 70% of the FICA tax to the federal government. The startup wants to eliminate the tax on independent contractors, and instead pay the tax to the state.

73

3 years ago

Idea: A company that is building an app for real estate agents to help them recommend contractors to their clients

72

2 years ago

This startup wants to help contractors get paid on time, by giving them a virtual presence on restaurant sites.

72

2 years ago

A blockchain startup that’s building a way to store and share intellectual property using smart contracts

72

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a platform for independent contractors to receive and pay invoices.

72

2 years ago

A startup that monitors and schedules potholes for cities on a contract basis.

72

1 year ago

A platform for hiring people to complete tasks based on a digital contract. The startup wants to grow the market for contract workers by allowing companies to take a digital contract and have a contractor complete a task.

72

1 year ago

A money management app for freelancers and contractors, with the goal of helping them save money without giving up the flexibility that comes with on-demand labor.

72

7 months ago

A startup to help existing recruiters connect with job seekers for full-time, contract, or freelance positions

72

2 years ago

A startup that helps companies manage retail contracts in a simple, easy-to-use interface. The startup says it’s already working with over 300 clients.

71

2 years ago

A company that helps veteran owned businesses get military contracts. They’re looking for a co-founder to help scale their operations.

71

2 years ago

A B2B company in the middle of a three-year contract to acquire a VC-backed app in the healthcare market in the UK.

71

1 year ago

The startup is building a “tamper-proof” connection for contractors and home-owners to send money to each other without the need for a bank account.

71

1 year ago

A startup in the blockchain space that makes tools to help developers build smart contracts on their own. They are also building a sidechain, a private blockchain, to be able to integrate with other blockchains like Ethereum.

71

2 years ago

Reviewing B2B contracts is often a long and expensive process. With a cloud-based solution, companies can employ an army of contract reviewers at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods.

70

1 year ago

A chatbot that helps users create a “smart contract” based around their personal preference. Founder David Chen tells me that the bot was built to be a “simple and fun way to teach people about smart contracts and blockchain.”

70

2 years ago

A new type of mobile subscription that allows users to pay for mobile service without a contract.

69

1 year ago

Software that ensures a company's employees or contractors have a safe and secure way to get to work.

69

2 years ago

Blockchain-based invoice financing for startups, which uses smart contracts to allow companies to leverage their own cash flow to finance new acquisitions.

68

1 year ago

A startup that helps businesses apply for contracts and other government contracts. It’s an $8,000 service and has 2 customers so far.

68

1 year ago

This company wants to be the “Uber of labor”, so it lets small businesses find and hire contractors quickly and easily.

68

1 year ago

An on-demand, on-demand marketplace that allows people to buy and rent things they don’t have time to get. They have a car sharing service in the works, and they’re trying to build a platform that connects renters with contractors and service providers.

68

1 year ago

A platform for freelance contractors to connect with clients and build portfolios.

68

1 year ago

A tool for telecommuting that helps companies enter into contracts with remote workers.

68

8 months ago

This startup is building a tool that helps companies manage their supply chains, integrating contracts and documents from their suppliers. The startup says it is building out its “SaaS” supply chain software to help companies manage the massive number of contracts and documents they are expected to sign. The company is partnered with companies like Target and UPS, and is currently in closed beta.

68

1 year ago

Helps mid-size companies find independent contractors, or independent contractors find work.

67

1 year ago

Helping companies avoid hiring unqualified contractors, this startup is a tool that helps companies quickly review a contractor’s experience and qualifications before entering into a contract.

67

1 year ago

A system for managing contracts and legal documents, with a focus on small businesses, startups, and home-based workers.

67

1 year ago

This startup is building a “mobile workbench” for independent contractors using the same tools as an in-house workers. The startup is working with over 50 contractors in their home city of Boston.

67

1 year ago

A tool for companies that want to hire independent contractors. Competing with TaskRabbit, TaskUs, and others.

67

1 year ago

A B2B company that helps independent contractors bid for jobs and manage their own workers.

66

1 year ago

A platform for rehabbing houses, allowing customers to access a network of experienced contractors, and easily book them.

66

8 months ago

A B2B company that helps small or mid-sized businesses coordinate with their contractors, vendors, and vendors’ subcontractors.

65

7 months ago

A startup that wants to help U.S. employers draft, sign, and track employee contracts.

65

1 year ago

A startup that aims to make life easier for independent contractors

64

1 year ago

A digital platform for the legal industry to manage workflows, such as contracts, and for attorneys to generate new content and manage the work of others.

64

1 year ago

A startup pitching a way to help companies reduce their energy usage by automatically adjusting the temperature in their buildings. They currently have several contracts with Fortune 500 companies.

64

1 year ago

An “instant messaging app for contractors”.

64

1 year ago

A tool that lets people collaborate on a contract basis on a project and build it together.

64

10 months ago

A company that makes it easier for companies to collaborate on a few key documents, like employee handbooks or vendor contracts.

64

4 months ago

A platform for matching contractors to construction projects, with a focus on rural India.

64

2 years ago

A platform for small-time home contractors to bid on large construction jobs. The startup is being incubated by Y Combinator. This startup takes a relatively new concept, the gig economy, and applies it to construction, which is a relatively old concept.

63

1 year ago

A tool for identifying mistakes in contracts, especially for real estate and litigation. It uses machine learning to identify errors that lawyers could miss and then help engineers fix them.

63

1 year ago

A tool that helps companies track non-employee contractors with a single platform, replacing hundreds of spreadsheets.

63

1 month ago

An AI-powered fraud detection system, meant to help banks guard against identity theft and the theft of money by crooks. They have a few contracts and are looking for funding.

63

2 years ago

A company that’s building a global marketplace for products and services from freelancers and contractors.

62

1 year ago

The startup is building out an ecosystem around smart contracts, especially around the idea of building cryptocurrencies that work well in the end user environment.

62

1 year ago

The startup helps businesses find and vet contractors, either with a mobile app or through an online portal.

62

1 year ago

This is a startup that’s seen as a smart contract for insurance. It’s a platform for self-insured employers who want to collect and distribute payments to their employees.

62

1 year ago

A startup that helps new startups with their legal needs, allowing them to select from a wide range of services, from reviewing contracts and even helping them draft their own.

62

1 year ago

A digital platform for speeding up the process of hiring contractors, where you can select from a pool of different service providers.

62

1 year ago

A startup that provides a database of construction workers, helping contractors find and hire the best employees for their projects.

62

1 year ago

A platform that helps small businesses and individuals identify and develop contractors and freelancers. The platform is available in the US, Canada, and the UK.

61

2 years ago

A company that helps other companies create and use “smart contracts”, essentially creating decentralized software that runs on the blockchain and helps solve business problems.

60

1 year ago

A company that makes a product for finding people to copycats, who then work for the company as independent contractors.

60

1 year ago

A startup that’s building smart contracts for auto insurance. The company wants to automate claims and mitigate risk for a lot of auto insurance companies.

60

1 year ago

A platform to streamline the hiring process for contractors. The startup is working with the New York City government to build a platform for the city to hire construction contracts as efficiently as possible.

59

1 year ago

A startup that helps businesses make sure their employees are paying the right taxes. The company has clients like Zillow that want to know if they’re properly covering all their employees and contractors.

59

1 year ago

A way to connect contractors and freelancers with construction managers

59

7 months ago

A tool for contractors to build websites in a way that takes advantage of the fact that they’re not employers.

59

1 year ago

A project management platform for contractors that can manage projects for less than $40,000.

58

1 year ago

A B2B company that operates as a marketplace for people to request and launch projects, and for businesses to find contractors.

58

8 months ago

A tool that helps users find and assign tasks to remote contractors or freelancers.

58

7 months ago

A company that wants to solve the problem of delivery reliability for e-commerce. The startup allows companies to build a network of contractors who can deliver just about anything over an hour’s time.

58

2 years ago

A tool that lets people create “standard contracts”, which require the same information from parties. This way, people don’t have to go back and forth with different versions of contract language.

57

1 year ago

A software company that creates a software platform to help law firms and other businesses merge and consolidate their legal contracts and agreements on the fly.

57

1 year ago

A platform that helps small businesses hire and manage service professionals (such as painters or electricians) at a fraction of the cost of traditional contractors. The company plans to take on the $3 billion market of service professionals.

57

1 year ago

A way to help HR departments put their job postings into a searchable database. The company has multiple contracts with employers, and is focusing on shift workers in the US.

57

1 year ago

Small businesses are often stuck with bad contracts from their credit card processors. This startup helps them negotiate better terms and lower rates.

57

6 months ago

A startup for contractors and handymen of all types and skill levels

57

1 year ago

A way for contractors to get paid for work they do for companies.

56

1 year ago

A suite of tools for managing contracts, from contracts to invoices, budgeting to payments.

56

1 year ago

A contract-based service that helps small businesses run more smoothly. It’s originally a tool for restaurants, but is now a general-purpose HR tool that helps handle all of an employee’s needs, from payroll to benefits to taxes.

56

1 year ago

A business that provides a platform for contractors to provide service. They’re looking to scale to $50 million in revenue in the next year.

56

1 year ago

A web-based payroll and recording service for independent contractors. The startup is being funded by a number of angel investors and is looking to launch its first product later this year.

56

9 months ago

A smart contract that allows for a seller to create a transparent way for consumers to buy and use a product without needing to go through a 3rd party.

56

1 month ago

A startup that creates blockchain-based contracts that can be used for loans, inventory, and purchase commitments.

56

1 year ago

A startup that connects independent contractors to clients. This is a B2B startup that aims to help clients hire on a project-by-project basis.

55

1 year ago

A tool that allows local contractors to create a profile of their work, and then, when a project is ready to be bid, the contractor can upload their work and get an instant quote from the bidders. The company charges $25 per month for the service, and the company is currently in private beta.

55

1 year ago

A project management platform that connects teams with on-demand freelancers and contractors.

55

1 year ago

The startup has developed an app that helps people find independent contractors for tasks like writing, editing, or graphic design.

54

1 year ago

A startup for contractors to organize and manage their projects

54

1 year ago

A software platform that helps companies to build their own digital identity, including the ability to sign contracts, file insurance claims, and more.

54

1 year ago

A B2B company that manages third-party contractors.

54

9 months ago

A platform for booking and managing the bookings of independent contractors, including virtual assistants, consultants, and more. The company is built to be easy to use, offering a dashboard that users can navigate with a simple drag and drop tool.

54

1 year ago

A software company that helps B2B accountants manage the entire end-to-end accounting cycle. It currently has contracts with three companies and is looking for more.

53

1 year ago

A tool that helps contractors get paid on time, as well as allows its users to get paid faster. The startup helps contractors get paid on time, as well as allows its users to get paid faster.

53

1 year ago

The startup is built around an ad-hoc infrastructure for sharing small jobs (up to $100) between companies. Previously, small businesses have to either go through the pain of setting up their own internal app or use their own separate contractor management platform (like TaskRabbit). The startup uses its API to help companies manage their workforces, with a platform that allows for bid and project management.

53

1 year ago

This startup is building a platform for people who are interested in becoming independent contractors, and for their customers, who like the idea of having a personal assistant without needing to hire one, or without even having to leave the house.

53

1 year ago

Bitmo is building a platform for remote contractors to get regular payments for their work through the blockchain.

53

1 year ago

A smart contract platform for labor, where workers are paid in the form of a token that can be traded in the secondary market.

53

11 months ago

This startup is building a service for B2B companies that allows them to create contracts in minutes, instead of in hours or days.

53

9 months ago

This startup is building a platform for people to buy and sell their own property on a blockchain, using smart contracts to automate the process.

53

7 months ago

A startup that integrates with a company’s existing payment processor to instantly collect payment for a contractor on-demand for getting things done.

53

1 year ago

A “payroll for the sharing economy” where companies can hire independent contractors with a more flexible relationship with customers and company. The company claims it’s cheaper, faster, and easier than traditional payroll systems.

52

1 year ago

A startup offering revenue share agreements (RSAs) to independent contractors hired by companies.

52

1 year ago

A startup for small businesses to help them find and hire contractors for specific jobs, with a focus on electricians, plumbers, and painters.

52

1 year ago

A product that’s used to help companies manage their contractors and freelancers, with features like payroll, payment history, and a “contractor management dashboard”.

52

1 year ago

A bot that helps companies find good contractors and save time and money.

51

1 year ago

An on-demand platform for contractors to arrange services like small home repairs, car repairs, and easy on-site services.

51

1 year ago

A system to automate the process of managing contracts and workers for construction, manufacturing, and other companies. The startup says it’s working with $15 billion in annual contracts.

51

1 year ago

A web-based platform for companies to hire and research contractors, allowing them to find contractors quickly with over 1,000 daily users.

51

7 months ago

The startup is building a web-based platform that allows people to create and sell their own “smart contracts” on a blockchain. The company is looking to create a marketplace for decentralized applications.

51

7 months ago

A virtual assistant for HR, the startup is building a solution for help desk calls, it currently has 3 contracts after launching in April 2019.

51

1 year ago

A startup that makes it easier to manage contract payments and invoices, with a focus on workers with irregular schedules.

50

1 year ago

A software platform for creating and managing independent contractors and employees for businesses. Their goal is to make it easier for business owners to find and manage the right people, in the right roles.

50

1 year ago

A platform for smart contract deployment with money-related data and analytics. The B2B company wants to help companies manage contracts with various service providers, track money, and provide a way to connect with vendors.

50

1 year ago

Postmates wants to create a platform for businesses to deliver food and other items to homes through a network of local independent contractors.

49

1 year ago

An e-commerce platform that features custom-built construction hardware stores, and an iOS app to help contractors and designers manage their projects.

49

7 months ago

A digital concierge service whereby contractors bid on a project, and the winner gets paid. The startup has been running for two years and is profitable, working with over 1,000 contractors in the US.

49

3 months ago

Uses smart contracts to buy stocks that are later redeemed for cash.

49

3 years ago

Idea: A new way to execute smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain that’s meant to be more secure and less expensive

48

1 year ago

A community for independent contractors

48

10 months ago

A platform to help people find independent contractors and support them with their work.

48

21 days ago

A startup for reporting that connects reporters with lawyers, marketing agencies and other businesses that need to create documents such as contracts and leases. The startup is also looking to use predictive analytics to help businesses cut down the time they spend on tedious work.

48

1 year ago

The startup is building a tool to help small businesses hire local contractors. It’s designed to automatically negotiate prices with contractors. The idea is that if you’re a contractor that needs to do a job in Tampa, you don’t want to drive to Jacksonville to get a bid, and if a company in Tampa needs to do a job, they don’t want to drive to Jacksonville to get a bid.

47

1 year ago

A platform for hiring and managing contractors and freelancers that’s integrated into their software. The startup aims to make it easy for independent contractors to bid, manage and pay other independent contractors, and get the credit they deserve.

47

1 year ago

A company that builds and maintains the security infrastructure for the Ethereum network, described as “a Swiss army knife for smart contracts.”

47

1 year ago

A SaaS platform that connects businesses with a variety of contract workers, such as cleaners, drivers, and more.

47

3 years ago

Idea: A startup that aims to provide a single platform for companies to manage all of their legal needs, from contracts to HR to accounting.

46

1 year ago

A company that makes the process of hiring remote contractors easier. The startup allows contractors to fill out a background check and get a credit check with their credit card, which they use to submit a request to work with a company of their choice. The startup takes a small percentage of the base payment and a percentage of the base payment as a fee whenever the request is approved.

46

10 months ago

A startup that makes it easier to hire contractors. The startup makes it easy to say, “I want to hire a designer to do this,” and they can find one who typically works for a few hours for free.

46

7 months ago

A platform that helps contractors get insurance through their employers. The startup is in the process of being acquired.

46

9 months ago

A startup that makes getting paid faster, easier and less painful. Its product is a platform that streamlines payments to contractors, letting them manage their work online, and get paid via PayPal.

45

7 months ago

Smart contracts are used to provide transparency and facilitate trust in complex transactions. CoinAdvisor is a startup that provides advice on how to choose and use smart contracts, and has developed a library of smart contracts to help developers in the ecosystem. It’s aiming at companies that need help on legal or regulatory compliance, or who have to deal with copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

45

3 months ago

A B2B company that helps businesses analyze, prioritize, and optimize how they manage their contracts.

45

1 year ago

A B2B company that takes your legal documents and creates a single source of truth so you don’t have to keep updating multiple contracts every time.

44

11 months ago

A platform that helps customers find the right contractor for a home renovation and renovation service.

44

11 months ago

A platform for linking employees with HR data and other information, then making it available for independent contractors.

44

3 years ago

Idea: A simple, powerful, and intuitive tool for creating smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain

43

1 year ago

Introduces the concept of “smart contracts” to the world of eCommerce. Essentially, it’s a smart contract that’s built on the Ethereum blockchain.

43

1 year ago

A software-as-a-service startup that helps electricians and contractors manage the data and connections of their business and stay organized.

43

1 year ago

A software company that wants to automate the compliance of contracts with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

43

10 months ago

A way for people to find a contractor in their area who can build anything from a custom bike to a complex machine for them.

42

9 months ago

A platform to help people find and hire the right contractor for a job, delivered through a web and mobile app. The startup wants to help companies and individuals find and contact “contractors” to complete a variety of tasks, from landscaping to remodeling.

42

1 year ago

A directory of independent contractors, which helps contractors and clients compare prices and other info by providing a simple way to search for different types of services, with a tool to help connect them.

41

1 year ago

A platform that allows companies to connect with local contractors, with the goal of streamlining their procurement processes and increasing efficiencies.

41

11 months ago

A subscription platform for DIY projects, with a focus on home improvement projects. The startup is looking to help homeowners save money on their home improvement projects by removing the need for a contractor.

41

7 months ago

A startup building an app to help teachers connect with students via smart contracts and cryptocurrency.

41

6 months ago

A company that allows anyone to create a smart contract, the protocol layer that powers decentralized applications on the Ethereum blockchain

40

6 months ago

A startup that allows businesses to create a secure, private and encrypted “front door” to their company that can be accessed by employees, contractors, and customers.

40

3 years ago

Idea: A technology company that’s building an API to automatically match parts of a building’s structure with subcontractors. The idea is to help construction businesses better manage manpower.

39

1 year ago

Sinfero is a real estate startup looking to provide digital options for realtors. The company has built a web-based tool that allows realtors to manage their listings and get notifications when a property is under contract.

39

9 months ago

A startup that makes it easy for businesses to find and hire independent contractors who can fill positions like data entry, project management, etc.

39

6 months ago

A tool that helps developers manage relationships with their clients. It also helps them to make more money by helping them to get contracts through the sales process.

39

6 months ago

A platform where contractors can sell their services for things like data entry to companies

39

4 months ago

Doing well in the startup world means handling a lot of different responsibilities. Most startups don’t have time to hire full-time employees, which is why many of them rely on contractors to handle the bulk of the work. Why Because they don’t have the capital or staff to come up with solutions from scratch.

39

3 months ago

A digital marketplace for small businesses and independent contractors to connect with customers and get access to resources. It's similar to existing marketplace-like startups like Thumbtack, but with a focus on independent contractors.

39

3 years ago

Idea: A B2B company that provides software to help freelancers and contractors in the US legally collect funds from employers.

38

4 months ago

A platform that helps contractors, designers and architects manage projects more efficiently.

38

4 months ago

A project management tool for freelancers and contractors, coupled with an online marketplace for contractors.

38

1 year ago

A food delivery app that supports a social contract among its users, which rewards them for sharing their “foodie” data. It’s a SaaS company that serves New York City and hopes to expand to other cities in the next few months.

37

11 months ago

A startup that helps you navigate insurance and legal contracts online, making the process easier and less expensive.

37

11 months ago

A platform for homeowners to replace their dated windows with energy efficient vinyl windows without having to call a contractor.

37

6 months ago

A startup for independent contractors in the U.S. to find temporary work. Like TaskRabbit, Crowdsource might be an online marketplace that connects job-seekers and job-providers.

37

6 months ago

A tool meant to make it easy for people to find the right contractor for specific projects. It’s currently focused on the US, but the startup says it’s looking to expand in the next year. Compared to the current contracting model, it allows users to search for contractors based on skill and experience, with a simple process for project management and payment.

37

10 months ago

A startup that connects independent contractors with opportunity-seeking startups and brands. Its focus is on recruiting, training and managing remote teams.

36

10 months ago

A smart contract platform that “is a new kind of Internet architecture,” allowing people to make smart contracts that can be used to pay, receive payments, and more.

36

11 months ago

A platform for delivering and managing legal documents, including contracts and leases. The company is backed by Intel Capital, who is helping to build a global legal technology platform that uses the blockchain.

35

9 months ago

Kiva Fellows have highly specialized skills. For example, the founders of this startup are former surgeons who learned the medical terminology of the legal system. They’re helping the legal system to more efficiently write and understand contracts, which they say can save money, time, and lives.

35

5 months ago

A platform that helps small businesses find and manage contractors, who can use it to post their rates and availability.

35

11 months ago

A platform that connects suppliers of products, services, and expertise with the businesses that need them. The B2B company helps clients find, review, and process all kinds of contracts and legal documents for themselves, their employees, and their customers.

34

11 months ago

A company that’s building a tool for road construction contractors to manage capital expenditures, project management and billing.

34

11 months ago

A “smart contract” system that allows you to automate payments, based off of Bitcoin.

34

10 months ago

A digital platform that helps people find skilled contractors and other contractors, like plumbers, electricians and handymen, who they can hire without middlemen.

34

6 months ago

This startup helps companies that sell to the government to get government contracts. For example, a software company that sells to the government might want to use the platform to see if the government is interested in their product.

34

6 months ago

A blue-collar contractor services company that allows companies to pay contractors and get estimates. The business is built for companies that want to outsource a huge amount of work without having to deal with recruiters or hiring full-time employees.

34

4 months ago

This is a directory of Philadelphia businesses seeking a contractor. The startup is building a workflow for making contacts and setting up meetings.

34

4 months ago

Smart contracts for the blockchain.

34

4 months ago

A startup for people to show off their skills, connecting employers with contract labor.

34

3 months ago

A company that wants to be the LinkedIn for tradespeople, including electricians, plumbers, and HVAC contractors.

33

3 months ago

A tool for connecting builders to subcontractors.

33

3 months ago

An API meant to help monitor employees like Uber drivers and other contractors.

33

2 months ago

Working to make it easier for companies to pay contractors via a secure payment system.

33

1 month ago

A product that can be used to track and manage work on a contract project, similar to Uber, but for larger teams.

33

25 days ago

A way to make it easier for people to find and hire local contract employees. The startup helps hireers find the right people for their needs, offering a full-life, back-end platform that connects with a variety of local platforms.

33

11 months ago

This startup wants to let you put your house on the blockchain, allowing other people or machines to buy and sell your home, with the help of smart contracts, to anyone with a smartphone.

32

6 months ago

This is a startup that wants to help hotel guests and Airbnb hosts with a workaround for Airbnb’s cancellation policy. When a contract is canceled, Airbnb transfers the money to the guest, but the guest doesn’t have the contractual right to it.

32

5 months ago

A real estate startup focused on smart contracts for rental agreements.

32

4 months ago

A startup that helps workers and their employers manage a portfolio of contracts and tasks. The idea is to make tasks “sticky” so that they’re always in the right place.

32

4 months ago

A not-for-profit organization that helps refugees in developing countries. The organization is hoping to use blockchain and smart contracts to help refugees sell and trade their property, paying property taxes and providing protection.

32

3 months ago

A decentralized network of apps and smart contract applications built on the Ethereum blockchain

32

2 months ago

A database of over 100,000 solar energy projects, which is currently being used to help solar companies compete for government contracts to build solar farms.

32

1 year ago

A startup that wants to help companies hire contract employees like nurses, doctors, and lawyers — but with a twist: they're not only digital, they're also real. The idea is to build a network of "agent" workers that are real people, with whom companies can chat and conduct interviews.

31

5 months ago

A smart contract designed to help retail investors manage their funds across different institutions.

31

4 months ago

A web-based destination for people who want to hire contractors in various domains.

31

3 months ago

Another kind of invoicing software, this one aimed at B2B sales, providing an API that can automate invoices for multi-step sales contracts.

31

3 months ago

A “SaaS for consultants”, with software that helps consultants manage billing, contracts, and more.

31

9 months ago

A US startup aiming to create a digital payments platform for use by independent contractors.

30

6 months ago

A new insurance platform that combines smart contract-powered solutions with “traditional insurance products”. The platform uses a hybrid “Smart Contract+Insurance” product, allowing users to choose between a traditional insurance policy with a “smart contract” endorsement, or a traditional insurance policy without the smart contract endorsement.

30

3 years ago

A platform for the construction industry that helps contractors communicate and source and track materials

29

6 months ago

A platform that helps companies with the cumbersome process of hiring and managing contractors, while offering the flexibility of working with off-the-shelf software.

29

5 months ago

A company that connects employers with contractors to create a more streamlined, efficient and cost-effective workforce.

29

3 months ago

A B2B company that makes it easier for service providers to manage their contracts, by making it easy to create new ones on demand.

29

1 month ago

Signing and sending contracts, invoices, and other financial paperwork is a time-consuming process. This startup is building a service that aims to make that process easier, quicker, and more efficient.

29

3 years ago

Idea: A startup for home-improvement services in Brazil. Helps users find and pay trusted contractors to do things like paint their house, or put up a fence.

28

3 years ago

Idea: A startup for small businesses looking to work with contractors. The startup helps make sure there’s a legal structure that’s sound and protects both parties.

28

10 months ago

A company that aims to help manufacturers develop and customize their own customizable product and packaging designs. The company is building a platform to do the design work, while the customer is able to create their own design and change it however they want without the hassle of contracting with a third party.

28

5 months ago

A payments and e-commerce platform for the social media industry. The startup wants to help people set up a new business from scratch, from entrepreneurial training to a legal contract.

28

5 months ago

A company that uses blockchain-based smart contracts to solve the problem of “what happens after an employee leaves”. The startup aims to help companies avoid expensive and time-consuming exit interviews, by giving employees the option to leave “on their own terms”.

28

4 months ago

Smart contracts that allow you to back up your code online and add transparency, reproducibility and traceability to your code.

28

3 months ago

A company that connects businesses with subcontractors. Generous is a platform for hiring staff via the internet for short-term work without jobs having to be posted. The company is already working with apparel companies on their seasonal staff needs, and has plans to expand into other fields, including food, medicine and real estate.

27

3 years ago

A software company that makes it easy for small businesses to communicate with in-house employees and contractors.

26

7 months ago

An online marketplace for freelance workers. They currently have 2 contracts and 10,000+ users.

26

4 months ago

A platform that allows corporations to securely communicate with their employees and contractors outside of company networks.

26

4 months ago

A “smart contract for the IoT” platform. The startup aims to make it easier for developers to build IoT applications on the Ethereum blockchain.

26

3 months ago

A way to help people hire contractors, with promises to be cheaper and faster than traditional services.

26

2 months ago

A startup that wants to let companies pay contractors directly through their bank accounts, cutting out payment processors and other middlemen.

25

15 days ago

A SaaS platform for streamlining legal contracts and agreements that helps clients enter legally binding agreements within minutes. They say it saves clients time and money.

25

1 month ago

An AI-powered tool to help companies like Uber and Lyft identify and fix drivers who violate the terms of their contracts.

24

3 years ago

Idea: An on-demand, contract-based service that provides customer support for a monthly fee

23

3 years ago

Idea: A digital market for general contractors in the Philippines. The founders say they’re solving a problem of trust, where contractors have to be trusted to show up on time and do the work. They’re currently processing $40,000 in monthly revenue.

23

27 days ago

A family of startups that specialize in helping employers manage employee health and benefits. It includes a number of components including a health plan that helps manage a group of employees, a system for managing a group of employees’ health plans, a team of doctors that are contracted with the employer, and a system for sharing medical data between employees' health plans.

22

20 days ago

A platform to connect freelancers and employees with on-demand services. Freelancers get paid every time they complete a contract, and employees get paid every time they complete a task.

22

4 months ago

A tool for the home improvement industry to help contractors and suppliers communicate with one another to complete projects on time and on budget. The company says it can cut up to 30% off projects.

21

3 months ago

A enterprise contract management solution for government agencies

21

3 days ago

A startup for contractors and home improvement companies that allows them to create and manage all of their projects from one place.

21

3 years ago

Idea: Aims to make it easier to do business in the developing world by removing the human element from contract management The company takes care of the legwork and legal formalities so that companies can do business with foreign suppliers without having to learn the ins and outs of local business processes

20

3 months ago

A startup that is building a marketplace for independent contractors in the US to find and track all aspects of their work, including quotes, invoices, and receipts.

20

2 months ago

A platform for the development of smart contracts for real world use.

20

26 days ago

A program that helps employees find local contractors for home remodeling jobs.

20

14 days ago

A SaaS platform for businesses to find and manage contractors. The company is also working in more than 30 states across the country.

20

1 month ago

A platform for helping companies to hire contractors to do data analysis for them.

19

1 month ago

This startup is building an app that helps employers find independent contractors using data on the jobs they’ve done and the skills they’ve shown.

17

24 days ago

An online platform for hiring contractors, replacing the need for in-person interviews.

17

3 months ago

A startup that helps companies manage payments for contractors through a mobile software system and a “remote worker management” app. They’re also working on supporting all types of self-employed workers.

16

3 months ago

This startup is building a way for banks to quickly and easily make payments to contractors, extending their reach into the US.

16

1 month ago

A tool that lets companies manage their contractors via a dashboard or text message. The company says it has over 10k active contractors on its platform.

15

2 days ago

The startup is building a contract negotiation app for freelancers.

15

17 days ago

A B2B marketplace for contractors. The startup wants to be a place for contractors to easily find freelance gigs, and to set up recurring jobs.

13

2 months ago

A smart contract platform for sellers and buyers of real estate, designed to streamline transactions, cut costs and reduce risk. They have $1.3 million in funding to date.

12

1 month ago

The pay-as-you-go model of mobile phone ownership means that people who don’t have a contract with a carrier can get stuck with a phone they don’t want. Notable is a startup trying to change that.

12

3 years ago

Idea: Focused on the US, this startup is building a platform to help YCs hire contractors for small jobs like painting, sewing, carpentry, or installation.

11

1 month ago

A B2B sales optimization app and service for small businesses hiring contractors

11

3 years ago

Idea: A business that helps with the management side of commercial cleaning services, helping people set up contracts and take care of bookkeeping Has just closed an $80,000 round

9

3 years ago

Idea: A home services marketplace that offers reduced commissions to contractors working for customers in the US They’re looking to handle the entire process on the backend, from scheduling and payment to cleaning and service

8

26 days ago

A tool for paying contractors, with a staff management app that helps manage projects and track hours.

8

3 days ago

A digital health tool that uses machine learning to help people manage chronic, complex and long-term conditions like diabetes, hypertension and obesity by communicating with healthcare providers and creating custom plans for patients. The startup began in May and has three contracts.

7

3 years ago

A startup that provides a directory of local contractors and home improvement professionals

5

3 years ago

Idea: A startup that wants to make it easier for people to do business with the federal government. The company helps companies go through the process of bidding on federal government contracts.

1

3 years ago

A software company that provides a platform for companies to fill open positions with contractors. The company says it has $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue, mainly from Android.

1

3 years ago

A startup that uses blockchain to help the US government save money and reduce fraud on government contracts

0

3 years ago

Idea: Another B2B startup that helps manufacturers manage their supply chains in Asia The startup wants to help people in the US find more specialized manufacturers in China, and claims to have a signed contract with a Fortune 500 company

0

3 years ago

A startup that helps people find and book a remodeling contractor for their house

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3 years ago

Idea: A smart contract platform using a Bitcoin-like UTXO model

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3 years ago

Idea: A platform that lets businesses request quotes from contractors and find deals on contractors

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3 years ago

Idea: A way to track the usage and performance of digital ads The startup has already sold several $15,000 contracts

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3 years ago

Idea: A tool for managing procurement and contracting for startups and small businesses. The idea is to help companies keep track of what they’re spending and save on time.

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3 years ago

Idea: A data-driven chatbot for hiring and managing remote workers and contractors. It’s built for managing teams of freelancers.

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3 years ago

Idea: An on-demand platform for sub-contractors that is like a TaskRabbit for sub-contractors.

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Contract Startup Ideas

A startup that helps people draw up plans for their dream home and then helps them find contractors to build it

A startup that lets you hire contractors for household projects

A smart contract-based marketplace for small business, meant to help them access credit, discounts, and other small business financing.

A company that helps small businesses (like contractors) hire subcontractors with a mobile app and a credit check

a service that helps you find and hire contractors

Vertex is building an online marketplace for the construction industry, providing a way for contractors to sell their services through a web portal.

A startup that aims to make the process of building a home more efficient. It connects users with professional contractors and helps them find the best contractor for their needs.

A recurring revenue startup that pays contractors for work they’ve performed through their software.

An “Uber for all things”, which would be a company that helps people find and book contractors who can install or fix their house.

This B2B company wants to help companies manage suppliers, service providers, and contractors.

A platform that allows companies to automate the process of hiring freelancers and contractors. They claim to be able to reduce the time it takes to find and hire talent through automation.

A smart contract-based, decentralized cryptocurrency that allows for secure online payments.

Bots that make the complex work of managing a home remodeling project more manageable. The company is working with HVAC contractors and property managers to aggregate data from hundreds of homes to help them do a better job of forecasting and managing their projects.

A freelance platform where contractors can build websites, mobile apps, and other digital products.

A software tool for managing and monitoring relationships with freelance contractors.

This startup is building a way for merchants to connect with local contractors to handle big projects.

A startup that allows people to find and hire a contractor to complete a small project.

This startup is developing a platform for smart contracts that automatically execute when specified conditions are met.

This startup makes it easy for businesses to find a contractor to handle a job.

A payment processing company that helps independent contractors simplify the process

A digital process for companies to track and manage contracts, from procurement to invoicing and payments, all from a single platform.

A startup that helps people who are buying or selling real estate to find local contractors to do work on their home

A startup that helps you find contractors for construction, home repairs, or even getting a new dog sitter.

A startup for people who want to renovate their home, and need a contractor.

A startup for independent contractors that helps them find gigs and charge.

A B2B platform for local businesses that helps them find and choose the right contractors for the job.

A platform for mediation of disputes like contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, or employment disputes. The platform is built on blockchain technology.

A software platform that helps companies manage their supply chains in one place. The startup is looking to build a marketplace for this software where companies can buy and sell contracts for their suppliers.

A startup that provides a directory of contractors for people who are looking for a contractor to do work on their home

A SaaS solution for companies needing to hire contractors such as freelancers or consultants. It allows companies to post jobs, hire freelancers, and manage them all online.

A tool for small businesses to get quotes, compare prices, and request quotes for different contractors.

A startup for home buyers and sellers to find and hire contractors to do things like paint or tile their homes. The company is currently in an early stage of fundraising.

A platform for mobile service providers (e.g. cell phone companies, wireless carriers) to manage their business operations, and a business-to-business platform for mobile service providers to engage with consumers. The company has three contracts, all with mobile carriers.

A company that provides hourly workers with technology and training to get their own small business off the ground. Come Up Now has grown from a handful of contracts to 200 employees in the past six months.

The company is working on making the Starbucks app more like the Fandango app, and is working on building a social network for moviegoers. It currently has a few contracts, and has raised $6.2 million since it launched in the summer of 2019.

A job board for architects and contractors.

A startup that helps home and business owners find and book contractors and services (like plumbers and electricians) online.

A startup that helps people who have bought a home and are moving in, and then helps them find a contractor to make small home improvements

A smart contract platform for businesses that want to build their own crypto tokens or digital assets.

A tool that helps teams manage their contracts and agreements, and find the best deals for each member of the team.

A company that connects customers with work from contractors and freelancers.

A social network for home improvement contractors to compare and rate each other’s work.

A tool for teams to manage their Microsoft Dynamics 365 contracts, making it easy to see who has been paid and which tasks have been completed.

A digital contract between the employee and the company.

A team of Ph.D.s and VCs is building a new language for smart contracts, making it easier to write and read smart contracts that run on the Ethereum blockchain.

A cloud-based HR platform for small businesses that lets them manage their employee and contract employees all in one place.

A digital currency for freelancers and small business owners to transact in person, billable software for independent contractors to manage their invoices, and a market for people to buy and sell freelance services.

A company that helps restaurants secure contracts with their suppliers.

A company that helps installers and service providers manage contract maintenance and repair.

A platform that connects contractors with homeowners looking for work. The company aims to offer a turnkey service to contractors by connecting them to homeowners.

A tool for finding and managing freelance contracts. The company recently raised $2.6 million.

A platform for SaaS contractors to provide white-glove support to their clients.

A company that helps with home repairs and renovations, letting customers research and book local contractors

As a company, HirePound has raised $1.4 million in capital. But as a company, it says it is on track to make $50 million in revenue in the next year. The company is a job board for the growing gig economy, connecting employers with micro-consultants and other contractors.

A company helping lawyers draft and manage contracts for small businesses.

A self-serve platform that connects independent contractors and clients across North America. The startup says their platform helps to reduce the overhead of managing a workforce, while providing an easy way for employers to find talent.

A social network for hiring and managing outside contractors in the US.

Smart contracts for the energy industry. The startup wants to use smart contracts to allow energy producers and consumers to negotiate and transact energy independently of the power grid.

A platform that helps companies manage their customer service and chat support. They have a contract with a major e-commerce company.

A real estate agent with a smartphone app that helps home-owners connect with contractors.

A B2B software platform (for the legal industry) for small businesses that helps them manage contracts and warranties, manage their legal teams, and access multiple legal systems.

A startup that crowdsources legal advice by using “smart contracts”.

A startup that finds and pays contractors, driving up their pay.

A startup that helps companies find and pay contractors and service providers across the world. The company will use the P2Pool tech popularized by bitcoin to help larger companies find and pay out thousands of contractors more efficiently.

Building a blockchain that uses smart contracts to increase the accuracy of B2B transactions.

A software platform that helps small businesses, freelancers, and independent contractors obtain loans and invoice financing. They have a $50,000 seed round with a 4x growth rate since their launch in May 2019.

A software company that helps companies manage their phone service contracts, billing relationships, and customer service efforts.

A platform for getting contractors to complete work before it’s due, from the shop floor to the field.

A new service for small businesses to manage their fleet of contractors on one platform. The company’s working with 8 enterprise pilots.

A cloud-based solution for HR departments to manage contracts that manage travel schedules for their employees.

A startup that is making a set of protocols to standardize how to build smart contracts

A startup that connects real estate agents with renters, helping them negotiate and manage energy contracts and payments.

This startup is building a website for people who are in the process of hiring a freelancer, contractor, or consultant. It’s meant to be a place for people to search for the right person for the job, and also for freelance workers to find gigs.

A way to find local help when you’re running a service-based business. The service tries to find contractors and other types of work that you need done, then match you with the right person to perform the work.

A tool for finding the right contractor to fix a job, and making sure they’re getting paid for it. It’s currently working with 500 clients and funding 500 jobs per month.

A tool for helping contractors bid on construction projects. It’s already on the job in Spain.

Marketplace for home repair, including licensed contractors.