Companies in Gig Economy
There are 45,578 companies in Gig Economy which include Uber, Lyft, Swiggy, Airbnb, DiDi. 6,678 companies in Gig Economy are funded, with 2,422 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 95 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Gig Economy (8,667), followed by India
(8,119), and then United Kingdom (5,310).
2026 has seen the creation of 541 Gig Economy companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 2,160 new companies launched every year. Most number of Gig Economy startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi.
Here is a List of top companies in Gig Economy
1. Uber
Network providing on-demand transportation, delivery, and business management solutions. It facilitates ride requests and connects individuals with transportation providers. Additionally, it offers delivery services for food and other goods. The network extends to business solutions, providing tools for managing rides, meals, and local deliveries for organizations.
Key facts about Uber
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.2B
- Investors: Toyota, PayPal and 191 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 19, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 5,621 Competitors
2. Lyft
Network facilitating on-demand transportation and ride scheduling services for individuals. It provides options for immediate rides, scheduled pickups, and various vehicle types. The network offers programs for business transportation needs. It also focuses on safety measures and community support initiatives.
Key facts about Lyft
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.02B
- Investors: CapitalG, Kakao Investment and 161 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Aug 06, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,421 Competitors
3. Swiggy
Operator of digital platforms facilitating food and grocery delivery services. These platforms connect consumers with restaurants and retail stores to enable the purchase and transport of prepared meals and household goods. The service manages the logistics of order fulfillment and delivery through a network of independent couriers. Users access these services through mobile applications to browse menus and product inventories before placing orders for fulfillment.
Key facts about Swiggy
4. Airbnb
Provider of accommodations, experiences, and related services through an online platform. The platform facilitates connections between hosts and individuals seeking lodging and activities. It offers a variety of options for stays and curated experiences. The platform also provides resources for individuals interested in becoming hosts.
Key facts about Airbnb
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.07B
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, BlackRock and 163 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 914 Competitors
5. DiDi
AI-enabled platform for ride-hailing and on-demand services. The platform enables various services for ride-hailing, food delivery, bike-sharing, payment solutions, and more. It also offers various solutions including autonomous driving, traffic management, driver safety management, and more.
Key facts about DiDi
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Beijing (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $20.8B
- Investors: SoftBank Vision Fund, Temasek and 96 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Oct 12, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 1,632 Competitors
