Giggle Secures New Funding To Grow Flexible Staffing Platform

The round was led by OXO Labs, part of O3 Partners and the family fund of Catalyst NXT Ventures, headed by former Hungarian finance minister Peter Oszkó, alongside three other investors.

Founded in April 2022 by Ádám Birizdó and Ádám Sebestyén, Giggle operates a mobile-first workforce marketplace connecting businesses with pre-screened gig workers for short-term, shift-based roles.

The platform helps companies manage labour shortages and fluctuating staffing needs across hospitality, retail, and logistics. Employers can post shifts with clear pay and scheduling details, while workers browse listings and apply in just a few taps through the app.

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Giggle’s model transforms traditional roles into flexible, on-demand shifts, enabling companies to cut recruitment time and costs while giving workers more control over their schedules. The platform includes ratings, profile verification, and end-to-end administrative support to enhance matching quality and simplify workforce management.

Operating within the expanding gig economy, Giggle aims to modernise temporary staffing across Central and Eastern Europe by combining marketplace technology with integrated workforce management tools.

When thousands of packages are delayed due to staff shortages, the need for flexible workforce solutions becomes undeniable. Through Giggle, partners can access additional capacity within hours, said co-founders Ádám Birizdó and Ádám Sebestyén.

The model has gained strong traction, with 180,000 registered users within three years and nearly €5 million in transactions completed in 2025.

According to the company, 70% of workers on the platform are looking for supplementary income, highlighting growing demand for flexible work amid economic uncertainty across the region.

With the new funding, Giggle plans to deepen its footprint in existing markets over the next two years while laying the groundwork for wider regional expansion.

About Giggle

Founded in 2022, Giggle is an hourly workforce marketplace designed for the modern, flexible labour market. The platform connects businesses with pre-screened workers for on-demand, shift-based roles, helping employers manage fluctuating staffing needs while giving workers greater control over when and how they earn income.