Budapest-based Giggle, a staffing platform connecting blue-collar workers
with shift-based roles, has raised an undisclosed funding round to support its
expansion into the Romanian market. The round was led by OXO Labs, part of O3
Partners and the family fund of Romania’s Catalyst NXT Ventures, headed by
former Hungarian finance minister Peter Oszkó, alongside three additional
investors.
Founded in April 2022 by Ádám Birizdó and Ádám Sebestyén, Giggle operates
a mobile-first workforce marketplace that connects businesses with pre-screened
gig workers for short-term, shift-based roles. The platform is designed to
address labour shortages and fluctuating staffing needs, particularly in
sectors such as hospitality, retail, and logistics. Through the app, employers
can post individual shifts with transparent pay and scheduling details, while
workers can browse opportunities and apply in just a few clicks.
Giggle’s model breaks traditional jobs into discrete, on-demand shifts,
helping companies reduce recruitment time and costs while giving workers
greater flexibility over when and how they work. The platform integrates
ratings, profile verification, and full administrative support to streamline
workforce management and improve matching quality between employers and
candidates.
Positioned within the growing gig economy, the company aims to modernise
temporary staffing across Central and Eastern Europe by combining marketplace
technology with 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 traction, with 180,000 users registered within three
years and nearly €5 million in transactions completed in 2025. According to
company data, 70 per cent of workers on the platform are seeking supplementary
income, reflecting broader trends driven by economic uncertainty and rising
demand for flexible work across the region.
With the new funding, Giggle plans to strengthen its presence in its
existing markets over the next two years while preparing for broader regional
expansion.