Intch’s pivot reinvents SMB hiring for flexible part-time talent
Intch, originally launched as a professional networking platform, has announced a strategic pivot to become a platform that connects top professionals with businesses for part-time roles.
The company successfully raised a $1.2 million pre-seed round, led by AltaIr Capital, and partnered with Deel to support this shift. This new direction aims to provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with easier access to high-quality talent and at a third of the cost.
With a rapidly growing community of over 500K users across 140+ countries, Intch is uniquely positioned to help businesses tap into a diverse pool of skilled professionals. This pivot is particularly relevant in a job market where 20% of the workforce engages in remote and flexible employment.
Intch's AI-driven technology streamlines the matching process, enabling SMBs to swiftly connect with skilled part-time specialists. Additionally, its direct communication features facilitate seamless project discussions, simplifying the process of searching for the right talent.
"SMBs have been struggling to compete with larger companies for top talent, especially with rising full-time salaries. Intch offers a solution by providing access to flexible, skilled professionals at a fraction of the cost. Unlike freelancers who rely on one-time gigs, part-time specialists seeking for mid-term projects – 66% of which list finding work as their biggest challenge – are ideal for many businesses. Yet, finding them is difficult, as most platforms don’t focus on connecting SMBs with part-time professionals, complicating the search for flexible, skilled talent," said Yakov Filippenko, Founder and CEO of Intch.
The percentage of remote workers is projected to reach 22% by 2025, making it essential for SMBs to stand out in a competitive landscape that boasts around 12.4 million job seekers in the US alone. Offering flexible work options helps them do so. The demand for HR tech solutions is rising, with recruitment expected to account for 24.2% of the market in 2024 and the US HR tech market projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% through 2034. Intch’s AI-driven, network-based recruitment technology empowers SMBs to attract and retain part-time and flexible workers, ensuring they can successfully navigate today’s evolving workforce landscape.
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