The startup operates an online recruitment platform that connects professionals with companies, allowing users to select, manage, and evaluate job opportunities and employers. By facilitating direct payments after each evaluation, the platform addresses the challenge of finding suitable candidates for short-term work while providing professionals with access to desired job opportunities.
Funding
$240K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional hiring processes for short-term or temporary work can be inefficient and time-consuming, often involving intermediaries and extensive paperwork. This can lead to increased costs and delays in finding suitable candidates for businesses, while professionals may face challenges in accessing desired job opportunities and receiving timely payments.
Solution
Merytu provides a mobile application that directly connects businesses with professionals for flexible work arrangements, streamlining the recruitment and payment processes. The platform enables companies to post "Gigs" or short-term job opportunities, and professionals can select opportunities based on their preferences and availability. Merytu automates matching, scheduling, and payment, eliminating intermediaries and reducing administrative overhead. Professionals receive payments promptly after completing gigs and evaluating the company, while businesses gain access to a pool of qualified talent for immediate needs.
Target Audience
Merytu primarily targets businesses in the hospitality and restaurant industries seeking flexible staffing solutions, as well as professionals looking for short-term or temporary work opportunities with transparent pay and flexible schedules.
Features
- Mobile app for iOS and Android, facilitating on-demand job matching
- Real-time communication between professionals and companies via in-app chat
- Automated check-in/check-out using QR codes for accurate time tracking
- Performance ratings and reviews to ensure quality and incentivize professional development
- Automated invoicing and payment processing with weekly payouts to professionals
- Location-based job search to find gigs near the professional
- Digital contracts and insurance policies for independent contractors