Umbrella is an online platform that aggregates vetted, paid gig opportunities for freelance creatives and streamlines the entire hiring workflow. Creators can browse, apply, negotiate terms, sign contracts, and receive payments—all within a single dashboard that handles contract generation, e‑signatures, and escrow‑based payouts, reducing administrative overhead and improving access to reliable work.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Creative professionals often struggle to find paid work and must manage multiple tools for opportunity discovery, contract negotiation, and payment processing, leading to inefficiencies and missed income.
Solution
Umbrella provides an online platform that aggregates genuine gig opportunities and streamlines the entire workflow from initial request to final booking. Creators can browse and apply for jobs, negotiate terms, and sign contracts directly within the system. Integrated payment handling ensures that compensation is secured and transferred upon completion. By centralizing these steps, Umbrella reduces administrative overhead and helps talent secure reliable, paid work more efficiently.
Target Audience
Umbrella serves freelance artists, designers, musicians, and other creative talent seeking consistent paid engagements, as well as brands and agencies looking to hire creators through a streamlined hiring process.
Features
- Marketplace of vetted, paid creative opportunities across various disciplines
- End-to-end workflow management from opportunity request to contract signing
- Built-in contract generation and e‑signature capabilities
- Integrated payment processing with secure escrow and payout automation
- Dashboard for tracking applications, bookings, and earnings in one place