Gigster

Gigster is a fully managed software development platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. Backed by $32M from leading Silicon Valley investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, Greylock Partners, and Y Combinator, Gigster connects businesses with a global network of 50,000+ rigorously vetted developers, designers, and product experts to deliver custom software solutions across AI, blockchain, Web3, and enterprise application domains.

Acquired by Virtasant in March 2024, Gigster continues to operate as a leading service integrator with over 1,000 completed engagements for 150+ enterprise brands including IBM, Brex, and United Talent Agency.

Core Products and Services

Gigster offers three primary engagement models: Fully Managed development (end-to-end project ownership), Dedicated Teams (scalable project teams), and Talent On Demand (staff augmentation with specialized professionals). Their solution areas span Artificial Intelligence Development, Blockchain Development, NFT Development, Innovation/Design/UX, Applications and Platforms, and System Modernization.

In the Web3 space, Gigster positions itself as the leading blockchain service integrator, providing managed blockchain development teams, NFT marketplace development, crypto payment gateway integration (Crypto as a Service), custodial wallet development, smart contract development, and dApp creation.

Key Strengths

• AI-driven talent matching platform built on success factors from hundreds of team engagements over a decade
• Enterprise-grade delivery framework with 95% on-time completion rate and 81 Net Promoter Score
• 30% more efficient staffing vs. traditional IT, 60% lower risk, and 3.6x higher project satisfaction
• Global talent network spanning 42 countries (70% US-based, 15% Western Europe, 15% other regions)
• Strategic blockchain partnerships with Tatum (blockchain tooling), Polyform Studio (3D NFT design), and Syyx (blockchain marketing)

Notable Clients and Projects

Gigster has delivered projects for Colgate (e-commerce platform), Cornell University (job seeker platform), Guideline (401k financial services), Wondery (audio on-demand), and numerous enterprise clients. In blockchain, they have partnered with leading Web3 firms to deliver NFT marketplaces, crypto payment solutions, and decentralized applications.

Why Choose Gigster

Gigster eliminates the complexity of building blockchain and Web3 products by providing fully managed teams that combine world-class development talent with proven delivery methodology. Their Rapid Results approach delivers MVPs in 6-12 weeks through two-week sprint cycles, with predictable pricing and guaranteed outcomes. For enterprises entering the Web3 space, Gigster offers a low-risk path to blockchain adoption with their network of specialized blockchain developers and established partnerships across the Web3 ecosystem.