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Spur - overview

Established

2017

Location

Huntsville, AL, US

Primary Industry

Internet

About

Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Spur Inc. specializes in education staffing solutions, offering technology-driven services to facilitate efficient hiring processes for school districts across the United States. Spur Inc. is focused on providing staffing solutions tailored for the education sector.


The company was founded in 2017 in Huntsville, US. Spur raised USD 8. 00 mn in a Series A funding round in April 2019, led by Third Prime Capital, marking its initial major investment. The founder's prior ventures were not disclosed.


Spur specializes in education staffing solutions, providing proprietary software and services designed to streamline the hiring process for school districts. The core offerings include on-demand staffing and long-term placements for various hourly roles, such as substitutes, special education aides, custodians, and cafeteria workers. By leveraging a tech-forward approach, Spur enhances the efficiency of staffing operations while prioritizing employee satisfaction. Their services aim to alleviate the challenges educational institutions face in quickly and cost-effectively finding qualified support staff, serving districts across diverse geographical markets in the United States.


Spur generates revenue through its staffing services, focusing on B2B transactions with school districts in need of staffing solutions for hourly positions. Their business model involves partnerships with educational institutions, facilitating connections between schools and qualified staff. Revenue streams include service fees based on staffing arrangements made through their software platform, which aids districts in managing both on-demand and long-term placements. The company balances competitive hourly wages for staff with service fees to utilize Spur's staffing technology, contributing to a robust revenue stream within the education sector.


Spur plans to utilize the recent funds raised in April 2019 to further develop its staffing solutions and expand its reach into new markets. Specific strategies include designing new products aimed at enhancing the hiring process and targeting additional school districts in underserved regions by 2025. The company is focused on leveraging its technology to improve efficiency and address staffing needs in educational settings.


Current Investors

Third Prime Capital

Primary Industry

Internet

Sub Industries

Social Networking & Communication Platform

Website

www.spurjobs.com

Verticals

E-commerce, Mobile Apps

Company Stage

Series A

Total Amount Raised

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