Outsized secures Series A investment led by Knife Capital to expand operations and product development.
The funding round was led by Knife Capital with backing from private investors including Adrian Durham.
Outsized operates a talent platform connecting independent professionals with enterprises across Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. The firm provides agile workforce solutions through a curated network of vetted experts.
Outsized has secured a Series A funding round led by Knife Capital, with participation from private investors including Adrian Durham. The capital will support the company as it strengthens its market position and accelerates product development.
The financing will enable Outsized to expand its sales and engineering teams, scale operations in existing regions, and build out new offerings for enterprise clients and independent talent. The firm focuses on professional freelance placements in growth economies across Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.
Knife Capital made the investment from its third fund, marking one of the vehicle's initial deployments. Outsized has experienced consistent growth since its pilot phase, serving major management consultancies and corporate clients.
From the founder
"As a young firm, we’re already a key partner to a large number of management consulting firms and major enterprises. This funding is a game-changer, paving the way for new, innovative solutions for our clients and talent,"
Niclas Thelander
Founder & CMO at Outsized
Investor perspective
"We are extremely excited to spearhead this investment round,"
Keet van Zyl
Co-Founding Partner, Knife Capital
Use of funds
- 01Grow the team
- 02Expand into international markets
- 03Continue product development
