The natural evolution of working with tech talent
We find, vet and manage a pool of top tech talent, matched to projects and teams by our CTO-level experts.
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Strictly Curated Community
Curated community of expertly vetted professionals in software engineering, product management and design.
Fully vetted soft & technical skills
~11 years of experience on average
Available dedicated or part time
Powered By Experts
Staffing is powered by our CTO-level experts, not recruiters. This allows us to first understand the request in detail and then find the perfect match.
Expert matching (#norecruiters)
CTO-level sparring
The ideal fit, every time
Managed Platform
The efficiency of our proprietary platform meets the convenience of our managed service approach. It's like a 'magic ATS' where the ideal candidates just pop up.
Fully compliant
Simple invoicing, reporting, payments
Managed service
Fast & Flexible
Start working with the right talent or team in a matter of days and scale flexibly as you go.
~10 days to staff
'Just-In-Time' scaling
Safe & Compliant
All members are vetted self-employed professionals, and every engagement begins with a 2 week trial period with no lock-in.
2 week trial period
No lock-in agreements
Fully compliant
Fair
Pricing
We only charge a fixed service fee on top of our freelancer's rate. No hidden costs.
Dedicated Support
Your dedicated engagement manager is always around to support with anything you need.
Talent With Superpowers
Our members can tap into the expert knowledge of our community.
Short And Long Term Engagements
"UPPER supports us with quick action and great collaboration. They helped us find top engineers almost on the spot – an ability that is invaluable for us as a company in hyper-growth. UPPER is definitely a partner we are counting on."
"I am very happy with this collaboration. The talent quality has been really good and I see a strong added-value of working with the UPPER platform, team and talent."
"Absolutely love UPPER. They ramped up our first tech team who built our MVP and then helped us scale the team further as our roadmap grew."
Fully Augmented Service
We handle the admin work so you can focus on building your products. From payments to reporting to dedicated support.
Monthly Invoice
A single invoice regardless of how many experts you have engaged.
Weekly Reports
Receive weekly time & activity reports in your inbox about your team’s work.
Dedicated Support
Your dedicated engagement manager is always around to support with anything you need.
Always On
For anything you need such as scaling the team, replacing and expert, etc..
Regular Check-ins
Never alone. We check in regularly with you to see how things are going and where we can support.
Quality Control
We keep an eye on the engagement and make sure everything is running smoothly.
UPPER Professionals
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Employees
UPPER Talent
Employee
⚡️ Speed
< 10 days
~3 months
💰 Cost of hire / price
€0 cost to hire / flat fee
€30K to hire each employee, high management costs
🤩 Quality
High, only experienced talent
Dependent on ability to hire
🌍 Access and reach
Wide, active sourcing included
Limited to location, network
👍 Vetting
Multi-level expert vetting for soft and technical skills
Conditional on in-house capabilities
📈 Scalability
High, on demand
Very slow, time intensive
✅ Role fit
High, expert matching
Conditional on access
⚠️ Risk
None, trial period, no lock-ins, no penalties
High
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Latest Success Stories
We support dozens of companies globally with scaling their teams and building their products.
Frequently Asked Questions
We combine advanced AI with human expertise to match experts to jobs that perfectly align with their skills, experience, and client needs. Our CTO-level specialists oversee every match to ensure an ideal fit for both parties.
Delivery Teams are fully managed groups of experts assembled to execute entire projects. They are typically led by a Product Manager or Team Lead, ensuring seamless collaboration and accountability. In contrast, Individual Freelancers are independent specialists hired to augment your existing team, focusing on specific tasks or roles.
We can match you with a qualified freelancer in as little as 48 hours, ensuring minimal downtime and uninterrupted project progress.
We specialise in technology and provide a diverse range of vetted experts, including software developers, AI/Data experts, InfoSec specialists, designers, and product managers.
Our pricing is highly flexible. You can choose hourly, part-time, or full-time engagements, with rates tailored to the freelancer’s expertise and the complexity of your project. We ensure clear, transparent invoicing with no hidden fees.
Our freelancers undergo a rigorous 5-step vetting process, including technical assessments and interviews, personal interviews, and ongoing performance reviews. With an acceptance rate below 3%, we ensure that only the top experts become part of our network.
Yes, we offer a no-risk trial period. You can start working with a freelancer, and if you’re not satisfied, you won’t be billed for the time. This ensures you find the perfect fit for your project.
Our primary focus is on European talent, but our network also includes highly skilled freelancers from around the world. This gives you the flexibility to access local expertise or collaborate with global professionals across time zones, ensuring your project’s needs are met efficiently.
If you’re not happy with a freelancer’s performance, we’ll promptly find a replacement. Your dedicated engagement manager will ensure any concerns are addressed quickly, keeping your project on track.
