Moving boundaries to make flex work for everyone
The world is going flex, most companies aren’t ready. Flexible hiring must be outcome-driven, on-demand, and as simple as your core operations.
Unlock human potential by transforming how work gets done
We believe flex should work better for everyone.
The world is shifting fast: from fixed to flexible, from static to dynamic, and from just hours to outcomes.
Yet most companies still try to solve shortages the old way: more recruiters, more friction, more of the same.
We see it differently.
At Blackbear, we’re not just another intermediary. We’re building the new standard for temporary work.
A smarter system where flexibility meets structure. Where companies scale with ease, and vendors deliver their best work with speed, clarity, and real outcomes.
This isn’t about more freelancers.
It’s about making flex work just as seamless, scalable, and outcome-driven as your core operations.
Our platform combines personalized scoping, flexible contracting, built-in governance, and end-to-end workflows.
No agencies. No back-and-forth. Just execution that works.
We started Blackbear out of frustration.
Like many, we see companies struggling to have the right people at any moment.
Not for lack of talent, but because the past models make it too slow, too fuzzy, too expensive, and too hard to manage.
So we built a better one.
Today, hundreds of teams use Blackbear to get critical work done fast, without adding headcount or complexity.
Because when you remove the noise around flex work, real scalability starts.
— Stefan & Joep
Trends that get you thinking
77% face talent shortages
More than three-quarters of companies struggle with ongoing workforce gaps.
49% of workers work flexibly
Nearly half of the global workforce now works in a flexible setup: on-site, remote, or hybrid.
100% will hire flex any way
Every company will need to hire flexibly, yet most lack the systems to do it succesfully.
Our story
From frustration to foundation
After disappointing experiences with traditional staffing, Stefan and Joep saw a broken system: slow, manual, and built for a different era. Flex work needed a better way, so they started building it.
First proof: outcome-first hiring
With MVPs and early clients, Blackbear launched a platform to solve short assignments faster and smarter. No recruiters, just results. The first companies joined, and early traction proved the model.
Backed to build, built to grow
After 1200%+ growth, Blackbear raised its first investment round to fuel product development. More teams turned to the platform to scale work, from strategy to ops, without adding headcount.
Flex work that delivers at scale
Blackbear powering the next generation of external work: simple, faster, and successful. From quick wins to full delivery tracks, teams hire vendors through one governed platform. With auto-scoped work, real outcomes, and zero overhead.
Great things are built on strong foundations
Foster collaboration
Diverse perspectives and expertise thrive together.
Strive for excellence
Continuously raise the bar, push boundaries and do great work.
Embrace ownership
Accountability, commitment and determination.
No place for bullsh*t
Trust, understanding and complete transparency.
Fun to work with
Stay positive, be pleasant and always respect others.
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