PopBookings

What PopBookings does

PopBookings, LLC is a Kansas City, Missouri-based software company founded in 2014 that operates a cloud-based platform for the event staffing industry. The company's core offering combines two products: POP-MANAGE, a workforce management system that handles the full event staffing lifecycle (talent profiles, drag-and-drop scheduling, GPS check-in with selfie verification, in-app group chat, and ACH-based electronic payment processing with automated 1099 tax document generation), and POP-RECRUIT, a marketplace layer that enables agencies to discover new talent across a shared cross-agency pool. The platform is delivered as a web application, native iOS and Android mobile apps, and APIs for third-party integration, with Twilio powering messaging infrastructure and Slack integration extending notifications into agency workflows.

The company serves a B2B customer base of over 500 staffing agencies, marketing agencies, brands, production companies, event companies, and photo booth companies, with a talent-side network of more than 350,000 cumulative users and $15M+ in cumulative GMV booked through the platform. Revenue is generated through subscription-based pricing for both POP-RECRUIT and POP-MANAGE tiers (monthly billing, exact pricing not publicly disclosed) plus transaction-based fees on E-Pay payment processing. The go-to-market combines a self-serve PLG motion (free 7-day trial, direct signup) with sales-assisted enterprise demos. Co-founder and CEO Erika Klotz leads the company alongside co-founder/COO Scott Hanson, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company has raised approximately $1.15M in disclosed funding across a 2015 seed and a 2017 round led by Argonautic Ventures, iSelect Fund, and Missouri Technology Corporation.

Name

PopBookings

Legal name

PopBookings, LLC

Website

https://popbookings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PopBookings is a Kansas City-based SaaS platform offering event staffing agencies an integrated workforce management and talent marketplace solution, featuring GPS check-in, ACH payments, automated 1099s, and mobile apps serving 500+ businesses and 350,000+ users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Staffing Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Payroll Services (541214)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Gig / On-Demand Generalist Staffing Platforms (BPACACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retail & Pop-up Experiences (In-store/Pop-ups) (MPAAAGAG)

Keywords

• Event staffing software
• Workforce management software
• Talent marketplace platform
• Event operations management
• Brand activation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agency Software Platform Subscription: Subscription-based platform access for event staffing agencies to manage talent, post jobs, book staff, and process payments. Includes POP-MANAGE workforce management platform.
2. Recruitment Marketplace: POP-RECRUIT marketplace connecting agencies with new talent. Revenue derived from agency subscriptions accessing the recruitment marketplace.
3. Electronic Payment Processing (E-Pay): Integrated ACH payment processing for paying contractors. The platform handles payroll after events with bank-to-bank transfers. Average client saves 8-10 hours per month with this feature.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PopBookings is a cloud-based event staffing platform that enables staffing agencies, marketing agencies, brands, and production companies to manage event workforces end-to-end. The platform covers staff scheduling, client and talent management, booking, time tracking, payroll, billing, and includes a built-in marketplace (POP-RECRUIT) that connects event professionals with work opportunities. A companion mobile app allows on-site workers to manage shifts and clock in/out via GPS.

Product overview

PopBookings is an all-in-one event staffing software platform that streamlines hiring for event staffing agencies. The core platform (POP-MANAGE) provides complete workforce management, while POP-RECRUIT serves as a marketplace for finding new talent. The platform offers integrated features including Talent Mobile App, Talent Portal, Event Dashboard with GPS Check-In, Built-In Instant Messaging, E-Pay/ePayroll, Recap Reports, and 3-Way Confirmations. The system serves over 350,000 users across staffing agencies, marketing agencies, brands, production companies, and event companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PopBookings Core Platform (POP-MANAGE) Cloud-based workforce management software for event staffing agencies, marketing agencies, brands, and production companies to manage staff, clients, scheduling, booking, payroll, and billing.
• POP-RECRUIT Marketplace Marketplace that connects event staffing agencies, brands, and production companies with event professionals seeking work opportunities. Positions itself as the first marketplace connecting event professionals to work.
• Talent Mobile App Mobile application for event professionals to manage assigned shifts, communicate with employers, and clock in/out using GPS-based check-in. Available for iOS and Android devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average agency saves 8-10 hours per month on payment processing using e-pay feature
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TwiliocoreTechnology or IntegrationTwilio provides the infrastructure for PopBookings' in-app chat and messaging service. The integration enables instant connection between agencies and field staff, with data stored across redundant components for instant failover. Twilio's cloud platform provides horizontally scalable architecture supporting communication needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shiftgig: Shiftgig is an on-demand staffing platform for event, hospitality, and promotional work. It directly mirrors PopBookings' focus on connecting agencies and brands with vetted gig workers for live events.
• Wonolo: Wonolo operates a marketplace for on-demand temporary staffing across multiple verticals. It competes with PopBookings for the same temp/gig staffing customer base and worker pool, with overlapping payment and scheduling features.
• WorkJam: WorkJam is a digital workplace platform for frontline and hourly employees, offering scheduling, communication, and task management. It overlaps with PopBookings' workforce management functionality for distributed event and shift-based teams.
• Deputy: Deputy provides shift scheduling, timesheet, and workforce management for hourly and shift-based workforces. It is a direct competitor to PopBookings' scheduling, GPS check-in, and timesheet capabilities for event-driven staffing.
• When I Work: When I Work is a scheduling and workforce management platform serving hourly and shift-based employers. It competes with PopBookings on the staffing agency and shift-management use case, particularly for SMBs.
• Connecteam: Connecteam offers an employee management app for deskless and frontline teams with scheduling, communication, and timesheets. Its shift-based focus puts it in direct comparison to PopBookings' POP-MANAGE offering.
• Tanda: Tanda is a workforce management platform for shift-based employers covering rostering, time clocking, and payroll integration. It is comparable to PopBookings for agencies and employers managing distributed hourly staff.
• Humanity: Humanity provides employee scheduling and shift planning for shift-based workforces. Its scheduling, time clock, and attendance features overlap directly with PopBookings' POP-MANAGE functionality.

Broad incumbents

• Gusto: Gusto is a leading payroll, benefits, and HR platform serving SMBs. While broader than event staffing, its payroll and contractor payment capabilities overlap with PopBookings' E-Pay and 1099 features.
• Greenhouse: Greenhouse is an applicant tracking and recruiting platform for corporate hiring teams. It is comparable to PopBookings' POP-RECRUIT marketplace component for sourcing and managing candidates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/popbookings
• Facebookfacebook.com/popbookings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/popbookings

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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