Summary
Agenty is an all‑in‑one work platform that eliminates fragmentation between job boards, messaging tools, and payment systems. Unlike sector‑specific platforms that force users to juggle multiple apps, Agenty enables the complete hiring lifecycle—discover, negotiate, and pay—in one integrated mobile experience.
The Problem: Fragmented Work Economy
Today's hiring landscape forces users across multiple disconnected platforms. Workers and employers must navigate LinkedIn for office roles, Checkatrade for trades, and countless sector‑specific boards just to find opportunities. Communication happens across WhatsApp, email, and phone calls with no central record. Payments involve slow bank transfers, cash transactions, or separate payment apps with high fees. Administrative work spreads across spreadsheets, standalone CRM tools, and manual record‑keeping.
This fragmentation creates friction, reduces trust, delays payments, and limits opportunities—especially for small businesses and freelancers without technical expertise or established networks.
Solution
A unified mobile app with:
Multi‑sector job discovery + matching
Built‑in chat and messaging
Stripe Connect payments and compliant payouts
Simple CRM/HRM to track people, jobs, and activity
Optional AI assist for content and admin
Core Features (MVP)
Cross‑sector job marketplace for posting and finding work
Integrated messaging with job context and history
Stripe Connect payments: secure card processing with instant payouts
Contact and job history tracking: manage relationships, payments, and activity records
Universal profiles with usernames for easy discovery and trust‑building
Technical Architecture
Frontend: React Native/Expo for iOS, Android, and web
Backend: Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions) for real‑time data
Payments: Stripe Connect destination charges with platform fees
Security: Idempotent payments, webhook reconciliation, server‑driven fee controls
Business Model & Economics
Revenue comes from a transparent 5% platform fee per successful payment, with Stripe processing fees absorbed by the platform rather than deducted from worker earnings. Our target is £10M GMV in year 1, generating £500K in platform revenue. Future monetisation includes premium features for teams, advanced analytics, and API access for larger organisations.
Go‑to‑Market Strategy
Beta launch: 100 early adopters across wellness and trades sectors
Product‑market fit: Focus on payment speed, trust, and simplicity
Geographic expansion: EU markets with local payment methods
Enterprise: Teams and agencies with advanced workflow features
Roadmap:
MVP launch—jobs, messaging, payments, profiles ✅
Complete & Pay workflow, analytics dashboard, fee controls
Contract e‑signing, timesheet management, dispute resolution
AI‑powered matching, automated invoicing, team collaboration
Competitive Advantage
Our end‑to‑end integration approach differentiates us from fragmented point solutions in the market. The mobile‑first design serves on‑the‑go professionals better than desktop‑focused incumbents, while transparent instant payments eliminate the delayed bank transfers that frustrate freelancers. By taking a cross‑sector approach rather than focusing on industry silos, we can serve the diverse needs of modern flexible work, all built specifically for SMBs rather than enterprise‑focused competitors.