In this article, we will list the 7 biggest gig economy companies in the world. If you want to read our discussion about the gig economy, go to the 20 Biggest Gig Economy Companies In The World.
7 – DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH)
Market Cap – $54.337 Billion
DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) is 7th on our list of the 20 biggest gig economy companies in the world. It is based in San Fransisco and operates an online ordering and delivery platform. DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) has more than 50% share in the US market, which makes it the largest food delivery company in the country.
6 – Paypal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)
Market Cap – $69.17 Billion
Paypal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is an American company that operates an online payment system. The company has a vast network and operates in more than 200 countries that allow online bank transfers. Freelancers from all around the world use the services of Paypal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) to get payments from their clients.
5 – Shopify, Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)
Market Cap – $95.339 Billion
Shopify, Inc. (NYSE:SHOP) is one of the 5 biggest gig economy companies in the world. It is a Canadian multi-national e-commerce company that provides a website-building platform for e-commerce stores. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario.
4 – Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB)
Market Cap – $102.78 Billion
Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) is fourth on our list of the 20 biggest gig economy companies in the world. It operates an online marketplace for short and long-term homestays and experiences. Founded in 2008, Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) acts as a broker and charges a commission for each booking.
3 – Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER)
Market Cap – $155.95 Billion
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is one of the top 3 biggest gig economy companies in the world. It is an American multinational transportation company known primarily for its ride-hailing services. However, more recently, the company is also gaining popularity for its courier and food delivery services. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is headquartered in San Fransisco, California.
2 – Intuit, Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU)
Market Cap – $173.99 Billion
Intuit, Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) is second on our list of the 20 biggest gig economy companies in the world. The company was founded in 1983 and currently has its headquarters in Mountain View, California. It provides financial management and compliance products and services for small businesses and self-employed people. Intuit, Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU)’s tax preparation software helps new gig workers manage their taxes.
1 – Meituan (HKG:3690)
Market Cap – $625.96 Billion
Meituan (HKG:3690) tops our list of the biggest gig economy companies in the world, and that too by a considerable margin. Meituan (HKG:3690) was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. The company connects consumers and merchants in the following segments: food delivery, hotel and travel, and in-store. The in-store, Hotel, and Travel segment lets merchants sell vouchers, coupons, tickets, and reservations on its platform.
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