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Austin, TX

Scaling a no-fee gig platform that empowers local communities through peer-to-peer task and service fulfillment.

• User growth through community engagement: 8,000 signups in less than a year with minimal marketing.
• Zero platform fees: Runners, customers, and businesses keep 100% of earnings.
• Proven traction: Over $2.5 million in peer-to-peer transactions processed.
• Planned expansion: Rollout to 50+ new cities across Texas by 2025.
• New service tier launch: Runner PRO for skilled, on-demand professional services.

RunnerCity is raising funds to expand its peer-to-peer gig platform that eliminates fees for customers, service providers, and local businesses. Launched in Austin during the onset of the pandemic, RunnerCity was developed as a direct response to widespread economic disruption and has since grown organically, reaching 8,000 users with minimal marketing. The app facilitates a wide range of gig-errand and task services while enabling participants to retain 100% of earnings—setting itself apart from traditional delivery and gig platforms that impose commission-based models. The investment will be used to support expansion into over 50 additional cities in Texas by 2025, the introduction of a new Runner PRO tier for higher-skilled services such as plumbing and electrical work, and further technology enhancements to support scalable operations.

With more than $2.5 million in transactions already facilitated, RunnerCity’s user base continues to grow through daily signups driven by community referrals. The platform’s business model is built on fostering a cooperative, community-first environment that empowers users to connect directly and transact freely. By forgoing fees across the board and supporting local economic resilience, RunnerCity offers an alternative to traditional gig economy platforms, providing equitable opportunities for workers and meaningful value for users and local businesses alike. This fundraising effort supports the next phase of scaling the app, growing the user network, and deepening its social impact through a tech-enabled local services marketplace.

Company Info

RunnerCity is a mobile platform that connects users with local gig workers for various tasks without charging any fees or commissions.

RunnerCity is a mobile platform launched in Austin, Texas, that facilitates peer-to-peer gig services without charging fees or commissions to customers, service providers (Runners), or local businesses. Developed in response to the economic disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, RunnerCity offers users the ability to request a wide range of services, from errands to professional repairs, while supporting local economic recovery. Since launching its MVP in October 2022, the platform has attracted over 8,000 signups and facilitated more than $2.5 million in transactions—all through organic community referrals and minimal marketing spend.

The company emphasizes community empowerment and cooperative gig work, functioning as a fee-free alternative to traditional gig platforms. It plans to roll out its services to over 50 Texas cities by 2025, with new features like Runner PRO to serve higher-level service needs such as electricians and plumbers. Businesses benefit from increased visibility via the app’s community feed, while Runners maintain full earnings and flexibility. With its focus on inclusivity, local empowerment, and social enterprise, RunnerCity aims to reshape how gig work is accessed and delivered.