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Upwards

Upwards

Private
Los Angeles, CaliforniaEnterprise Softwarehttps://upwards.com/

Last Round

Series B

Feb 15, 2024

Total Funding Raised

$49.4M

Company Overview

Upwards is a software company that operates a technology-driven care solutions platform connecting families with caregivers, employers, and government agencies.

Sector

Enterprise Software

Verticals

HR, Vertical SaaS, Workflow Automation, Home & Lifestyle

Business Model

B2B2C

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Government Contracts, Marketplace Commission

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

childcare benefitsemployee benefitschildcare marketplacesubsidy managementcaregiver matchingfamily benefitsHR techchildcare softwarebenefits administrationB2B2Ccare conciergedaycare managementemployer-sponsored carevertical SaaSwork-life benefits

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Helpr
77%

Upwards Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series BFeb 15, 2024
Series AApr 11, 2022
SeedFeb 28, 2020
SeedAug 2, 2018

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Jesse Forrest

Upwards (formerly WeeCare) Co-Founder CTO

Founding Team

Matthew Reilly

Co-Founder & CPO

Founding Team

Sheryl Nabors

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Team

Upwards Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Upwards investors
InvestorRounds
Gopher Asset ManagementSeries A
Equal VenturesSeries A
M13Series B, Series A
Social CapitalSeed
Amplify PartnersSeed
Alpha EdisonSeries B
Fika VenturesSeries B, Series A, Seed

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  • Apr 11, 2022

    $18.1M round led by M13.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Employee Range134
Year Founded2017
Last FundingFeb 15, 2024

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