Upgrade, Inc.

📍 San Francisco, United States🗓 Founded 2016👥 1,456 employees💰 Last funded Sep 2025
Financial Services🌐 upgrade.com
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Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7.5 million customers access over $42 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $7.3B. We’re consistently recognized for our innovative technology, rapid growth, and inclusive culture. Most recently, we were named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek. Our technology and products have also earned us spots on the Worlds Top 250 Fintech Companies by CNBC, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and Fintech Breakthrough Awards. We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people.
35
Total investors
6
Early stage
13
Mid stage
16
Late stage
2016
Founded

Investors

35 investors
All
Early stage
Mid stage
Late stage
Angel investors· 1
Roberto Charvel
Roberto Charvel
Managing Partner at MatterScale Ventures
Angel Investor
early stage
9 investments
2017
Early stage· 5
Nick Dong
Nick Dong
📍San Francisco | Product Operations at Ascend — Automation from Collection to Close
Investor Operations Analyst
early stage
2 investments
Aug 2018
Raelene Lokhorst
Raelene Lokhorst
Risk Data and Analytics Manager, QuickBooks
Analyst Investor Operations
early stage
2 investments
Dec 2017
Elise Q Huang
Elise Q Huang
Managing Partner at Olive Technology Ventures
early stage
46 investments
Jun 2017
Dennis C.
Dennis C.
Venture Investor & Board Advisor | AI, Blockchain, Consumer, Enterprise and Fintech Applications
early stage
15 investments
2017
Brad Bullington
Brad Bullington
Amper CEO | Enterprise Technology Leader (3x successfully exited CEO) | Venture Capital Investor | Board Member
Investor and Advisor
early stage
5 investments
2016
Mid stage· 13
Justin Ho
Justin Ho
Senior Analyst, Investor Operations at Upgrade, Inc.
Senior Analyst, Investor Operations
mid stage
Oct 2021
RM
Rahul Mehta
Managing Partner at DST Global
mid stage
15 investments
Oct 2021
Nikhil Gupta
Nikhil Gupta
Investor Risk at Upgrade
Sr. Manager, Credit Risk & Investor Analytics
mid stage
Sep 2021
Abhinav Gupta
Abhinav Gupta
founder & investor
mid stage
12 investments
Aug 2021
Jack Brown
Jack Brown
Customer Success at Ascend
Manager, Investor Strategy & Execution
mid stage
2 investments
May 2021
Michael Sokolov
Michael Sokolov
Entrepreneur
mid stage
18 investments
Apr 2021
Alexander Prokhorov
Alexander Prokhorov
Venture Investor & Entrepreneur
Board Observer
mid stage
3 investments
Jan 2021
Max Soloshchanskiy
Max Soloshchanskiy
Fintech and Banking @ BCG | Kellogg MBA | Ex-Yandex
mid stage
7 investments
2021
Nick Dong
Nick Dong
📍San Francisco | Product Operations at Ascend — Automation from Collection to Close
Senior Analyst, Investor Operations
mid stage
2 investments
Jul 2020
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Investor geography3 countries
United States
33
United Kingdom
1
United Arab Emirates
1
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in Upgrade, Inc.?
Upgrade, Inc. has 35 investors on record on gritt.io, including 6 early-stage backers, 13 mid-stage and 16 late-stage investors.
When did Upgrade, Inc. last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Upgrade, Inc. recorded on gritt.io was in September 2025.
When was Upgrade, Inc. founded?
Upgrade, Inc. was founded in 2016.
What industry is Upgrade, Inc. in?
Upgrade, Inc. operates in Financial Services. Find similar Financial Services investors on gritt.io.
Where is Upgrade, Inc. based?
Upgrade, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.