Upwork

📍 San Francisco, United States🗓 Founded 2015👥 176,451 employees💰 Last funded Jun 2026
Upwork is the world’s work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent from across the globe. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. Our talent community on Upwork encompasses more than 10,000 skills in categories including website & app development, creative & design, customer support, finance & accounting, consulting, and operations.
12
Total investors
6
Early stage
3
Mid stage
2
Late stage
2015
Founded

Investors

12 investors
All
Early stage
Mid stage
Late stage
Investor geography4 countries
United States
7
United Kingdom
1
Pakistan
1
Bangladesh
1
Investor activity2004–2026 · investors recorded per year
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Recent (last 2y)Earlier
Frequently asked questions
Who invested in Upwork?
Upwork has 12 investors on record on gritt.io, including 6 early-stage backers, 3 mid-stage and 2 late-stage investors.
When did Upwork last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Upwork recorded on gritt.io was in June 2026.
When was Upwork founded?
Upwork was founded in 2015.
What industry is Upwork in?
Upwork operates in Software Development. Find similar Software Development investors on gritt.io.
Where is Upwork based?
Upwork is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.