Tech Company Financing Transactions

Upwards Funding Round

On 2/15/2024, Upwards secured $21 million in Series B funding from Alpha Edison, Fika Ventures and M13.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
2/15/2024
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$21,000,000
Round
Series B
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its expansion and improve the customer experience for families, caregivers, and new and existing employer and government partners alike.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
4223 Glencoe Ave B117
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
USA
Email Address
Overview
Upwards is the largest childcare network in the United States, committed to providing families with access to quality, affordable care. We understand that finding and securing childcare can be a challenge. That's why we offer a range of ways to help families navigate the process, including connecting them with trusted providers through our technology-based marketplace and partnering with government entities to improve access to sponsored care.
Profile
Upwards LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Upwards Company Twitter Account
Company News
Upwards News
Facebook
Upwards on Facebook
YouTube
Upwards on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jessica Chang
  Jessica Chang LinkedIn Profile  Jessica Chang Twitter Account  Jessica Chang News  Jessica Chang on Facebook
Chief Marketing Officer
Matt Reilly
  Matt Reilly LinkedIn Profile  Matt Reilly Twitter Account  Matt Reilly News  Matt Reilly on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Jesse Forrest
  Jesse Forrest LinkedIn Profile  Jesse Forrest Twitter Account  Jesse Forrest News  Jesse Forrest on Facebook


 

 

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