Upwards
Upwards is an edtech company in Los Angeles, United States, founded in 2017. It has raised $5.0M across 2 rounds, most recently a $5.0M Series A in September 2018.
We're solving family care for good.
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California
- Employees
- 51–200
- Founded
- 2017
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- upwards.com
- Total Funding
- $5.0M
- Last Round
- $5.0M Series ASep 2018
- Rounds
- 2
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About
Upwards is a technology-driven childcare solutions company operating the largest childcare network in the United States, connecting families with vetted caregivers including daycares, nannies, and babysitters. The platform also partners with employers and government agencies to provide sponsored childcare benefits, helping organizations attract and retain working parents. Founded in 2017 by Jessica Chang after her own experience with the lack of affordable childcare, Upwards has grown into a nationwide movement supporting over 3 million families, caregivers, employers, and communities to make quality care accessible and affordable for all.
Summary
It lists 51–200 employees. It has raised $5.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $5.0M Series A round in Sep 2018. Investors include Shunwei Capital, India Quotient and Mayfield Fund.
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Funding History
Sep 2018
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Funding: Seed through Series A. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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