Upworthy

Acquired

Making connection feel meaningful again

Los Angeles, United States · Founded 2012 · $8.0M raised

Employees
11–50
Founded
2012
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$8.0M
Last Round
$8.0M Series ASep 2013
Rounds
2
Acquisition Date
Jan 2017

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Summary

Upworthy is a Media company based in Los Angeles, United States, founded in 2012. It has raised $8.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $8.0M Series A round in Sep 2013. Investors include GOOD Worldwide, Spark Capital and New Enterprise Associates.

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionJan 2017

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Funding: Seed through Series A. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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