Upwork
Upwork connects businesses with human and AI-enabled independent talent, agencies, fractional professionals, and contingent-workforce services.
About
Upwork is a public work marketplace and workforce-solutions company headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Its portfolio connects businesses with freelance, agency, fractional, and payrolled talent through the Upwork Marketplace and supports enterprise contingent-workforce programs through Lifted. Customers in more than 180 countries generated US$4.0 billion in gross services volume on Upwork's platforms in 2025.
Products
Upwork Marketplace, Project Catalog, Business Plus, Enterprise, Lifted contingent-workforce solutions, talent sourcing and matching, contracts and work management, global payments, payroll and compliance services, Uma AI capabilities, Connects, APIs, and workforce analytics.
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Nov 4, 2025
- Aug 8, 2025
- Feb 13, 2025
- Nov 7, 2024
- Aug 7, 2024
- May 2, 2024
Upwork in the news
All news →Upwork posted record Q3 2025 results with revenue of $201.7M (+4% YoY), GAAP net income of $29.3M (+6% YoY), and an all-time-high adjusted EBITDA of $59.6M (30% margin). AI work on the marketplace accelerated—AI-related…
Aug 19, 2025Upwork Inc. Introduces Lifted, a Subsidiary Serving Enterprises with Full Suite of Contingent Workforce SolutionsUpwork Inc. has launched Lifted, a wholly owned subsidiary designed to help enterprises manage the full spectrum of contingent workforce needs, including independent contractors, AOR, EOR, staff augmentation, and SOW…
Aug 8, 2025Upwork Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial ResultsUpwork reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with record revenue of $194.9 million , GAAP net income of $32.7 million , and adjusted EBITDA of $57.1 million , marking a 17% profit margin and a record 29% EBITDA…
Feb 13, 2025Upwork Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial ResultsUpwork reported record-breaking financial results for Q4 2024 and the full year 2024 , achieving all-time highs in revenue ($769.3M, up 12%) , GAAP net income ($215.6M, up 360%) , and adjusted EBITDA ($167.6M, up 129%) .…
Nov 7, 2024Upwork’s Q3 2024 Financial Results: $193.8M Revenue, Record Net Income of $27.8M, and 22% Adjusted EBITDA MarginUpwork reported strong financial performance in Q3 2024, achieving a 10% year-over-year revenue increase, with GAAP net income reaching a record $27.8 million and adjusted EBITDA at $43.2 million. The company raised its…
Aug 7, 2024Upwork Shatters Financial Records with $22.2M Net Income in Q2 2024Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), reported its financial results for Q2 2024, showcasing a robust performance with a record GAAP net income of $22.2 million and a 15% year-over-year revenue growth to $193.1 million. The…
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