Upwork
Upwork connects businesses with human and AI-enabled independent talent, agencies, fractional professionals, and contingent-workforce services.
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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.
Leadership
founders · executives- Beerud ShethFounder
- Odysseas TsatalosFounder
- Srini AnumoluFounder
- Stratis KaramanlakisFounder
- Hayden BrownPresident & CEO
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 has announced it will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on November 2, 2026, after market close. No financial data or platform developments were disclosed in the announcement.
Oct 13, 2026Upwork to Report Third Quarter Financial Results on November 2, 2026Upwork has scheduled its Q3 2026 earnings release for November 2, 2026, after market close, according to the company. The announcement sets a date.
Nov 4, 2025Upwork Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial ResultsUpwork 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%) .…
Reports & research
All reports →Upwork — frequently asked questions
What does Upwork do?
Upwork connects businesses with human and AI-enabled independent talent, agencies, fractional professionals, and contingent-workforce services.
Where is Upwork headquartered?
Upwork is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Upwork founded?
Upwork was founded in 2015.
Who founded Upwork?
Upwork was founded by Odysseas Tsatalos, Stratis Karamanlakis, Beerud Sheth, Srini Anumolu.
Who is the CEO of Upwork?
Hayden Brown leads Upwork as CEO.
Is Upwork publicly traded?
Yes — Upwork is publicly listed (UPWK).
How many employees does Upwork have?
Upwork has 501-1000 employees.
What kind of HR technology is Upwork?
Upwork is categorized under Job Board on DHRMap.
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