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Who invested in Upgraded

One round we have observed, with the 2 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

E-commerce

Y Combinator: S16

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$750Kraised across 1 round since 2021, from 1 source

Latest round
Debt, $750KSept 2021
Investors
2
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The rounds

  1. Sept 2021
    Debt$750K

    Source recorded

Founders and team

From Upgraded's own website: 1 founder, 4 on the team.

John Erik MetcalfCo-founder & CEO
  • Ziad SawalhaChief Builder/RBI
  • Ben StevensonHead of Growth
  • Dante JaquezHead of Ops
  • Paula de Vega GarciaProduct Manager

Everyone who backed them

Y CombinatorAccelerator1round
Liquid 2 VenturesVC firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

This firm lists Upgraded as a portfolio company on their own website, but no report of a round names it. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

MobiInvestment firmPer its own site

Quick answers about Upgraded

Who invested in Upgraded?

Upgraded's investors include Y Combinator and Liquid 2 Ventures.

How much has Upgraded raised?

Upgraded has raised $750K across 1 round since 2021.

When did Upgraded last raise?

Upgraded's most recent round was a Debt of $750K in Sept 2021.

What was Upgraded's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $750K in Sept 2021, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Upgraded first?

Upgraded's first round on record, in Sept 2021, was backed by Y Combinator and Liquid 2 Ventures.

What stage is Upgraded at?

Upgraded's latest named round is a Debt, in Sept 2021.

Where is Upgraded based?

Upgraded is based in the United States.

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