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Who invested in Upward

One round we have observed, with the 5 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.

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Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$8.1Mraised across 1 round since 2025, from 1 source

Latest round
Venture, $8.1MJul 2025
Investors
5
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The rounds

  1. Jul 2025

Everyone who backed them

Google for StartupsAccelerator1round
Salesforce VenturesCorporate VC1round
SMBC Venture CapitalInvestment bank1round
DNX VenturesVC firm1round

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Quick answers about Upward

Who invested in Upward?

Upward's investors include Google for Startups, Salesforce Ventures, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, SMBC Venture Capital and DNX Ventures.

How much has Upward raised?

Upward has raised $8.1M across 1 round since 2025.

When did Upward last raise?

Upward's most recent round was a Venture of $8.1M in Jul 2025.

What was Upward's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $8.1M in Jul 2025, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Upward first?

Upward's first round on record, in Jul 2025, was backed by Google for Startups, Salesforce Ventures and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and 2 others.

What stage is Upward at?

Upward's latest named round is a Venture, in Jul 2025.

Where is Upward based?

Upward is based in Japan.

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