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Who invested in Upwave

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

$14Mraised across 1 round since 2018, from 1 source

Latest round
Series B, $14MJul 2018
Investors
5
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The rounds

  1. Jul 2018

Everyone who backed them

Y CombinatorAccelerator1round
Uncork CapitalVC firm1round
Initialized CapitalVC firm1round
Ridge VenturesVC firm1round
Industry VenturesVC firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

This firm lists Upwave 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.

VitalizeVCVC firmPer its own site

Quick answers about Upwave

Who invested in Upwave?

Upwave's investors include Y Combinator, Uncork Capital, Initialized Capital, Ridge Ventures and Industry Ventures.

How much has Upwave raised?

Upwave has raised $14M across 1 round since 2018.

When did Upwave last raise?

Upwave's most recent round was a Series B of $14M in Jul 2018.

What was Upwave's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $14M in Jul 2018, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Upwave first?

Upwave's first round on record, in Jul 2018, was backed by Y Combinator, Uncork Capital and Initialized Capital and 2 others.

What stage is Upwave at?

Upwave's latest named round is a Series B, in Jul 2018.

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