# Upkey: E-learning, Chicago, United States

> Upkey: Upkey is a career readiness platform based in Chicago, founded in 2016. Based in Chicago, United States. Founded 2016.

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# Upkey

Upkey is a career readiness platform based in Chicago, founded in 2016.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

E-learning Chicago, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2016 10 years old
- **Team:** 51 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $3.0M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Feb 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Upkey

Upkey is a career readiness platform based in Chicago, founded in 2016.

It provides remote tools designed to connect students, universities, and companies, helping to bridge the gap between education and the professional world. The platform features a variety of resources, including resume builders, personal branding services, virtual internships, and gamified career creation courses. These tools aim to equip high school and university students with essential professional skills. The mission of Upkey is to empower underserved and early-career job seekers by providing equal opportunities in competitive job markets. The platform serves a diverse audience, including approximately 100,000 students across 70 countries, and partners with universities like Purdue University and the University of Central Florida. Upkey also connects companies, particularly in tech, with high-quality candidates through its innovative tools and personalized career mapping features.

## What company datasets say Upkey raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$3.0M** in dollars

Rounds **2**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$2.6M**

Last round date **Feb 2021**

Investors listed **7**

SEC Form D **$2.6M sold, 1 filing, last Feb 2021**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 1 on the team.

- **Amir Badr** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Charles Plauche* *Parham Parastaran*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

career development enterprises personal branding education information technology & services resume writing enterprise software information technology b2c saas internships workforce development technology software diversity professional development

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** E-learning
- **Industry code:** NAICS 611430
- **Region:** Illinois
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/upkey)

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