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Upstage secures $72 million in Series B financing for US, Asian expansion

PRIVATEApr 16, 2024

Amount Raised

$72 Million

Round Type

Series B

San JoseInformation TechnologySoftwareinformation technology & services

Investors

SbvaShinhan Venture Investment Co.Korea Development BankKT Corp.SK Networks Co.

Description

Upstage, a South Korean startup, has secured $72 million in Series B financing from investors including SK Networks Co. and KT Corp. The funding will be used to bankroll an expansion in the US, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Quick answer

Upstage raised $72 Million in a Series B round, dated April 16, 2024. Investors: Sbva, Shinhan Venture Investment Co., Korea Development Bank, KT Corp. and SK Networks Co. Upstage is based in San Jose, California, United States.

How much did Upstage raise?
Upstage raised $72 Million in a Series B round on April 16, 2024.
Who invested in Upstage?
Sbva, Shinhan Venture Investment Co., Korea Development Bank, KT Corp. and SK Networks Co. are named as investors in this round.
What does Upstage do?
Upstage is an artificial intelligence startup based in South Korea, focusing on innovation in AI technology for various applications.
Where is Upstage based and how big is it?
Upstage is based in San Jose, California, United States. Fundz records about 190 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Upstage?
Fundz holds 3 contacts at Upstage, including the EVP, Solutions & Delivery. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in information technology & services and Software around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Upstage that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Astronomer raised $3.5M (Seed) on May 31, 2024.
  • Gravity raised $1M (Seed) on May 28, 2024.
  • Health Catalyst raised $2.5M (Seed) on May 24, 2024.
  • CoLab Software raised $21M (Series B) on May 16, 2024.
  • Recall.ai raised $10M (Series A) on May 16, 2024.
  • Intangible Technology raised $300K on May 1, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Upstage

Location

3003 N 1st St

San Jose, California, United States

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Upstage is an artificial intelligence startup based in South Korea, focusing on innovation in AI technology for various applications.

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