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Upland

NASDAQ: UPLD

Austin, US · Founded 2010 · 7 known investors

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Upland Software is an enterprise software company integrating artificial intelligence into its product portfolio and internal operations. The company develops AI-powered solutions including an AI enablement platform and partnerships with major cloud providers like Salesforce, Microsoft, and IBM.

Founders & leadership

Upland was founded in 2010 by S. Christopher Ney and John T. McDonald.

SC
S. Christopher NeyCo-founder
JT
John T. McDonaldCo-founder
MH
Michael HillExecutive
SNSean Nathaniel
Sean NathanielChief Executive Officer and PresidentHe previously served as President and CEO of DryvIQ, where he focused on AI readiness solutions, and as Chief Operating Officer at CS Disco, which he helped scale through its IPO; he holds an Executive MBA from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a degree in Management Information Systems from Northwestern College.
JSJennifer Simon
Jennifer SimonChief Financial OfficerShe has worked in public accounting, audit, and startup controllership, with expertise in financial analytics and business operations.
DDDan Doman
Dan DomanChief Product Officer
RRRick Rinewalt
Rick RinewaltChief Technology Officer
AWAustin Woody
Austin WoodyChief Strategy Officer and General ManagerAustin Woody is Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager at Upland Software, where he oversees a portfolio of vertical software products and leads organizational strategy around decentralized product leadership.
RD
Rochelle DelleyChief Security OfficerRochelle Delley is Chief Security Officer at Upland Software, where she oversees security and regulatory compliance for the company's enterprise work management platform and data systems. She manages the company's information security and compliance program and advises senior leadership on technical, legal, and regulatory developments affecting security and business continuity.
SFShawn Freligh
Shawn FrelighSVP and General ManagerShawn Freligh is Senior Vice President and General Manager at Upland Software, where he leads the company's content lifecycle automation initiatives. He holds undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Sociology, plus a master's degree in Information Technology with studies in artificial intelligence, and brings over 25 years of experience in document intelligence and enterprise software development.
JVJen Verzal
Jen VerzalSVP, Human ResourcesJen Verzal is SVP of Human Resources at Upland Software, an enterprise work management platform. She brings over 20 years of HR experience from roles at technology companies including Blackbaud, Convio, and BMC Software.
SWShawna Weaver
Shawna WeaverSVP and General ManagerShawna Weaver is Senior Vice President and General Manager at Upland Software, an enterprise software company developing AI-powered solutions in partnership with cloud providers including Salesforce, Microsoft, and IBM. She has held multiple executive leadership roles with experience in SaaS operations and team management.

Investors · 7

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$19.8M disclosed across 1 of 5 rounds · 1900–2023

  • Undisclosed amountSeries A Funding ExtensionOct 2023
    Source ↗
▶$19.8MraisedJan 2014 · 29 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • S. Christopher NeyExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • John T. McDonaldExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • John ThorntonDirector
  • Michael HillExecutive Officer
  • Steve SarracinoDirector
Offering amount
$19.8M
Amount sold
$19.8M
First sale
Dec 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$172Mvaluation at IPONov 2014 · $12.00/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
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Frequently asked questions

What does Upland do?
Upland Software is an enterprise software company integrating artificial intelligence into its product portfolio and internal operations. The company develops AI-powered solutions including an AI enablement platform and partnerships with major cloud providers like Salesforce, Microsoft, and IBM.
Who founded Upland?
Upland was founded by S. Christopher Ney, John T. McDonald in 2010.
Who are Upland's investors?
Upland's investors include Activant Capital, Bantam Group, Eniac Ventures, HGGC, Progress Ventures, Raptor Group, SaaS Capital.
How much funding has Upland raised?
Upland has disclosed $19.8M raised across 1 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Upland headquartered?
Upland is headquartered in Austin, US.