Upwave
YC S12San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · 50 employees · 4 known investors
Upwave provides brand measurement and advertising research technology for top-of-funnel marketing campaigns, helping brands and agencies validate reach, measure lift, and optimize performance. The platform serves advertisers, agencies, and media companies through data-driven insights and analytics.
Also known as Survata
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S12)
Upwave was founded in 2012 by Chris Kelly.
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Chris KellyinCEO & Founder
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George LondonCTO
Investors · 4
Competitors · 7
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University of British Columbia52 shared keywordsThe University of British Columbia is a public university offering academic programs, research, and campus events across areas such as environmental science, business, music, and agriculture. It serves students, faculty, staff, and the public in British Columbia, Canada.
SurveySparrow52 shared keywordsSurveySparrow is an omnichannel experience management platform built around conversational, chat-style surveys designed to increase response rates. It offers feedback and survey tools for businesses to collect and act on customer and employee feedback.
Gelato51 shared keywordsThe global on-demand print platform
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Upwave do?
- Upwave provides brand measurement and advertising research technology for top-of-funnel marketing campaigns, helping brands and agencies validate reach, measure lift, and optimize performance. The platform serves advertisers, agencies, and media companies through data-driven insights and analytics.
- Who founded Upwave?
- Upwave was founded by Chris Kelly in 2012.
- Who are Upwave's investors?
- Upwave's investors include Conductive Ventures, Ridge Ventures, Uncork Capital, Y Combinator.
- Where is Upwave headquartered?
- Upwave is headquartered in San Francisco, US.