2024 Revenue
$20.7M
Customers
1M
Funding
$53.4M
YOY
79.2%
Avg ACV
$21
Team
267
Founded
2012
How UpGuard CEO Alan Sharp-Paul grew to $20.7M revenue and 1M customers in 2024.
Provider of a digital resilience platform designed to validate compliance and security. The company's platform combines asset discovery, security ratings and vendor questionnaires for the only complete cyber risk programming, enabling clients to get assured cyber security.
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UpGuard Revenue
In 2024, UpGuard's revenue reached $20.7M. The company previously reported $11.5M in 2023. Since its launch in 2012, UpGuard has shown consistent revenue growth.
| Year | Milestone | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UpGuard Hit $20.7m revenue in October 2024 | |
| 2023 | UpGuard Hit $11.5m revenue in December 2023 | |
| 2021 | UpGuard Hit $4.5m revenue in April 2021 | |
| 2012 | Launched with $0 revenue |
UpGuard Valuation, Funding Rounds
UpGuard has not publicly disclosed its valuation. The company has raised $53.4M in total funding to date.
UpGuard has raised $53.4M in total funding across 5 rounds, with its most recent round in 2016.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Funding round | $17M | - | - | |
| 2016 | Funding round | $1.5M | - | - | |
| 2014 | Funding round | $8.7M | - | - | |
| 2012 | Funding round | $1.2M | - | - | |
| 2012 | Funding round | $25M | - | - |
Founder / CEO
Q&A
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Customers
UpGuard serves 1M customers.
UpGuard Employees & Team Size
UpGuard employs approximately 267 people as of 2026, up from 193 in 2023, including 1 sales reps that carry a quota. It serves 1M customers that rely on its solutions.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Reached 267 employees (December 2024) |
| 2024 | Reached 262 employees (October 2024) |
| 2023 | Reached 193 employees (December 2023) |
| 2022 | Reached 127 employees (December 2022) |
| 2021 | Reached 90 employees (December 2021) |
| 2021 | Reached 76 employees (April 2021) |
Frequently Asked Questions about UpGuard
What is UpGuard's revenue?
UpGuard generates an estimated $20.7M in annual revenue.
Who founded UpGuard?
UpGuard was founded by Alan Sharp-Paul.
Who is the CEO of UpGuard?
The CEO of UpGuard is Alan Sharp-Paul.
How much funding does UpGuard have?
UpGuard raised $53.4M across 5 rounds.
How many employees does UpGuard have?
UpGuard has 267 employees.
Where is UpGuard headquarters?
UpGuard is headquartered in Mountain View, California, United States.
Compare UpGuard to the industry
UpGuard operates across multiple industries. Browse revenue, funding, and growth data for UpGuard in each sector below.
Data and Sources
All figures on this page are taken directly from interviews or are estimates from public sources and proprietary models. Not financial advice. Read full disclaimer.
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