# WayUp

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/wayup

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.wayup.com
- Total disclosed funding: $26M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 23, 2017)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

WayUp, Inc. is a digital platform designed to connect college students and recent graduates with job opportunities, including internships and entry-level positions, facilitating a seamless job search experience.Founded in 2014, WayUp, Inc. operates as a digital job platform that connects job seekers with employment opportunities. Headquartered in New York, US, the company has completed a total of 6 deals. The most recent funding round occurred on March 23, 2017, when WayUp raised USD 18.5 mn in Series B funding led by Trinity Ventures, which included participation from various investors such as Axel Springer Digital Ventures and General Catalyst Partners. The CEO, Andrew Gavrilov, oversees the company's operations.WayUp, Inc. primarily offers a digital platform that connects college students and recent graduates with job opportunities, including internships and entry-level positions. The platform enables users to create personalized profiles that showcase their skills and experiences, allowing employers to discover potential candidates. Core offerings include a job matching service that curates listings based on user interests, helping applicants apply for jobs across various industries. The platform serves a diverse customer base, targeting metropolitan areas in the U.S. with high concentrations of college students.WayUp generates revenue primarily through partnerships with companies looking to recruit talent via its platform. Employers pay for job postings or subscriptions that provide access to a pool of qualified candidates. These partnerships may involve direct-to-consumer models where companies engage with potential hires or B2B arrangements with educational institutions that offer job resources for their students. Pricing plans are based on the duration and scope of the postings or subscriptions selected by employers, potentially including premium job placement services to increase visibility.In March 2017, WayUp, Inc. raised USD 18.5 mn in Series B funding, which will be directed towards expanding its platform and services for recent graduates while continuing to enhance offerings for college students. The company plans to introduce new products aimed at further facilitating job searches and is focusing on expanding its reach across various metropolitan markets in the U.S. to ensure a broad array of opportunities for its users.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 23, 2017, $19M — Index Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, Trinity Ventures, SV Angel, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Axel Springer Digital Ventures, BoxGroup, Connect Ventures, Female Founders Fund, OurCrowd
- Series A, Apr 30, 2015, $7.8M — Index Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, SV Angel, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Slow, BoxGroup
- Seed, Dec 12, 2014 — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series A, Series B
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series A, Series B
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Series A, Series B
- Slow (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/slow) — Series A
- BoxGroup (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boxgroup) — Series A, Series B
- Trinity Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/trinity-ventures) — Series B
- Axel Springer Digital Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/axel-springer-digital-ventures) — Series B
- Connect Ventures — Series B
- Female Founders Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/female-founders-fund) — Series B
- OurCrowd (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ourcrowd) — Series B