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Upwork

Freelance talent marketplace

upwork.com

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded year: 2015
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 500–200,000
Industry: Employment Services

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Latest news about Upwork

In short: Upwork reported Q2 2026 results and a 19.8% take rate while facing board shake-up pressure from activist investor Engine Capital.

Company announcements

Yesterday Upwork

Upwork AI tool Uma named finalist for award

The Mindful AI product receives recognition as a finalist for Best Agentic AI Tool in the 2026 Digiday Technology Awards.

September 15 Upwork

Upwork highlights AI automation and video hiring trends in August

Client searches focus on workflow automation experts and creative professionals for AI-generated content, while demand for general tech skills declines.

June 5 Upwork

Upwork adds directors to strengthen financial and operational expertise

Claire Bramley and David Lissy join the board following an annual meeting, replacing outgoing members Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri and Leela Srinivasan.

4 December 2025 Upwork

The Upwork Foundation announces 2025 grants to nine nonprofits

Upwork allocates $800k to support human-centric skills like empathy and leadership for marginalized communities across five continents.

Media coverage

September 15 Being Guru

Upwork's Take Rate Hit 19.8%: What That Number Means for Your Earnings

Upwork's take rate hit 19.8% in Q2 2026. Here is what that company level number includes, how it differs from your service fee, and what...

August 18 The Globe and Mail

Upwork Earnings Call: Profit Strength Amid AI Headwinds

Upwork Inc () has held its Q2 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of the call. Summer Sale - Claim 70% Off TipRanks...

August 10 Financial Times

Upwork Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. "In the second...

June 2 The Globe and Mail

Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK) Reports Q1 CY2026 In Line With Expectations But Stock Drops 19.3%

Online work marketplace Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK) met Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2026, with sales up 1.4% year on year to $195.5 million. On the...

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