Upland

Upland, inspired by the classic game “Monopoly,” officially opened its platform to the global public in 2020, with a visionary mission: to establish the world’s most expansive digital open economy. This goal is grounded in fostering a robust ecosystem that encompasses players, creators, entrepreneurs, developers, and renowned brands. Upland has successfully cultivated a vibrant and highly engaged community where individuals come together not just for entertainment but also to socialize, innovate, and generate real economic value.

The Upland platform is rich in diversity, offering a wide spectrum of activities ranging from virtual property trading and world-building to collecting unique digital assets, participating in exhilarating competitions like car racing, and hanging out with friends in immersive cafes. It empowers metaverse entrepreneurs to operate their own storefronts, contributing to a flourishing economy. This economy is underpinned by UPX, Upland’s native digital currency, which facilitates transactions, and Spark, a utility token that drives value creation across the community. Upland’s commitment to inclusivity and innovation is evident through its open APIs, which have attracted 3rd party developers and led to strategic partnerships with prominent brands, including the NFL Player Association, FIFA, UNICEF, and others.

Upland ensures maximum accessibility by being available on the web, as well as on major mobile platforms (App Store and Google Play). The user onboarding process is streamlined with blockchain obfuscation, allowing easy web2 sign-in. Upland supports various payment options, including PayPal, Credit Cards, Cryptocurrency, and in-app purchases, catering to a global audience. Users have the flexibility to monetize their experience by trading NFTs with other players, receiving real US dollars or UPX in return.

Upland headquartered in United States, North America, operates in the Social Media, Metaverse, Web3, Gaming, Blockchain, Virtual Goods sector. The company focuses on Social Media and has secured $2.6B in funding across 96 round(s). With a team of 51-100 employees, Upland is actively contributing to advancements in Social Media. Their latest funding round, Series A - Upland, raised $7.0M. Discover more about their projects, partnerships, and impact on our platform.