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Proven.com
Mobile hiring app for small businesses — acquired by Upward in 2019.
Stage
acquired
Status
acquired
Coverage
full
Why Proven.com is interesting
Early a16z consumer bet on mobile job applications; Greylock in syndicate before acquisition.
Key facts
- a16z portfolio status: Active
- Seed (2013): $1M led by a16z; Greylock, Kapor, Founder Collective participated (FinSMEs)
- Acquired by Upward.net (2019) — mobile-first small-business hiring app
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Industries
Generalist Technology
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Related funding articles
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Last updated: 2026-07-24