Startup profile for Proven.com: what they do, why they are interesting, stage (acquired), industries, and links to our funding articles. Part of the Venture Capital Tracker startup directory.

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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

Investors in our directory

Funds linked from Proven.com's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.

Industries

Generalist Technology

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Related funding articles

Venture Capital Tracker pieces that cover Proven.com's financing or category context.

Last updated: 2026-07-24