Upwork

About Upwork

Upwork Inc. operates a global online work marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals and agencies across a wide range of categories, including administrative support, sales and marketing, design and creative, customer service, and web, mobile, and software development. The platform enables clients to source, hire, and collaborate with talent remotely, offering functionalities such as communication, collaboration, invoicing, and payment protection. Upwork's offerings include Upwork Payroll, enterprise, managed, and escrow services. The company was formerly known as Elance-oDesk, Inc. and changed its name to Upwork Inc. in 2015. Incorporated in 2013, Upwork is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and serves customers worldwide.