GupShup Stock for Accredited Investors

AI / Machine Learning
By UpMarket Research  |  Last updated: September 2026
Founded 2004 HQ San Francisco, US

Gupshup is a conversational AI and messaging platform for business communication and customer engagement. It offers chatbot, voice, video, and messaging tools used across sectors such as fintech, healthcare, retail, and media. In July 2021, GupShup raised $240 million in its Series F at a $1.4 billion post-money valuation, led by Fidelity, Tiger Global, Malabar Investments, White Oak and Harbor Spring Capital (TechCrunch and Business Standard).

Access to pre-IPO shares is available to accredited investors through UpMarket.

Last Reported Valuation
$1.4B
Series F, 07/28/21, TechCrunch and Business Standard
UpMarket Estimate
$1.4B
Based on UpMarket valuation model
Previous Round Valuation
$1.4B
Series F, Apr 2021

How to Invest in GupShup Through UpMarket

GupShup shares are not on public exchanges. UpMarket provides accredited investors access through secondary market transactions.

Step 01

Verify accredited investor status

Confirm eligibility under SEC Rule 501 of Regulation D. Income or net worth threshold applies.

Step 02

Create an UpMarket account

Complete KYC/AML onboarding. Typically 1–2 business days. Licensed rep assigned on signup.

Step 03

Review available GupShup offerings

Full offering memoranda and risk disclosures provided before any commitment is required.

Step 04

Complete subscription documents

Review and sign subscription agreement. All documents handled digitally through the platform.

Step 05

Fund your investment

Wire transfer or ACH. $50K minimum. Funds held in custodial account until close.

Pre-IPO investments are illiquid, speculative, and involve risk of total loss of capital.

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Valuation Growth Over Time

Post-money valuation by round
Previous rounds Most recent
DateRoundAmount raisedValuation
Jul 2021 Series F $240M $1.4B
Apr 2021 Series F $1.4B

GupShup's most recent reported round is its Series F, announced July 28, 2021. It raised $240 million at a reported post-money valuation of $1.4 billion, led by Fidelity, Tiger Global, Malabar Investments and White Oak. Source: TechCrunch and Business Standard. Data as of September 27, 2026.

Why Investors Are Watching GupShup

Growth Signal

GupShup raised over $60M in mixed equity-debt round

GupShup raised over $60 million in a July 2025 financing round that combined equity and debt. The round was led by Globespan Capital Partners and EvolutionX Debt Capital, signaling continued capital support for expansion.

Market Opportunity

Founded in 2004, GupShup targets business messaging automation

Founded in 2004, GupShup is a conversational platform built to automate business conversations. Inc42 says the company has raised $2.38 billion+ from 16 investors, indicating sustained investor interest in the category.

Product Milestone

GupShup positions its platform for private and public messaging

EquityZen describes GupShup as a conversational messaging platform that helps users communicate and share short messages privately and publicly. The same profile says the product is designed to automate business conversations, supporting enterprise use cases.

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GupShup Leadership Team

Beerud Sheth
CEO
Ravi Sundararajan
COO
Amit Shrivastav
CFO

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GupShup Stock FAQ

No. As of March 2026, GupShup is a private company and does not trade on any public stock exchange. Accredited investors can access GupShup shares through UpMarket, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer that specializes in pre-IPO investments.

GupShup does not have a public stock price because it is privately held. The most recent known share price comes from its last funding round. Pre-IPO share prices on the secondary market may differ from the last round price depending on supply, demand, and market conditions.

Yes. Accredited investors can indicate interest in GupShup shares through UpMarket by filling out the form on this page or creating an account at upmarket.co. All pre-IPO offerings are subject to availability and require a $50,000 minimum investment. UpMarket is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and has brokered alternative investments since 2019.

Pre-IPO investments carry significant risks. GupShup shares are illiquid, meaning there is no public market to sell them quickly. There is no guaranteed exit timeline or return. The investment is speculative in nature, and investors should be prepared for the possibility of total loss. Valuations of private companies can fluctuate substantially between funding rounds. Investors should consult their financial advisor and review all offering documents before investing.

In a pre-IPO transaction, accredited investors purchase shares from existing shareholders (such as employees, early investors, or other holders) through secondary market platforms. The company itself does not issue new shares in these transactions. UpMarket facilitates these trades as a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, handling compliance, documentation, and settlement on behalf of both parties.

There are two primary exit paths for pre-IPO holdings: selling your shares on the secondary market to another buyer, or holding until the company completes an IPO or is acquired. Both paths are subject to transfer restrictions, company approval (right of first refusal), and market conditions. The timing of any exit is unpredictable, and investors should plan for a multi-year holding period.

The minimum investment for most pre-IPO offerings on UpMarket is $50,000. This amount may vary depending on the specific offering and share availability. There are no fees to create an UpMarket account or browse available investments. Investors only pay transaction-related fees when they complete an investment.

UpMarket's valuation estimate of $1.4B is derived from a proprietary model that incorporates multiple data sources: funding round data (Caplight), revenue estimates (Sacra), secondary market pricing, and public company comparables. The model applies a private company discount to the public comp multiple to account for illiquidity and information asymmetry. This estimate is not investment advice and may differ substantially from the price at which shares actually trade.

GupShup was valued at $1.4B in its July 2021 Series F. Accredited investors can request GupShup access through UpMarket.

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