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WayUp is a YC Winter 2015 (W15) company. Based in New York, NY, USA. Team of 50.

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About WayUp

GPAgent's own fund-neutral profile, written from public information. Updated Oct 4, 2026.

Summary

WayUp connects employers with college students and recent graduates looking for internships and full-time jobs. Employers post roles and source candidates through the platform, replacing traditional on-campus recruiting and generalist job boards. Students upload a resume to get a matched profile and browse open roles from companies actively hiring early-career talent.

Business model

Paid employer plans for access to sourcing, screening, analytics, and branding tools

Go-to-market

Employers subscribe through plans sold to recruiting and HR teams; students join self-serve by uploading a resume and are matched to roles immediately.

From the Y Combinator listing

How WayUp describes itself in Y Combinator's public directory. Original listing (opens in a new tab)

Marketplace for employers to recruit college students and recent grads

WayUp is the #1 way to hire the right students and recent grads. We are the leading digital solution for employers to reach, engage, and recruit students and recent grads for internships and jobs. Find out more information at: http://www.wayup.com

Facts

Industry
Consumer / Consumer -> Job and Career Services
Location
New York, NY, USA
Team size
50
Status
Acquired
Stage
Growth

Founders (2)

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