Upstage

Upstage began its journey in October 2020 with a clear and ambitious mission: to make artificial intelligence beneficial and accessible for the future of work. Founded by Sung Kim, a former head of Naver's Clova AI and a professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the company started with a vision to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical business applications. What started as a team of passionate AI researchers has rapidly evolved into a global powerhouse in the generative AI landscape.

From its inception, Upstage focused on solving real-world problems, initially targeting the complexities of document processing. Their 'Document AI' solution, powered by advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, quickly gained traction for its ability to transform unstructured data into actionable insights with exceptional accuracy. This early success laid the foundation for their expansion into the realm of Large Language Models (LLMs).

The company's evolution took a significant leap with the development of 'Solar,' their proprietary LLM. Solar gained international recognition for its performance, topping global benchmarks like the Hugging Face Open LLM Leaderboard. This achievement demonstrated Upstage's capability to build world-class AI models that rival those of major tech giants. Today, Upstage operates with a 'remote-first' culture, with hubs in San Jose, Seoul, and Tokyo, reflecting its global ambition. They continue to push the boundaries of AI, empowering enterprises to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and unlock new value through their 'AI for Work' solutions.