Upworthy
| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
Type of site | News and entertainment |
| Available in | English |
| Founded | March 14, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Owner | Good Worldwide |
| Founder(s) | Eli Pariser and Peter Koechley |
| Editor | Eric Pfeiffer (Editor-in-chief) |
| CEO | Max Schorr |
| URL | upworthy |
| Current status | Active |
Upworthy is a media brand that focuses on positive storytelling.
It was started in March 2012 by Eli Pariser, the former executive director of MoveOn, and Peter Koechley, the former managing editor of The Onion. One of Facebook's co-founders, Chris Hughes, was an early investor. In 2017, the company was acquired by Good Worldwide. Between the two platforms, they reach 100 million people a month.