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Chris Kelly net worth

Chris Kelly Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · CEO at Upwave · YC S12
est. wealth $13.44M

Quick answer

Chris Kelly's estimated net worth is $13.44M (range $9.41M – $20.16M) as of 2026. Chris Kelly is CEO at Upwave. Upwave valuation.

Chris Kelly is CEO at Upwave (YC S12). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameChris Kelly
RoleCEO
CompanyUpwave
YC batchS12
Est. company val$80.0M
Assumed ownership16.8%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$13.44M
$9.41M – $20.16M
  • Company status: Active
  • Education: Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley; Master's degree from Stanford University.
  • Region: United States of America
  • Industries: B2B, Operations
  • Team size: 50
  • Website: http://www.upwave.com

Who is Chris Kelly?

Chris Kelly is a co-founder of Upwave, a company that surfaced from Y Combinator's Summer 2012 batch.

Highlights:

  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Stanford University
  • Y Combinator S12

About Upwave

Upwave is the #1 marketing analytics platform for the world's biggest brand marketers.

Upwave's software shows marketers the impact and effectiveness of their brand investments. We use data science and machine learning to answer an age-old question: does brand advertising work?

Upwave's enterprise platform is used by the blue-chip marketers like Unilever, Clorox, Verizon, American Express, T-Mobile, Corona,...

FAQ: Chris Kelly net worth and Upwave valuation

What is Chris Kelly's net worth?

Chris Kelly's estimated net worth is $13.44M (range $9.41M – $20.16M) as of 2026. Chris Kelly is CEO at Upwave. Entrepreneurial Check publishes an independent model-based estimate from public company and role data. Not verified net worth, and Entrepreneurial Check is not affiliated with Y Combinator or the profiled companies.

What is Upwave valuation?

Upwave's estimated valuation on Entrepreneurial Check is $80.0M. That valuation, or a disclosed round when one is public, is the source for the paper-wealth estimate. Independent model output — not a verified appraisal or official mark.

What is Chris Kelly's role?

Chris Kelly is CEO at Upwave, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch S12).