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0001627475
UPWORK INC
001-38678
441 Logue Avenue
Mountain View
CA
94043
6503167500
OLIVIER MARIE
Officer
Common
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1 New York Plaza
38th Fl.
New York
NY
10004
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137392520
02/22/2024
NASDAQ
Common
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Restricted Stock Units
Issuer
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441 Logue Avenue
Mountain View
CA
94043
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441 Logue Avenue
Mountain View
CA
94043
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441 Logue Avenue
Mountain View
CA
94043
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