About Upstack

Elevating Tech Investment for Modern Businesses

We empower businesses of all sizes with enterprise-grade technology and execution services to make it easier to optimize the value of business-critical technology investments.

60+

Fortune 1,000 Customers

choose UPSTACK for mission critical technology deployments

82

Customer Net Promoter Score

leading our category in optimal business outcomes for our customers

220

UPSTACKers

dedicated to the success of over 1,000 customers

Our Vision

Great Workplaces Start with Great People

We come together with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds and experiences coupled with a powerful drive to make a difference for our clients, in our industry, our team, and ourselves. Our unique approach is formed by our collective ability to overcome obstacles, design better solutions, share our knowledge, and grow our business. At UPSTACK, we innovate and elevate not only our solutions but our people too.

You’ll find our team members collaborating at HQ in New York, in office spaces across the country, and home offices around the world. What truly connects us, the UPSTACK family, is our culture and core values that serve as a guiding light for how we work, how we live, how we grow, and how we aspire to empower the world to create a connected future.

“Thank you to our customers for the trust you continue to put in the UPSTACK team who have committed their professional lives to aid in your success.”

Christopher Trapp
Founder & CEO

Our Leadership

  • Christopher Trapp
    Founder & CEO
    Chris sets and executes the strategic vision for UPSTACK. Chris has over 15 years’ experience in the internet infrastructure sector.

  • Benjamin Smoot
    Chief Operating Officer
    Ben oversees day-to-day operations and leads Product and Technology at UPSTACK.

  • Andrew Reiben
    Chief Financial Officer
    In his role as CFO, Andrew brings over 30 years of experience leading financial strategy in high-growth businesses.

  • Anjana Sivakumar
    Chief People Officer
    As UPSTACK’s people leader, Anjana owns the strategy to scale performance and culture.

  • Darren Jones
    EVP, Strategic Account Advisory
    Darren shapes and executes the strategic vision for UPSTACK’s largest and most complex customer relationships.

  • J.R. Vernick
    EVP, Advisory Services & CX
    An industry veteran, J.R. leads Advisory Services and Customer Experience at UPSTACK.

  • Charlie Day
    SVP, Advisory Services
    As the head of Sales and Advisory Services at UPSTACK, Charlie and team align technology solutions to customer goals.

  • Anders Farrugia
    SVP, Product & Technology
    Anders leads Product and Technology at UPSTACK, driving innovation in how customers and solution providers collaborate.

  • Ryan Chorazy
    SVP, Corporate Development
    Ryan leads Corporate Development at UPSTACK, overseeing M&A and strategic partnerships.

  • Alex Cole
    SVP, Marketing
    Alex leads Marketing at UPSTACK, driving awareness and demand for the UPSTACK Platform.

Our Story

Dedicated to Our Customer’s Success

What began as a smarter way to buy digital infrastructure has evolved into the industry’s only full-service technology brokerage. UPSTACK has redefined how businesses source, deploy, and manage technology by combining expert insights with powerful execution and support resources. Unlike traditional consultants, UPSTACK is funded by vendor-paid fees—so there’s no added cost to customers. This model removes bias, ensuring truly impartial guidance across every technology solution and provider in the market.

Timeline

2018

January

UPSTACK launches the first global data center colocation marketplace.

2019

March

UPSTACK launches the industry’s first data center CPQ and cost normalization solution.

2020

February

The Colocation Marketplace moves “up the stack,” introducing functionality to include network and telecom features.

August

UPSTACK secures $45M in growth financing from Metropolitan Partners Group.

2021

April

UPSTACK secures an $85M minority growth equity investment from Berkshire Partners.

November

UPSTACK secures an additional $200M in financing from Morgan Stanley and MidCap Financial to fuel additional industry-leading acquisitions.

2022

June

UPSTACK is named the only technology brokerage to achieve its mark on the CRN Solution Provider 500.

2024

August

UPSTACK is recognized as the fastest-growing technology advisory firm in the U.S., with a 478% 3-year CAGR.

December

UPSTACK continues to improve its category-leading Customer Net Promoter Score to 78.

Spotlight

Kelly Wood

Enterprise Customer Success Manager
“What I like most about UPSTACK is being a part of a team of top industry professionals who all come together for the good of our customers.”