Uplift
Latest round
- Series C
Last raised
- Dec 2018
Total raised
- $120M
Investors
- 10
About Uplift
Uplift, Inc.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Uplift, Inc. operates as a financial technology company that facilitates consumer purchases through installment payment options. The company underwent a significant change in ownership in July 2023, when it was acquired by Upgrade, Inc. for USD 100 mn. The founders of Uplift include Ariana Pan, Brian Barth, Raghavv Sharrma, and Stewart Kelly, with Brian Barth and Raghavv Sharrma currently serving as co-CEOs.Uplift offers a "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) financial service primarily aimed at consumers looking to finance their purchases through manageable monthly payments. Their core product allows customers to spread the cost of purchases over fixed monthly installments without incurring late fees or pre-payment penalties. Uplift's services cater to consumers in the travel, retail, and hospitality sectors, providing an easy application process that enables users to select payment plans that align with their budget. When a consumer selects Uplift at checkout, the company facilitates the transaction, allowing the consumer to pay for their purchase in installments. Revenue streams include fees from partnering merchants for utilizing Uplift's service and interest from consumers' monthly payments based on their credit profiles.Uplift is focused on expanding its product offerings and geographic reach. Plans include the launch of new financial products tailored for international markets, with targeted expansion into regions beyond North America expected by late 2024. Following the acquisition by Upgrade, Inc. in July 2023, Uplift aims to leverage synergies between its services and those of its new parent company to drive growth and improve customer experiences.
Who invested in Uplift
10 investors across 4 rounds
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Who invested in Uplift?
Uplift has 10 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Uplift raised?
Uplift has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Uplift last raise money?
Uplift's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Dec 2018.
What does Uplift do?
Uplift is a financial services company.
Where is Uplift headquartered?
Uplift is headquartered in Sunnyvale, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Uplift?
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