Upper Hand
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Aug 2017
Total raised
- $1.1M
Investors
- 1
About Upper Hand
Upper Hand, Inc.Founded in 2013, Upper Hand, Inc. is based in Indianapolis, US, and is dedicated to enhancing performance within youth sports. The company was co-founded by Ahmed Rashedy and Kevin MacCauley, who also serves as its CEO. In December 2025, H3 Partners acquired Upper Hand, Inc. from Elevate Ventures and Lometa Capital Partners. Upper Hand specializes in providing comprehensive solutions designed to enhance performance and management within sports organizations, particularly those focused on youth athletic development. Their core product offerings include a robust platform that integrates training management, athlete evaluation, and performance tracking tools. These services aim to address critical challenges faced by coaches, athletes, and sports administrators, such as optimizing training regimens, monitoring athlete progress, and facilitating efficient communication among stakeholders. The platform serves a diverse clientele that includes youth sports organizations, coaches, and athletes across the United States and Canada, facilitating a streamlined approach to sports training and development.Upper Hand generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models that offer varying tiers of access to their platform, catering to different organizational needs and sizes. Clients can select from distinct pricing plans that provide access to specific features such as performance analytics, training modules, and athlete management tools. Revenue is derived from partnerships with youth sports organizations, schools, and athletic programs, which engage with the platform on a recurring basis. This transactional structure supports a direct-to-consumer approach, allowing organizations to leverage Upper Hand’s technology to enhance their training capabilities efficiently. The company’s flagship product serves as a pivotal tool in their revenue model, emphasizing the importance of investing in athlete development through its comprehensive suite of services. In December 2025, The acquisition enables Upper Hand, Inc. to accelerate product innovation.
Who invested in Upper Hand
1 investor across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Series A
Aug 30, 2017
Amount
$1.1M
Investors
Questions about Upper Hand
Who invested in Upper Hand?
Upper Hand has 1 investor on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Upper Hand raised?
Upper Hand has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Upper Hand last raise money?
Upper Hand's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Aug 2017.
What does Upper Hand do?
Upper Hand is a software company.
Where is Upper Hand headquartered?
Upper Hand is headquartered in Indianapolis, US.
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