Upside Partnership is a seed-stage investment firm dedicated to forming trusted alliances with founders to build enduring businesses. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, recognizing and supporting "inevitable Founders" who are driven to create impactful companies. Upside Partnership typically invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, providing the necessary capital and mentorship to help startups navigate their formative stages.
Notable portfolio companies include Actuate, AlphaFlow, Apella, BlockCypher, and Textio, among others. Upside Partnership's investment philosophy emphasizes a deep commitment to founder support, offering more than just financial backing. The firm prides itself on its behavior of active mentorship and guidance, ensuring that founders have the expertise and freedom to lead their ventures successfully. This approach underscores their mission to foster meaningful and lasting businesses.
Upside Partnership - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments42
Current Portfolio Count23
Total Portfolio Exits4
Top Investment Stages
Seed24 (57.1%)
Series A11 (26.2%)
Pre-Seed4 (9.5%)
Series Unknown2 (4.8%)
Series B1 (2.4%)
Stage Mix
Seed 57%Series A 26%Pre-Seed 10%Series Unknown 5%Series B 2%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Upside Partnership - Classification
- Also Known As
- Upside Partnership LP
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end