Upper90 is a hybrid firm that provides founder-friendly credit and equity to top disruptors in e-commerce, enterprise, and fintech. The firm is backed by over 300 business builders with over $800M in regulatory AUM and over $1.5Bn in total originations since being started in 2018 by executives from Seamless-GrubHub and Goldman Sachs. We leverage new data sources to invest in startups with predictable revenue models like Clearbanc, Crusoe Energy, and Octane Lending, who secured their first credit facilities from Upper90.
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269 C South Main St
Providence, Rhode Island 02903, US
452 5th Ave
Fl 21
New York, NY 10018, US
Great to talk about different forms of capital available to founders and the types of companies / situations where credit is helpful.
A clip of my very interesting interview with Billy Libby of Upper90 on the role of debt in the venture ecosystem, the state of the market generally, and lots of other goodies.
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Proud to have been a hybrid capital partner to Octane® since 2019 solving a variety of growth needs. Building a profitable fintech company with a customer acquisition / underwriting moat is difficult. Excited to partner with Valar and see Jason Guss expand into new powersport areas. “We’re honored to strengthen our relationship with Valar and Upper90 as we bring speed and ease to the financing experience,” said Jason Guss, CEO and Co-Founder of Octane. “Octane’s digital tools and broad credit coverage have propelled us to become a leader in our initial market of powersports and gain significant traction in adjacent markets, like RVs.
This morning, we announced that we closed our Series E funding round. The $50M deal will help us fuel our business and continue to bring speed and ease to the financing experience. Read more in today’s press release: https://lnkd.in/gPEtQdMz Valar Ventures LLC, Upper90 #fintechnews #SeriesE #FundingRound #FuelYourLifestyle
Excited to partner with Michael Walker and the STAX Engineering team to bring enterprise climate solutions to the maritime industry. Providing growth credit for this infrastructure buildout was a unique opportunity for Upper90.
It’s an exciting day for the team at STAX: we're thrilled to announce we have closed a $40 million funding round. The round was led by Upper90, a leading provider of hybrid growth capital. Since our official launch in Q1, STAX has experienced rapid growth, securing exclusive service agreements with major ports and leading international shippers, including NYK Line and Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차). This significant investment will enable us to expand our fleet of emissions capture and control barges to meet increasing demand across container and auto carrier classes as well as broaden coverage to include tankers, which will become subject to California Air Resources Board regulations in January 2025. By year-end, we will double our fleet to address stricter emissions regulations at California ports. We extend our gratitude to Upper90 for their support and belief in our vision for a cleaner, more sustainable maritime industry. Learn more about our journey and technology at www.staxengineering.com. #MaritimeInnovation #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #FortheFuture
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Exciting news for Gynger. It’s hard to find differentiation in the Fintech industry today but a growing part of a startups precious equity is going towards software subscriptions and AI compute which can be finances more efficiently. Mark Ghermezian’s experience at Braze and MXV Capital provides a customer acquisition and product development edge. Upper90 is proud to have the been the first credit provider to Gynger, helping with flexibility and certainty of capital to scale to this point with strong underwriting performance. Thank you to Vine Ventures and Deciens Capital for partnering early and to the Series A lead PayPal Ventures.
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🚀 Exciting news from Boopos Buzz! We invited Billy Libby, Co-Founder & CEO of Upper90, to chat with our CEO, Juan Ignacio García Braschi. Upper90 is a hybrid firm providing founder-friendly credit and equity to top disruptors in e-commerce, enterprise, and fintech. Don't miss this insightful discussion. https://lnkd.in/epJ_xFVw #BooposBuzz #Upper90 #StartupFinance
First deal in insurance space and interesting use of our credit capital.
Upper90 is excited to be an early capital partner to Cole Riccardi. Authentic empowers Saas platforms like Mindbody to offer insurance products out of the box creating new revenue streams and customer choice. The team brings a unique set of industry experiences and investor base including FirstMark and Slow Ventures https://lnkd.in/ezum6agJ
🌟Our very own Conor Witt recently spoke on a webinar with Canopy and Novo to discuss all of the intricacies of securing capital in commercial lending. In 2024, there are a number of diverse strategies shaping the future of lending, and Upper90 is happy to be on the front lines, helping founders grow their business without sacrificing ownership. https://lnkd.in/dPrwzbfK #CommercialLending #Innovation #FinanceInsights
Miss the latest edition of Raise Less, Own More? Here's a clip from FilmRise Founder and CEO Danny Fisher on how going bankrupt helped him stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime.
🎬 Unconventional Paths to Streaming Success: The Story of FilmRise In our latest installment of Upper90’s Raise Less, Own More series, Billy Libby had the privilege to dive into the remarkable journey of Danny Fisher, the mind behind FilmRise. Danny's narrative defies the typical CEO path. Initially drawn to film direction and obscure cinematic styles, his journey led him into the uncharted waters of online media, culminating in the birth of FilmRise. What began as a basement operation, born from personal bankruptcy during the 2008 recession, evolved into a disruptive force in the industry. Leveraging undervalued content and an unconventional financial strategy involving credit cards and landlord negotiations, FilmRise started with a vision and grew against the odds. Danny's vision extends beyond boundaries, foreseeing untapped potential in international markets and challenging industry assumptions about viewing habits. Their recent deal with Samsung TV Plus Europe is a testament to this forward-looking stance. Throughout this incredible journey, Upper90 has been proud to support FilmRise's evolution. From debt vehicles to strategic collaborations, our partnership underscores the significance of trusted allies in navigating the evolving media landscape. #FilmRise #StreamingSuccess #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #ForwardThinking #RaiseLessOwnMore #Upper90