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Own Up

Techstars '17

Boston, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 256 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Own Up is a mortgage advisory platform that uses technology to help homebuyers evaluate lenders, understand affordability, and compare loan offers. The company serves consumers seeking mortgages or refinancing options with transparent, objective guidance aligned with their interests rather than the lender's.

Founders & leadership

Own Up was founded in 2021 by Patrick Boyaggi, Mike Tassone, and Brent Shields.

PBPatrick Boyaggi
Patrick BoyaggiCo-founder & CEOBefore starting the company in 2016, he spent six years at Leader Bank, most recently as senior vice president, and began his career as a consultant at Accenture. He also worked briefly as an intern associate at Early Stage Partners.
MTMike Tassone
Mike TassoneCo-founder & COOHe serves as chief operating officer, having previously held business development and senior vice president roles at Leader Bank. Earlier in his career he was CFO and EVP of corporate and business development at GL Advisor, EVP of business development at Graduate Leverage, and a senior finance associate at Textron.
BSBrent Shields
Brent ShieldsCo-founder & CTO

Board

BSBrian Spaly
Brian SpalyBoard directorGeneral Partner at Brand Foundry Ventures
RDRick Desai
Rick DesaiBoard directorManaging Partner, Investments at Listen Ventures
DLDominic Lloyd
Dominic LloydBoard Member2019–2026Managing Director at Link Ventures

Investors · 8

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$37.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2022

▶$25.5MraisedAug 2022 · 13 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael TassoneExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Brian SpalyDirector
  • Patrick BoyaggiExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Rick DesaiDirector
  • Dominic LloydDirector
Offering amount
$25.5M
Amount sold
$25.5M
First sale
Apr 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Own Up do?
Own Up is a mortgage advisory platform that uses technology to help homebuyers evaluate lenders, understand affordability, and compare loan offers. The company serves consumers seeking mortgages or refinancing options with transparent, objective guidance aligned with their interests rather than the lender's.
Who founded Own Up?
Own Up was founded by Patrick Boyaggi, Mike Tassone, Brent Shields in 2021.
Who are Own Up's investors?
Own Up's investors include Alumni Ventures, LaunchCapital, Link Ventures, Sidecut Ventures, Techstars, Brand Foundry Ventures, Listen Ventures, MassChallenge Mexico.
How much funding has Own Up raised?
Own Up has disclosed $37.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Own Up headquartered?
Own Up is headquartered in Boston, US.