Fundraising FoxUpayasv
Seattle, US · Founded 2011 · 1 known investors
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Upaya invests in and supports portfolio companies to create dignified jobs, with a focus on impact measurement by interviewing jobholders and tracking quarterly job-creation data by gender through dashboards shared with supporters.
Founders & leadership
Upayasv was founded in 2011 by Sachi Shenoy.
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Sachi ShenoyCo-founder & Board MemberShenoy co-founded Upaya Social Ventures in 2010, serving as its Executive Director and later Chief Impact Officer before moving to a board role in 2021. She has also led data work at Pacific Community Ventures, where she was Senior Advisor to the CEO and Chief Data Officer, ran Radiant Data (formerly Calidris LLC) until its acquisition by PCV, and earlier held roles as Director of Global Programs at Unitus and Area Manager in Delhi for SKS Microfinance.
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Shruti GoelCo-Chief Executive OfficerShruti Goel is Co-CEO of Upayasv, where she leads investments in early-stage enterprises creating jobs for people in poverty. She brings 16 years of experience in international development and impact finance, with expertise in catalytic capital instruments including recoverable grants and results-based financing.
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A B ChakravarthyCo-Chief Executive Officer
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Upayasv do?
- Upaya invests in and supports portfolio companies to create dignified jobs, with a focus on impact measurement by interviewing jobholders and tracking quarterly job-creation data by gender through dashboards shared with supporters.
- Who founded Upayasv?
- Upayasv was founded by Sachi Shenoy in 2011.
- Who are Upayasv's investors?
- Upayasv's investors include Autodesk Foundation.
- Where is Upayasv headquartered?
- Upayasv is headquartered in Seattle, US.