Upshift was founded by Ezra Goldman.

Who are Upshift's investors?

Upshift's investors include 500 Global, Knockout Capital, Data Point Capital, Rev1 Ventures, Third Sphere.

How much funding has Upshift raised?

Upshift has disclosed $3.7M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.

Where is Upshift headquartered?

Upshift is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Upshift

San Francisco, US · 7 known investors

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Upshift operates a car-sharing platform focused on sustainability, deploying hybrid and electric vehicles to reduce emissions and car ownership. The service prioritizes environmental impact, fleet utilization efficiency, and fair employment practices for delivery and operations staff across cities.

Circular Economy Climate Tech Consumer Marketplaces Mobility & Transportation

Founders & leadership

Ezra GoldmanCo-Founder & CEOEzra Goldman co-founded dockless bikeshare in 1999, designed e-scooters at the MIT Media Lab in 2006, and is now Founder and CEO of Upshift, a car-sharing platform offering on-demand vehicle subscriptions.

Investors · 7

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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Knockout Capitallisted by Knockout CapitalSan Francisco

Data Point CapitalreportedBoston

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Rev1 VenturesreportedColumbus

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Third SpherereportedNew York · $250K – $1M

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Also in the syndicate · 2

IndeedleadRev1

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.7M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2020

$3.7MSeries AMar 2020 · 3 sources
Indeed (lead), Data Point Capital, Rev1
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Frequently asked questions

What does Upshift do?: Upshift operates a car-sharing platform focused on sustainability, deploying hybrid and electric vehicles to reduce emissions and car ownership. The service prioritizes environmental impact, fleet utilization efficiency, and fair employment practices for delivery and operations staff across cities.
Who founded Upshift?: Upshift was founded by Ezra Goldman.
Who are Upshift's investors?: Upshift's investors include 500 Global, Knockout Capital, Data Point Capital, Rev1 Ventures, Third Sphere.
How much funding has Upshift raised?: Upshift has disclosed $3.7M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Upshift headquartered?: Upshift is headquartered in San Francisco, US.