Upstream
YC S23Paris, FR · Founded 2023 · 7 employees · 15 known investors
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Upstream is a team communication and collaboration platform designed to help professionals manage messages, tasks, and decision-making workflows across their organization.
Also known as Upstream Labs, Inc. · Snik
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)
Upstream was founded in 2023 by Louis Lecat and Jonathan Tiret.


Investors · 15
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$3M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026
- $3MPre-seedJun 2026 · 3 sources
Y Combinator (lead), Connect Ventures, Roosh Ventures
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Upstream do?
- Upstream is a team communication and collaboration platform designed to help professionals manage messages, tasks, and decision-making workflows across their organization.
- Who founded Upstream?
- Upstream was founded by Louis Lecat, Jonathan Tiret in 2023.
- Who are Upstream's investors?
- Upstream's investors include Connect Ventures, Kima Ventures, Motier Ventures, Roosh Ventures, Y Combinator, BIP Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, Blumberg Capital and 7 more.
- How much funding has Upstream raised?
- Upstream has disclosed $3M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Upstream headquartered?
- Upstream is headquartered in Paris, FR.









