Upstart
operating company Β· company profileFounder mafia
4 people who came through Upstart went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesConsumer Γ1Creator Economy Γ1Crypto & Web3 Γ1Fintech Γ1Media & Entertainment Γ1
HQs:JapanΓ1United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 Β· 22021 Β· 13 dated
Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse (TALA) is a non-profit, nonpartisan grassroots coalition focused on raising awareness of the costs of frivolous lawsuits and legal system abuse and advocating for civil justice reform in Texas.
Co-investorsActive PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Lowercase CapitalPayPal VenturesStellar Development Foundation
Teller Novel is a mobile novel-sharing platform where users write and publish original fiction to build a fan base, with some works adapted into comics (comicalization).
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersBessemer Venture PartnersBlockchain CapitalFounders FundFranklin TempletonLightspeed Venture Partners+2 more
Teller provides cryptocurrency lending and stablecoin loans with minimal or no collateral requirements, alongside non-custodial token swaps across multiple blockchain networks.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Ryan Berkun(Founder)in
Co-investorsArrington CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersMaven 11Arrington XRP CapitalBlockchain CapitalFounders Fund+4 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTeller Β· gazette.com Β· Jan 10, 2026
Tala Β· techfundingnews.com Β· Nov 5, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Upstart focus on?
- Upstart focuses on Crypto & Web3.
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