UpHonest Capital

What is UpHonest Capital?

UpHonest Capital, founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, is an early-stage venture capital investment firm that specializes in a broad range of industries. They focus on technology, consumer, frontier, health, enterprise sectors, and others, displaying versatility and a keen interest in a multitude of innovative fields.

With an investment range between $50,000 and $1,000,000, they primarily engage in early, pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding, aiming for an investment sweet spot of around $200,000.

They look for opportunities in Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), PropTech, IT (and TMT), Education, BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech (and Financial Services), Energy, Retail (and E-Commerce), Cosmetics (and Fashion), Entertainment (and Sports), IoT (and Wearables), CleanTech, A.I. (and Big Data), HealthTech (and Fitness), Blockchain (and Cryptos), Web Security (and Privacy), Cloud Services (and Infrastructure), Future Of Work, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Impact, Robotics, Real Estate (and Construction), DeepTech, Online Social, Consumer, Woman Focused, and more.

The fund is characterized by a diverse portfolio, as evidenced by their investments in companies such as Substack, Botrista, Tripalink, The EVERY Company, Bungalow, and various AI-enabled platforms like Mezmo, Safebase, Fieldguide, and Comply Advantage. In addition to financing, UpHonest Capital fosters an ecosystem through initiatives like the OP Accelerator, UpHonest Scouts, and the Beta Fellowship.

Their unique programs are designed to build a vibrant community and support the cross-border business between China and the United States. With a rich portfolio and a suite of strategic programs, UpHonest Capital actively seeks to unlock innovation across multiple sectors.

What they say:

We are a venture capital firm that partners with companies throughout their early journey.

What we look for: We invest in early-stage startups from pre-seed to Series A, with an industry-agnostic approach, providing support for business development.