🎶 Revolutionizing Music with AI 🎶 We’re thrilled to share that Upsparks Capital portfolio company Beatoven.ai is collaborating with Musical AI to redefine music creation. This partnership unites cutting-edge AI innovation with a shared vision to provide creators with custom, license-ready music tailored to their needs. With this synergy, Beatoven.ai continues to lead the charge in making music accessible, scalable, and innovative for artists and businesses worldwide. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gztjeEtQ Mohamad Faraz Vinay Jain Shivam Prasad #MusicInnovation #BeatovenAI #Partnerships
Upsparks Capital
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Upsparks Capital is committed to early-stage investments and to build the market leaders of tomorrow.
About us
Upsparks Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm known for its exceptional expertise in finding, nurturing and assessing technology start-ups. Formed by a team of former successful entrepreneurs, our exceptional grasp of early-stage technology investments enables us to invest well ahead of most venture capital firms, giving us priority access to high-performing investment opportunities. Upsparks Capital is recognized as one of the most active Micro VC firms, assisting entrepreneurs, investors, and operators in growing the budding startup ecosystem in India. Our people-first approach enables us to collaborate with exceptional entrepreneurs who are dedicated to addressing growth markets with proprietary products and build great businesses. We work closely as a sounding board, and take a hands-on approach with our portfolio companies. We believe in communicating value, our experience has almost always translated to good advice, allowing our portfolio companies to get and stay on a growth path.
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http://www.upsparks.vc
External link for Upsparks Capital
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Bangalore
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- Privately Held
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- 2020
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Employees at Upsparks Capital
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Shivam Prasad
Founding Partner @ Upsparks Capital | Entrepreneur | Investor | Co-founder @ Solutions Infini | Part of the core team that took Kaleyra public…
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Vinay Jain
Founding Partner @ Upsparks | Entrepreneur turned Early Stage VC | Bootstrapped Startup to IPO (NYSE:KLR)
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Mohamad Faraz
Co-founder @ Upsparks Capital,Solutions Infini/Kaleyra (Now Tata communications) | Pre Seed VC
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Big news from our portfolio company, The Money Club, India! 🎉 They’ve successfully closed a $2.5M Series A round, accelerating their mission to transform community-based savings and lending. This marks a significant milestone in their journey to enable smarter financial solutions for India. Kudos to the team for their relentless drive and vision! Read here: https://lnkd.in/dddkruv4 Manuraj Jain Mohamad Faraz Vinay Jain Shivam Prasad Upsparks Capital #fundraise #SeriesA #FinTechInnovation #PortfolioSuccess
The Money Club raises $2.5 Mn in Series A
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Last Friday, we hosted our Upsparks Capital Portfolio Mixer and were thrilled to see such a great turnout. It was fantastic to have so many founders come together, share ideas, and build meaningful connections within the portfolio. What an incredible evening! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event a success! Sharing a few glimpses from the evening. Here's to fostering even stronger ties in our founder community. 🚀 Mohamad Faraz Vinay Jain Shivam Prasad #PortfolioMixer #Networking #Founders #Upsparks
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Our portfolio company, STAN, has truly redefined the creator and gaming landscape in India with #Stanfest24. With over 200+ macro creators and 500+ micro and nano creators, the event showcased unmatched scale, enthusiasm, and love for creators and gamers alike. From witnessing a 10x growth in their user base and monetization to building a vibrant community, STAN continues to lead the charge in enriching the lives of creators and gamers. Already excited for #Stanfest25! 🏟️ Parth Chadha 🔜 STANFEST Mohamad Faraz Vinay Jain Shivam Prasad Upsparks Capital #iwasthereatStanfest24 #GamingInnovation #CreatorEconomy
We at STAN made history this weekend! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #Stanfest24 presented by Zupee, India's largest creator event, brought together over 30,000 passionate fans and 200+ top gaming and lifestyle influencers, including the likes of Ashish Chanchlani and Fukra Insaan. A feat never seen before! Lucknow witnessed an unforgettable spectacle, with roads vibrant for 5 kilometers around the venue. Our heartfelt thanks to the city police for their invaluable assistance in ensuring the event’s success. At STAN, we’re not just a platform; we’re a movement. We’re empowering creators to share their stories, connect with their audience, and build thriving careers. #Stanfest is a testament to our commitment to fostering a vibrant and dynamic community. We’re just getting started. Expect more groundbreaking events, more innovative tools, and more opportunities for creators and gamers alike. Watch out for STAN to conquer the industry by storm over the next few years. We are operating in a white space untapped so far and really becoming a #GamersCompanion in their journey. A massive shoutout to our incredible team and Partners who made Stanfest 2024 a reality. Your dedication and hard work were instrumental in making this event a resounding success. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and shaping the future of Indian entertainment together! Read More: https://lnkd.in/gJWYTbWx #Stanfest #Gaming #Creators #India Dilsher Malhi Katha Pankaj Tara NODWIN Gaming Akshat Rathee AFK Gaming Nauman Mulla🏅Ankit Chowdhary Ashish Chanchlani Animesh Agarwal (THUG) Dheeraj Jorwal Amlan Jyoti Khanikar ITC Limited Poornima Sridhar Abhijeet Andhare Himanshu Chandnani Anuradha Verma Manjot Juyal SpinBot Hrishav Bhattacharjee Nikita Mantri Nirmal Samant Krishna Shukla Manas Kumar DIPANSHU KANYAL Rajat Agrawal Devansh Narang Rahul Singh Alex James 🔜 STANFEST Yashi Mishra Apshan Arah Sidhhesh S. Siddhi Shinde Syed Fawaz Aman Munka PRandit
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🚀 Exciting News from our portfolio company, smallest.ai! They've just launched Lightning, the world’s fastest text-to-speech model. This breakthrough brings an ultra-efficient, high-speed voice generation experience, pushing the boundaries in AI technology and opening up new possibilities for industries using TTS solutions. Proud to support their mission of innovating AI to make human-computer interaction smoother and more accessible. Check out the full release for more details on this groundbreaking advancement! https://lnkd.in/g-Hknmfb Sudarshan Kamath Akshat Mandloi Upsparks Capital Mohamad Faraz Vinay Jain Shivam Prasad
Smallest.ai launches Lightning - World's fastest text-to-speech model
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May the festival of light bring endless success, love, joy, and peace to you and your loved ones. Upsparks Capital wishes you all a sparkling festival full of blessings and good times. Happy Diwali! 🪔
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Exciting developments are unfolding in the AI-powered software space! Following poolside.ai's recent $500M investment, other major deals are shaping the future of AI in code generation and software development. Our portfolio company Wokelo AI provides key insights into these trends, delivering comprehensive, customizable reports on AI-powered code generation, Generative AI in software development, and the companies driving this innovation. #AI #Innovation #CodeGeneration #TechTrends #Fundraising
Last week saw a breakthrough $500M investment in poolside.ai - not the only deal of its kind in the AI-powered software development space. Recent mega funding rounds of Magic ($465M Series C), Codeium ($243M Series C), and Qodo ($51M Series A) signal an investor outlook that sometimes seems to be bordering on the inexplicable. AI is touted as a main feature of, if not the core technology behind, every software development platform or tool out there. From autonomous code-generators, code convertors, and coding assistants, to integrations plugging into legacy platforms - the vendor landscape sure is bustling, and recent trends are worth diving into to truly understand the hype. Wokelo AI’s on-demand insights offer a glimpse into Poolside and the broader funding landscape that’s being shaped here by the likes of Bain Capital Ventures, eBay Ventures, NVIDIA, LG Technology Ventures,Redpoint Ventures Inc, Citi Ventures, DST Global, StepStone Group, Schroders Capital, Premji Invest, BAM Elevate, Adams Street Partners, and Fin Capital Reach out to us to create comprehensive, customizable reports on AI-powered code generation, Generative AI in software development, companies leading the innovation and fundraising trail, and more. #VentureCapital #AIInvestment #SoftwareDevelopment #GenerativeAI #AICodeGeneration #StartupFunding #InvestmentTrends www.wokelo.ai
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Excited to share that Quicklend, one of our portfolio companies, has teamed up with Indiassetz to offer a smart solution for accessing funds without liquidating your investments. Need quick liquidity? With Loan Against Mutual Funds, you can unlock funds in under 30 minutes while your investments keep growing. Learn more about how to leverage your assets for financial flexibility! https://lnkd.in/ggp3YKCi Raghuram Trikutam Arun Jadhav Abhishek Uppala Mohamad Faraz Vinay Jain Shivam Prasad
Need funds instantly without liquidating your investments? Indiassetz and Quicklend have joined forces to ensure your financial stability doesn't come at the cost of your future! With Quicklend's innovative Loan Against Mutual Funds, you can secure funds in less than 30 minutes, leveraging your mutual fund investments instead of liquidating them. This means you continue to benefit from your investments while meeting your immediate financial needs — whether it's topping up your down payment, consolidating high-interest debts, or simply ensuring you have the funds for a rainy day without disrupting your investment growth. At Indiassetz, we understand that your investments are more than just assets; they're a part of your future. That's why we ensure you have the flexibility to manage life’s demands without impacting your long-term goals. Wondering what your funds can do for you? Find out how much you can leverage today by visiting our page : https://lnkd.in/ggp3YKCi #Indiassetz #QuickLend #FinancialFreedom #InvestSmart
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🚀 Big News from Upsparks Capital portfolio company Wokelo AI! 🚀 We’re excited to announce that Wokelo AI, has successfully raised $4M in seed funding! Glad to have been backing Wokelo since day zero. This round was led by Geek Ventures, KPMG US, Rebellion Ventures, Ahead VC, and Dash VC, with continued support from a few existing investors including Upsparks Capital. Wokelo AI is on a mission to revolutionize investment research with AI-powered solutions and already serves 35+ customers. A huge congratulations to Siddhant Masson, Saswat Nanda and the entire Wokelo team! Onwards and upwards! Read here: https://lnkd.in/gWapVjpR Mohamad Faraz Vinay Jain Shivam Prasad #AI #InvestmentResearch #Fundraising
Wokelo raises $4M for AI-driven due diligence, sees customer traction in M&A, investing and consulting
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Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that Upsparks Capital portfolio company, STAN, has successfully raised $2.2 million from Nazara Technologies Limited. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in STAN's journey to redefine the gaming and esports community. With over 12 million users and a focus on empowering content creators and fostering a vibrant gaming ecosystem, STAN’s innovative approach has caught the attention of industry leaders. Nazara’s investment will fast-track STAN’s mission to enhance community engagement, allowing gamers and creators to connect through digital collectibles and exclusive experiences. A huge congratulations to Parth Chadha and the entire team for this fantastic achievement! We look forward to watching STAN’s continued growth and impact in the global gaming and esports landscape 🚀 🚀 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gkduAdeC Mohamad Faraz Vinay Jain Shivam Prasad #Gaming #Esports #Investment #Upsparks
Nazara Technologies to buy 15.86% in gaming community startup Stan for $2.2 million
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