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Upward Secures $8M to Expand Banking-as-a-Service for Underserved

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Source: Forbes
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Upward, a Seattle fintech startup, raised $8 million in seed+ funding, co-led by Dundee Venture Capital and Breakwater Ventures, for its banking-as-a-service infrastructure, bringing their total funding to $12 million. Upward is targeting the embedded finance sector and enables partners to quickly launch credit and payout products.

Key takeaways

  • Seattle-based fintech startup Upward has secured $8 million in seed+ funding, bringing its total capital raised to $12 million, according to Forbes
  • The investment, co-led by Dundee Venture Capital and Breakwater Ventures, will bolster Upward's banking-as-a-service infrastructure
  • Upward is targeting the rapidly expanding embedded finance sector, which the Boston Consulting Group estimates to be a $185 billion market
Seattle-based fintech startup Upward has secured $8 million in seed+ funding, bringing its total capital raised to $12 million, according to Forbes. The investment, co-led by Dundee Venture Capital and Breakwater Ventures, will bolster Upward's banking-as-a-service infrastructure. Upward is targeting the rapidly expanding embedded finance sector, which the Boston Consulting Group estimates to be a $185 billion market. The company differentiates itself by focusing on underserved segments such as creators, gig workers, immigrants, and small business operators. According to COO Danielle Hill, Upward enables partners to launch credit and payout products in a matter of weeks, a significant improvement over the traditional timeline of years.

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