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§ Venture Capital
Uprising functions as a micro-venture capital fund, providing capital and strategic expertise to early-stage technology companies. It primarily invests $50K to $1M in pre-seed and seed-stage enterprises within the SaaS, AI/ML, and Fintech sectors. The firm actively supports its portfolio companies, assisting them in scaling operations and accelerating product development.
Tabreez Suleman Verjee, an experienced entrepreneur and investor, co-founded Uprising in 2012. The fund originated from the insight that mission-driven technology entrepreneurs require both financial backing and dedicated support during their foundational growth. Verjee’s entrepreneurial background informs the fund's hands-on engagement model.
The fund serves early-stage, mission-driven technology founders seeking both investment and active guidance. Uprising's vision centers on fostering the long-term success of these entrepreneurs by providing consistent support and essential resources. It aims to empower technology leaders building impactful solutions within its focused industries.
Uprising Investor Fund has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $13.0M Series A in Landit in February 2019.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2019 | Landit | $13.0M Series A | Veresh Sita | Calibrate Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Foundry Group, Xfund, Patrick S. Chung, CUE Ball Capital, Female Founders Fund, GingerBread Capital, Male Founders Fund, Morgan Stanley, NEA, Cathy Connett, Valo Ventures, Wavemaker Partners, Workday Ventures, Yard Ventures |