UpTech

UpTech, LLC is a venture capital firm and accelerator based in Covington, Kentucky, specializing in pre-seed, seed/startup, and early-stage investments, primarily in the informatics industry. The firm focuses on data-driven companies developing tech-enabled solutions and seeks to invest in startups located in the United States, particularly in Northern Kentucky. UpTech operates a six-month accelerator program that accepts up to ten startups each year, providing funding between $10,000 and $50,000 in the form of convertible notes. In addition to financial support, the program offers startup education, weekly one-on-one mentoring, six months of free co-working space, and access to dedicated legal and accounting counsel. Founded in January 2012, UpTech aims to foster entrepreneurship and encourage the growth of startups in its local community.

JB Woodruff

Managing Director

Past deals in Kentucky

Monetizr

Seed Round in 2021
Monetizr is a company that specializes in a blockchain-based universal game reward engine designed to enhance the gaming experience for players while benefiting game developers. Founded in 2016 and based in Covington, Kentucky, the company offers a mobile application that allows developers to create and sell personalized game merchandise, including items like phone cases, T-shirts, mugs, and jigsaw puzzles. Players can earn points or coupons by engaging with games, which can be redeemed for real-time rewards such as gift cards and branded merchandise. Monetizr provides a comprehensive technology platform that facilitates product inventory management and campaign launches, supporting multiple languages and payment methods. With a focus on mobile games, Monetizr serves a growing segment of the gaming industry, collaborating with over 30 game publishers and reaching 17 million monthly active users. The company is also involved in managing product procurement, fulfillment, and customer support, aiming to increase customer lifetime value and engagement rates in the gaming space.

Fanvester

Convertible Note in 2017
Fanvester LLC operates a crowdfunding platform that allows music fans to bring their favorite artists to perform in their cities. By facilitating campaign ticket sales, the platform enables fans to book concerts and shows, acting as an intermediary between artists, fans, and agencies. The company negotiates contracts and fosters relationships with venues and artists, ensuring smooth event organization. Additionally, Fanvester provides promotional tools to enhance user engagement. Based in Covington, Kentucky, Fanvester is designed to create a new ecosystem where fans can invest in and connect with their favorite talent, including musicians and athletes.

CrownMob

Convertible Note in 2017
CrownMob Inc. operates an online marketplace specializing in beard care, hair care, and skin care products, with a particular focus on the ethnic hair industry. Founded in 2017 and based in Covington, Kentucky, the platform connects consumers with hair creatives, manufacturers, and various hair products. CrownMob's features facilitate informed hair care decisions through customer reviews, streamlined booking of stylists or barbers, and access to galleries showcasing the talents of service providers. This approach allows hair creatives to expand their reach to a broader audience while offering users a convenient and efficient way to manage appointments and payments. CrownMob aims to enhance the overall experience in the hair care market by promoting creativity and expertise among its subscribers.

Monetizr

Convertible Note in 2017
Monetizr is a company that specializes in a blockchain-based universal game reward engine designed to enhance the gaming experience for players while benefiting game developers. Founded in 2016 and based in Covington, Kentucky, the company offers a mobile application that allows developers to create and sell personalized game merchandise, including items like phone cases, T-shirts, mugs, and jigsaw puzzles. Players can earn points or coupons by engaging with games, which can be redeemed for real-time rewards such as gift cards and branded merchandise. Monetizr provides a comprehensive technology platform that facilitates product inventory management and campaign launches, supporting multiple languages and payment methods. With a focus on mobile games, Monetizr serves a growing segment of the gaming industry, collaborating with over 30 game publishers and reaching 17 million monthly active users. The company is also involved in managing product procurement, fulfillment, and customer support, aiming to increase customer lifetime value and engagement rates in the gaming space.

Monetizr

Convertible Note in 2016
Monetizr is a company that specializes in a blockchain-based universal game reward engine designed to enhance the gaming experience for players while benefiting game developers. Founded in 2016 and based in Covington, Kentucky, the company offers a mobile application that allows developers to create and sell personalized game merchandise, including items like phone cases, T-shirts, mugs, and jigsaw puzzles. Players can earn points or coupons by engaging with games, which can be redeemed for real-time rewards such as gift cards and branded merchandise. Monetizr provides a comprehensive technology platform that facilitates product inventory management and campaign launches, supporting multiple languages and payment methods. With a focus on mobile games, Monetizr serves a growing segment of the gaming industry, collaborating with over 30 game publishers and reaching 17 million monthly active users. The company is also involved in managing product procurement, fulfillment, and customer support, aiming to increase customer lifetime value and engagement rates in the gaming space.

Blinkit

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Blinkit is a virtual catalog / trade show / visual social network with elements of a dating site for B2B commerce. The system matches preferences, needs, and locations based upon automated criteria user motivators. At its core, BlinkIt is a virtual catalog, trade show and collaboration system using a proprietary algorithm that intuitively matches products to retailers, therefore getting products to the corporate and local buyers much more effectively. Blinkit currently works with a network of 5,000+ vendors and buyers. You can think of us as the PInterest of b2b commerce. We are Alibaba on steroids. No longer do you need to wade through thousands of pages and sites to find what you are looking to sell, now you can get targeted results that allows you to streamline and simplify your daily work.

gamejoule

Seed Round in 2015
Gamejoule is a United States-based company that offers a subscription-based service for renting board and card games. The company focuses on reviving the social experience of game nights for friends and families by curating a selection of top designer hobby games. By allowing consumers to try games before committing to a purchase, Gamejoule addresses common frustrations in the gaming market. Additionally, the company aims to overcome distribution challenges within the industry and capitalize on the growing popularity of board gaming, positioning itself as a contributor to the Sharing Economy movement.

gamejoule

Seed Round in 2015
Gamejoule is a United States-based company that offers a subscription-based service for renting board and card games. The company focuses on reviving the social experience of game nights for friends and families by curating a selection of top designer hobby games. By allowing consumers to try games before committing to a purchase, Gamejoule addresses common frustrations in the gaming market. Additionally, the company aims to overcome distribution challenges within the industry and capitalize on the growing popularity of board gaming, positioning itself as a contributor to the Sharing Economy movement.

Hive

Seed Round in 2015
Hive is a mobile application that connects musicians with their future fans. It also helps music lovers discover new songs. The application provides its users with 30-second audio clips based on their popularity range selection and chosen key word. Users are able to decide if they want to discard or add audio clips to a playlist so that they can listen to the full songs later. It also allows its users to share their favorite artists with others and help them grow. Hive was launched in 2015 and is based in Covington, Kentucky.

Travel Notes

Seed Round in 2015
Travel Notes helps banks provide a seamless customer experience with automatic notification of their cardholder's travel plans, so their card is not declined when they travel outside of their geographic area. Travel Notes also helps banks capture the top of wallet position by putting money back in the pockets of their cardholders who have been impacted by a delayed or canceled airline flight.

Waygr

Seed Round in 2015
Waygr Bet your friends on any sports game.

Travel Notes

Seed Round in 2015
Travel Notes helps banks provide a seamless customer experience with automatic notification of their cardholder's travel plans, so their card is not declined when they travel outside of their geographic area. Travel Notes also helps banks capture the top of wallet position by putting money back in the pockets of their cardholders who have been impacted by a delayed or canceled airline flight.

Tixers

Seed Round in 2015
Tixers is changing the way tickets are exchanged. With Tixers, you can exchange tickets you're unable to use now for tickets you can use in the future. Ticket holders receive instant credit for their tickets and can use those credits for other sporting events or concerts. Those who do not have credits on the site can name the game they want to go to and purchase tickets as well. Millions of tickets go unused each year and Tixers is trying to eliminate this problem. Tixers is different than competitors like Stubhub because Tixers guarantees some value immediately and is aiming to create a network that allows ticket holders, primarily season ticket holders, to "share" tickets among one another. Tixers primary customer are corporations and small businesses that purchase season tickets that they often let go unused. Revenue is generated through processing fees when sellers redeem tickets (similar to frequent flyer mile redemption fees) and on a spread based upon demand.

Waygr

Seed Round in 2015
Waygr Bet your friends on any sports game.

Waygr

Seed Round in 2014
Waygr Bet your friends on any sports game.

CitiLogics

Seed Round in 2014
CitiLogics, LLC specializes in developing models and analytics for the water and wastewater industry, focusing on urban water infrastructure management. Founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company provides a range of services including real-time model and SCADA integration, hydraulic and water quality model development, and distribution system water quality management. CitiLogics also offers online water quality monitoring, GIS and statistical data analysis, and custom software solutions. One of its notable products is Polaris, which combines a SCADA HMI emulator with real-time network model forecasts and scenario management tools for optimizing operational strategies. As a subsidiary of Xylem Inc., CitiLogics leverages research-level engineering expertise to address practical challenges faced by its clients in managing urban water resources.

Dr. Scribbles

Seed Round in 2014
Dr. Scribbles LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Covington, Kentucky, specializes in innovative medical exam table paper designed to enhance the patient experience. The company offers a variety of products, including Classic Fun Design, Interactive Design, Medical Specialty Design, and Patient Education Design. By transforming standard exam room paper into an interactive experience, Dr. Scribbles aims to educate patients about health issues while providing engaging games and activities. This approach seeks to make visits to hospitals and doctor's offices more enjoyable, turning potentially stressful waiting times into positive experiences.

Travel Notes

Seed Round in 2014
Travel Notes helps banks provide a seamless customer experience with automatic notification of their cardholder's travel plans, so their card is not declined when they travel outside of their geographic area. Travel Notes also helps banks capture the top of wallet position by putting money back in the pockets of their cardholders who have been impacted by a delayed or canceled airline flight.

Bearhug Technologies

Seed Round in 2014
Bearhug Technologies, LLC is a web-based platform that facilitates connected care for behavioral health providers. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky, the company offers a secure software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables psychological healthcare professionals to easily locate, communicate, and exchange clinical documents with one another, as well as with other healthcare providers and patients. This platform is designed to support the coordination of psychological health care across various settings, equipping professionals with essential tools to enhance patient care and collaboration in the field of behavioral health.

Tixers

Seed Round in 2014
Tixers is changing the way tickets are exchanged. With Tixers, you can exchange tickets you're unable to use now for tickets you can use in the future. Ticket holders receive instant credit for their tickets and can use those credits for other sporting events or concerts. Those who do not have credits on the site can name the game they want to go to and purchase tickets as well. Millions of tickets go unused each year and Tixers is trying to eliminate this problem. Tixers is different than competitors like Stubhub because Tixers guarantees some value immediately and is aiming to create a network that allows ticket holders, primarily season ticket holders, to "share" tickets among one another. Tixers primary customer are corporations and small businesses that purchase season tickets that they often let go unused. Revenue is generated through processing fees when sellers redeem tickets (similar to frequent flyer mile redemption fees) and on a spread based upon demand.

3DLT

Convertible Note in 2014
3DLT is a platform for 3D Printing As-a-Service. We work with retailers, helping them offer 3D printable products online and in-store. We create value by unlocking innovation, creating new selling opportunities for retailers and their suppliers. We have announced partnerships with Amazon, Rakuten, and Sears among others. We're also working with many other large retailers and will announce those relationships soon. 3DLT supplies content, technology and production outsourcing. We source content from many sources, including big brands as well as inpdependent designers. We also design content in-house. Our technology powers the transaction and manages payment. We work with very large service bureaus to produce and fulfill our products.

3DLT

Seed Round in 2014
3DLT is a platform for 3D Printing As-a-Service. We work with retailers, helping them offer 3D printable products online and in-store. We create value by unlocking innovation, creating new selling opportunities for retailers and their suppliers. We have announced partnerships with Amazon, Rakuten, and Sears among others. We're also working with many other large retailers and will announce those relationships soon. 3DLT supplies content, technology and production outsourcing. We source content from many sources, including big brands as well as inpdependent designers. We also design content in-house. Our technology powers the transaction and manages payment. We work with very large service bureaus to produce and fulfill our products.

Bearhug Technologies

Seed Round in 2014
Bearhug Technologies, LLC is a web-based platform that facilitates connected care for behavioral health providers. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky, the company offers a secure software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables psychological healthcare professionals to easily locate, communicate, and exchange clinical documents with one another, as well as with other healthcare providers and patients. This platform is designed to support the coordination of psychological health care across various settings, equipping professionals with essential tools to enhance patient care and collaboration in the field of behavioral health.

Text and the City

Seed Round in 2014
Text and the City is a mobile marketing platform that offers users access to local information, such as events, news, and mobile coupons, through a mobile application. By integrating text messaging with a conventional website and a mobile-optimized site, the company aims to enhance user engagement and facilitate connections within local communities. The primary objective is to transform how individuals receive information and interact with their surroundings, ensuring that relevant updates are easily accessible and timely.

HARE

Seed Round in 2014
NHMS delivers applications and consulting services that translate resale data and transform MLS systems into drivers of new home sales. NHMS solutions increase revenue and reduce costs by helping builders: Evaluate the resale market and its potential impact on their product mix and its pricing Determine the best plan, price, placement, and promotion for their spec home inventory. Evaluate lot acquisition strategies Connect with the Realtors that can have the most impact on their sales Get more leads and sales from their MLS listings

3DLT

Seed Round in 2014
3DLT is a platform for 3D Printing As-a-Service. We work with retailers, helping them offer 3D printable products online and in-store. We create value by unlocking innovation, creating new selling opportunities for retailers and their suppliers. We have announced partnerships with Amazon, Rakuten, and Sears among others. We're also working with many other large retailers and will announce those relationships soon. 3DLT supplies content, technology and production outsourcing. We source content from many sources, including big brands as well as inpdependent designers. We also design content in-house. Our technology powers the transaction and manages payment. We work with very large service bureaus to produce and fulfill our products.

3DLT

Seed Round in 2013
3DLT is a platform for 3D Printing As-a-Service. We work with retailers, helping them offer 3D printable products online and in-store. We create value by unlocking innovation, creating new selling opportunities for retailers and their suppliers. We have announced partnerships with Amazon, Rakuten, and Sears among others. We're also working with many other large retailers and will announce those relationships soon. 3DLT supplies content, technology and production outsourcing. We source content from many sources, including big brands as well as inpdependent designers. We also design content in-house. Our technology powers the transaction and manages payment. We work with very large service bureaus to produce and fulfill our products.

Tixers

Seed Round in 2013
Tixers is changing the way tickets are exchanged. With Tixers, you can exchange tickets you're unable to use now for tickets you can use in the future. Ticket holders receive instant credit for their tickets and can use those credits for other sporting events or concerts. Those who do not have credits on the site can name the game they want to go to and purchase tickets as well. Millions of tickets go unused each year and Tixers is trying to eliminate this problem. Tixers is different than competitors like Stubhub because Tixers guarantees some value immediately and is aiming to create a network that allows ticket holders, primarily season ticket holders, to "share" tickets among one another. Tixers primary customer are corporations and small businesses that purchase season tickets that they often let go unused. Revenue is generated through processing fees when sellers redeem tickets (similar to frequent flyer mile redemption fees) and on a spread based upon demand.

Bearhug Technologies

Seed Round in 2013
Bearhug Technologies, LLC is a web-based platform that facilitates connected care for behavioral health providers. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky, the company offers a secure software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables psychological healthcare professionals to easily locate, communicate, and exchange clinical documents with one another, as well as with other healthcare providers and patients. This platform is designed to support the coordination of psychological health care across various settings, equipping professionals with essential tools to enhance patient care and collaboration in the field of behavioral health.

HARE

Seed Round in 2013
NHMS delivers applications and consulting services that translate resale data and transform MLS systems into drivers of new home sales. NHMS solutions increase revenue and reduce costs by helping builders: Evaluate the resale market and its potential impact on their product mix and its pricing Determine the best plan, price, placement, and promotion for their spec home inventory. Evaluate lot acquisition strategies Connect with the Realtors that can have the most impact on their sales Get more leads and sales from their MLS listings

Text and the City

Seed Round in 2013
Text and the City is a mobile marketing platform that offers users access to local information, such as events, news, and mobile coupons, through a mobile application. By integrating text messaging with a conventional website and a mobile-optimized site, the company aims to enhance user engagement and facilitate connections within local communities. The primary objective is to transform how individuals receive information and interact with their surroundings, ensuring that relevant updates are easily accessible and timely.

Text and the City

Seed Round in 2012
Text and the City is a mobile marketing platform that offers users access to local information, such as events, news, and mobile coupons, through a mobile application. By integrating text messaging with a conventional website and a mobile-optimized site, the company aims to enhance user engagement and facilitate connections within local communities. The primary objective is to transform how individuals receive information and interact with their surroundings, ensuring that relevant updates are easily accessible and timely.

Gamigen

Seed Round in 2012
GamiGen originated as 7Moose Games, an Indie game development studio that focused on creating high-quality games under resource constraints. In June 2012, the studio was accepted into the UpTech accelerator, which facilitated its transformation into GamiGen. The company initially developed software for fire safety and situational awareness training but soon pivoted to creating tools that enable clients to apply game-design principles effectively in various contexts. GamiGen specializes in game-based services that provide competency measurement and training delivery solutions. Their products are designed to be accessible to users with varying levels of computing skills, allowing organizations to implement interactive games and learning programs that deliver reliable and consistent performance assessments.

CitiLogics

Seed Round in 2012
CitiLogics, LLC specializes in developing models and analytics for the water and wastewater industry, focusing on urban water infrastructure management. Founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company provides a range of services including real-time model and SCADA integration, hydraulic and water quality model development, and distribution system water quality management. CitiLogics also offers online water quality monitoring, GIS and statistical data analysis, and custom software solutions. One of its notable products is Polaris, which combines a SCADA HMI emulator with real-time network model forecasts and scenario management tools for optimizing operational strategies. As a subsidiary of Xylem Inc., CitiLogics leverages research-level engineering expertise to address practical challenges faced by its clients in managing urban water resources.

CitiLogics

Seed Round in 2012
CitiLogics, LLC specializes in developing models and analytics for the water and wastewater industry, focusing on urban water infrastructure management. Founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company provides a range of services including real-time model and SCADA integration, hydraulic and water quality model development, and distribution system water quality management. CitiLogics also offers online water quality monitoring, GIS and statistical data analysis, and custom software solutions. One of its notable products is Polaris, which combines a SCADA HMI emulator with real-time network model forecasts and scenario management tools for optimizing operational strategies. As a subsidiary of Xylem Inc., CitiLogics leverages research-level engineering expertise to address practical challenges faced by its clients in managing urban water resources.

Gamigen

Seed Round in 2012
GamiGen originated as 7Moose Games, an Indie game development studio that focused on creating high-quality games under resource constraints. In June 2012, the studio was accepted into the UpTech accelerator, which facilitated its transformation into GamiGen. The company initially developed software for fire safety and situational awareness training but soon pivoted to creating tools that enable clients to apply game-design principles effectively in various contexts. GamiGen specializes in game-based services that provide competency measurement and training delivery solutions. Their products are designed to be accessible to users with varying levels of computing skills, allowing organizations to implement interactive games and learning programs that deliver reliable and consistent performance assessments.

InstrumentLife

Seed Round in 2012
InstrumentLife, LLC operates as a Website and mobile service to protect musical instrument data. The company offers InstrumentVault, an online virtual vault that allows musicians to upload purchase information, receipts, warranty information, photos, and performances and service work; and VaultCard that enables users to tag their instruments. It serves musicians, retailers, repair shops, manufacturers, organizations, professionals, and schools. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Erlanger, Kentucky.

Text and the City

Seed Round in 2012
Text and the City is a mobile marketing platform that offers users access to local information, such as events, news, and mobile coupons, through a mobile application. By integrating text messaging with a conventional website and a mobile-optimized site, the company aims to enhance user engagement and facilitate connections within local communities. The primary objective is to transform how individuals receive information and interact with their surroundings, ensuring that relevant updates are easily accessible and timely.
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