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Founded in 2018 by Eric Hornung and Jay Clouse, Upside.fm is a venture capital firm and podcast network based in the United States. The firm has invested in 128 companies and focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in regions outside traditional tech hubs. Upside.fm has produced over 200 podcast episodes featuring insights from founders, investors, and community builders.
Upside primarily invests in pre-seed, seed, and seed+ (extension) stage companies located outside of Silicon Valley. The firm emphasizes media coverage and insights into startup ecosystems across the United States, aiming to highlight opportunities in overlooked markets.
Upside.fm has featured interviews with 128 founders from 71 different cities, including notable companies like Powerspike, which connects brands and creators on Twitch, and Foodnerd, focused on making nutrient-dense superfoods more accessible.
To pitch Upside.fm, email your deck to eric@upside.fm or jay@upside.fm.
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