Uptime secures $3m seed extension from high-profile investors to fuel global growth.
The financing round saw participation from figures such as Huda Kattan and Chad Hurley.
Uptime is a learning platform that condenses key insights from books, courses, and documentaries into five-minute formats. It uses a mix of machine learning and human curation to deliver concise educational content.
Uptime has secured $3m in an extension to its seed round, bringing its total funding to $19m. The latest capital injection came from high-profile backers including Huda Kattan, Chad Hurley, Chris Messina, and Mark Gillespie. The company intends to allocate the new funds toward product development, content creation, and international expansion.
Investor perspective
"Democratising access to education is something I care deeply about and so does the team at Uptime. I’m excited to be joining them on this journey as an investor and board member to create a truly global edtech platform."
Huda Kattan
Founder, HB Investments
Use of funds
- 01Continue product development
- 02Expand into international markets
Investors
Huda Kattan
HB Investments
Jill Denham
Authentum Partners
Chad Hurley
Chad Hurley
Chris Messina
Chris Messina
Mark Gillespie
Mark Gillespie