What is UpTurnships?
Founded in 2013, UpTurnships operates as a nonprofit entity focused on bridging the gap between highly motivated, under-resourced college students and successful business careers. The organization achieves this by facilitating paid summer internships and offering robust training and coaching. UpTurnships aims to ensure its interns, referred to as 'Upturns,' are exceptionally prepared to deliver immediate value to their employers, thereby fostering career success and economic mobility.
How much funding has UpTurnships raised?
UpTurnships has raised a total of $42K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$42K
Debt (2021): $42K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in UpTurnships
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for UpTurnships?
With the recent influx of substantial expansion capital, UpTurnships is poised for significant scaling. The organization's strategic focus will likely involve expanding its internship placement programs, enhancing its training curriculum, and potentially broadening its geographic reach. This financing round, occurring at a significant Series B/C stage, indicates investor confidence in UpTurnships' proven model and its capacity to further its impact on student career trajectories and the business community.
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