What is Yup?
Yup is a chat-based mobile tutoring company that provides instant, on-demand access to tutors for students, available 24/7. The service offers highly affordable and convenient one-on-one tutoring in subjects like math, physics, and chemistry, eliminating the need for scheduled in-person meetings. Tutors undergo continuous training in effective teaching methodologies and receive regular feedback. Originally founded as MathCrunch in 2014 in San Francisco, Yup has evolved to meet the growing demand for accessible educational support.
How much funding has Yup raised?
Yup has raised a total of $3.5M across 1 funding round:
Angel/Seed
$3.5M
Angel/Seed (2015): $3.5M with participation from Flood Gate, Slow Ventures, Index Ventures, Formation8 Partners LLC, and Sherpa Capital
Key Investors in Yup
Flood Gate
Floodgate Fund is a venture capital firm that specializes in early stage investments in technology companies, focusing on identifying and backing innovative companies that are considered pattern breakers in the tech industry.
Index Ventures
Index Ventures is a venture firm investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs from seed to IPO, partnering with founders with bold dreams to build enduring companies.
Formation8 Partners LLC
Formation 8 is a venture capital firm that supports top entrepreneurs in building market-leading smart enterprise and energy technology companies, providing operational expertise to help its portfolio companies achieve global scale.
What's next for Yup?
The company's recent major strategic investment, within the context of its enterprise-level funding, suggests Yup is poised for significant scaling and market expansion. This infusion of capital will likely be directed towards enhancing its technological infrastructure, broadening its tutor network, and increasing its market penetration. The focus on strategic investment indicates a potential for partnerships or acquisitions that could further solidify its position in the competitive ed-tech landscape.
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