Upswing

Upswing

Provider of banking-as-a-service solutions

Founded

2021

Headquarters

Mumbai (India)

Status

Series A

Company Details

Upswing Financial Technologies is a cutting-edge Indian fintech company specializing in open finance and banking-as-a-service (BaaS) solutions. The company’s mission is to empower consumer companies and financial institutions to seamlessly launch, integrate and scale differentiated financial products—such as digital savings accounts, deposits and lending services—using secure, scalable and easy-to-integrate API platforms.

Products & Services

  • Open Finance API Platform: Modular, secure APIs enabling banks, fintechs and consumer companies to launch digital savings accounts, deposits, lending and payment products quickly

  • Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) Stack: End-to-end infrastructure for integrating core banking, compliance, KYC and analytics, reducing integration efforts for partners.

  • Wealth & Investment Tools: Advanced data analytics and algorithms for wealth management, investment strategies and financial planning

  • Risk Management & Compliance Solutions: Tools for regulatory compliance, risk assessment and secure data sharing across the financial ecosystem.

  • Custom API Integrations: Tailored development and integration services for enterprise clients needing bespoke financial product solutions.

  • Data Aggregation & Insights: Real-time analytics and reporting for transaction monitoring, fraud detection and business intelligence.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

Upswing operates a B2B SaaS and platform-based business model focused on the financial services ecosystem:

  • Subscription Fees: Recurring revenue from banks, fintechs and enterprises subscribing to Upswing’s open finance platform and API suite for access to core banking, compliance, and analytics tools.

  • Transaction Fees: Charges per transaction processed through its platform, including account openings, deposits, lending and payments.

  • Revenue Sharing & Partnerships: Strategic revenue-sharing agreements with partner financial institutions and fintech companies for co-branded or white-labeled financial products.

  • Data Monetization: Revenue from analytics, reporting and data-driven insights provided to banks, payment processors, and insurers.

  • Custom Development & Integration: Project-based fees for custom API integrations, tailored solutions and ongoing technical support for enterprise clients.

Customer Segmentation

  • Banks & Financial Institutions: Seeking to digitize offerings, improve customer experience and expand reach through embedded finance.

  • Fintech Startups: Leveraging Upswing’s APIs to launch, scale and differentiate new digital banking products.

  • Payment Processors: Using Upswing’s analytics and risk management tools for transaction insights and fraud detection.

  • Insurance Companies: Employing Upswing’s data-driven solutions for risk assessment, policy pricing and underwriting.

  • Large Consumer Tech Companies: Embedding financial services into their platforms to boost engagement and monetization.

Growth Strategy

  • Product Diversification: Continuously developing new modules for deposits, lending, payments and compliance to broaden platform capabilities.

  • Market Expansion: Targeting new geographies and client segments, including Tier II/III banks and international markets.

  • Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with leading banks, fintechs and technology providers to expand network effects and reach.

  • Technology & Talent Investment: Investing in R&D, AI and cybersecurity, while attracting top talent in finance and technology.

  • Customer-Centric Innovation: Prioritizing client feedback, regulatory trends and evolving market needs to stay ahead of the competition.

Key People

Anupam Bagchi

Nihar Gupta

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$8.2 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

2

Latest Funding Round

$4.2 Million, Series A

as of December 13, 2023

Post Money Valuation

$34.5 Million

as of December 13, 2023

Funding Multiple

4.21x

as of December 13, 2023

Investors

QED Investors

and 4 more

Employee Count

42

Similar Companies

Fi

Exit Details

-

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
December 13, 2023Series A$4.2 Million$34.5 Million$491.0 K- Quona, QED Investors
December 23, 2021Seed$4.0 Million$16.1 Million--QED Investors, Capier Investments, Multiply Ventures, Better Capital, Amara VC, Stargazer Growth, Meta Studio Advisors, QED Innovation Labs

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