Uphonest Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2015

AUM

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

UpHonest Capital is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. The firm is led by a team of nine professionals and focuses on providing financial backing to early-stage companies. UpHonest Capital distinguishes itself by offering cross-border access, connecting founders to resources and networks across the world's most valuable and influential VC markets.

The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including consumer tech, enterprise, new brand, new lifestyle, creative content, new e-commerce, productivity, vSaaS, developer tools, robotics, clean energy, agritech, artificial intelligence, and deeptech. UpHonest Capital typically invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with an average check size ranging from $50,000 to $1 million. The firm primarily focuses on investments in the United States, India, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Notable investments by UpHonest Capital include Substack - a subscription-based newsletter platform, Botrista - a beverage solutions provider, Tripalink - a residential brand for students and professionals, The EVERY Company - a producer of animal-free proteins, and Bungalow - a residential real estate platform. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to supporting innovative companies across diverse industries.

Industry

Deeptech AgriTech CleanTech AI Robotics Fintech E-commerce/Marketplace Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Biotechnology Software ClimateTech

Contacts

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Wei GUO Founding Partner

Founding Partner

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Jane DU Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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FAQs about Uphonest Capital

Is Uphonest Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Uphonest Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Uphonest Capital located?

Uphonest Capital is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.

When was Uphonest Capital founded?

Uphonest Capital was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does Uphonest Capital invest in?

Uphonest Capital invests in companies and startups in Deeptech, AgriTech, CleanTech, AI, Robotics, Fintech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Biotechnology, Software, ClimateTech.

What is Uphonest Capital geographical focus of investments?

Uphonest Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Uphonest Capital typically invest in?

Uphonest Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Uphonest Capital investment?

Uphonest Capital usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What are the contacts of Uphonest Capital?

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