Upbeat

Upbeat is a San Francisco-based startup, established in 2016, that is transforming the traditional public relations (PR) model into an on-demand, transparent, and affordable service. The platform offers a dashboard for companies to launch and manage PR campaigns with unprecedented ease and efficiency. Utilizing advanced automation and machine learning, Upbeat has facilitated features in top-tier media outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and more for over 300 companies. Co-founded by Ricky Yean and David Tran, who also founded Crowdbooster, Upbeat has gained backing from influential investors, including Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, Draper Associates, and more, with the most recent $1.50M infusion in a Venture Round investment led by UpHonest Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Y Combinator, Draper Associates, Quest Venture Partners, and others on 07 June 2017. As it operates within the Content Creators industry, Upbeat showcases potential for growth and disruptive innovation in the PR sector.