Uplift Labs, an Artificial intelligence (AI) motion capture startup based in Palo Alto California recently closed a US$5.5 million seed round. Including the US$3 million pre-seed funding, the company has now raised US$8.5m in total.
AST was delighted to support its client Uplift Labs in their recent seed round by leveraging its extensive Asia and Global investor network in sports and sports tech. AST will continue supporting Uplift with strategic growth initiatives and in future investment rounds.
Sukemasa Kabayama, Co-founder and CEO @Uplift Labs: “Loron and JB’s extensive network in Asia and deep expertise in the sports industry really shined through when AST facilitated introductions to key strategic investors with passion and command in sportstech to invest in our recent seed round. We definitely look forward to our continued partnership with AST!”
Uplift provides a single-camera solution that enables 3D motion capture and real-time analysis with just a smartphone. Uplift’s notable clients include: Los Angeles Football Club, several MLB teams, the NBA (part of the “Launchpad” program), and GOLFTEC etc
Investors at this stage in Uplift includes: NBA star Seth Curry, former NFL player David DeCastro, Atma Capital, former NBA All-Star Marc Gasol, Softbank subsidiary Deepcore, Stadia Ventures, Oregon Sports Angels to name a few.
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