Upbeat offers a cloud-based PR platform that uses data science and natural language processing to match vetted story ideas to journalists. The company launched a public beta and says it has worked with more than 300 companies to date. Upbeat accepts roughly 25% of the ideas it receives and pairs its algorithmic matching with two in-house media strategists who sit alongside engineers to coach clients. Customers span tech startups, nonprofits, activists, self-published authors, conferences, and at least one large company with an in-house communications team. CEO Ricky Yean co-founded Upbeat with CTO David Tran; the pair previously launched Crowdbooster. The company aims to reduce friction in engaging PR support and position its platform as a trusted alternative to traditional agencies.

Total raised

$2M

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Jun 2017