Upside Partnership is a seed-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in purpose-driven founders who are committed to building high-potential companies. Founded by Kent Goldman, a former partner at First Round Capital, the firm emphasizes a partnership model where every founder they back becomes a partner in the fund, fostering a community that shares in each other's successes and challenges. This approach allows for transparent and aligned support, with the firm typically making an initial investment of $500,000 and reserving 70% of their fund to support founders in later funding rounds.

Notably, Upside Partnership often serves as the first institutional investor in over 50% of their investments, demonstrating their commitment to early-stage companies.