Uplinq Raises $10 Million Series A

Uplinq, a Scottsdale, AZ-based AI-driven financial automation platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has raised $10 million in Series A funding.

The round was led by Next Coast Ventures, with participation from AZ-VC, Live Oak Ventures, and existing investors.

Next Coast Ventures is an Austin-based venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage, high-growth startups located in emerging U.S. technology hubs.

The company will use the funding to enhance its AI capabilities, scale customer acquisition, strengthen infrastructure, and expand its team.

Founded in 2020, Uplinq is a financial technology company dedicated to revolutionizing financial management through AI-powered solutions. The company provides SMBs with AI-driven bookkeeping and tax automation tools. Its platform uses intelligent AI agents to streamline financial operations, including transaction categorization, reconciliation, predictive insights, and tax compliance. It integrates seamlessly with existing financial systems, providing real-time insights and ensuring regulatory compliance. With a hybrid headquarters in Phoenix, Uplinq supports nearly 1,000 small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S., spanning industries from ecommerce and healthcare to logistics and hospitality.

Funding Details

Company: Uplinq, Inc.

Raised: $10.0M

Round: Series A

Funding Date: May 2025

Lead Investor: Next Coast Ventures

Additional Investors: AZ-VC, Live Oak Ventures, Existing Investors

Company Website: http://www.uplinq.com/

Software Category: Bookkeeping & Tax Automation / Financial Management