Upgraded (YC Summer 2016)

TL;DR: Upgraded is a Y Combinator Summer 2016 startup helps retailers and carriers sell devices on subscription., currently active with a team of 13.

Upgraded helps retailers and carriers sell devices on subscription.

YC ID
1202
YC Batch
Summer 2016
Status
Active
Team size
13
Industry
Consumer, Consumer Electronics
Tags
Fintech, Retail
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/upgraded

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Upgraded helps retailers and carriers sell devices on subscription. Subscribers pay monthly and can upgrade anytime. Smartphones, laptops, tablets and more. Creating and managing these programs involves lender integrations, residual value management and building great software — resellers don’t know how to do this. Upgraded provides the infrastructure to launch immediately, keep customers loyal and cut replacement cycles in half. Device financing is a $541B market globally. US carrier financing grew from $13B to $51B in the last four years. Upgraded partners include Apple, Dixons/Elkjøp, MediaMarkt and Vodafone. Upgraded was founded in 2016. Investors include Y Combinator and GRIL Ventures. Upgraded is led by CEO John Erik Metcalf and CTO Ziad Sawalha.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Upgraded a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. Upgraded was funded by Y Combinator in the Summer 2016 batch. Upgraded helps retailers and carriers sell devices on subscription.

What does Upgraded do?

Upgraded helps retailers and carriers sell devices on subscription. Subscribers pay monthly and can upgrade anytime. Smartphones, laptops, tablets and more. Creating and managing these programs involves lender integrations, residual value management and building great software — resellers don’t know how to do this. Up…

What YC batch was Upgraded in?

Upgraded was part of Y Combinator's Summer 2016 batch.

How big is Upgraded?

Upgraded has a team of 13 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is Upgraded still active?

Upgraded is currently listed as Active with a team of 13 in Y Combinator's directory.

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