Uppidy
Mobile apps that enable users to save their smss in the cloud as well as update their facebook statuses via a texting app.
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Based in Washington, D.C., Uppidy operated in the mobile technology space, providing a service to store, search, and share text messages. The company was founded by Joshua M. Konowe, who served as CEO, Francis Knott, and Alex Rudnev, who was the CTO.
The core of Uppidy's business was a free mobile application and desktop solution that allowed users to back up their SMS and text messages to the cloud. This service enabled messages to be searchable from any device by contact, keyword, or subject, addressing the issue of limited phone memory and providing access to texts even without the physical phone. The application was available for Android and BlackBerry, with a desktop browser version accessible for iPhone users. The service also integrated with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to text status updates. The Android application, first available in February 2011, was unpublished from the Google Play store on May 31, 2013.
Uppidy's business model was centered on its free application, which did not feature ads. The company secured funding to support its operations, raising a total of $1.05 million over several seed rounds. Notable funding events include a $300K seed round in November 2011, $200K in March 2012, and an additional $550K in March 2013. Investors in the company included Band of Angels, CIT, New Vantage Group, Harvest Group Holdings, and Fortify Ventures.
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