UpStart Weekly Rundown - October 24, 2024

LeagueApps Levels Up: Youth Sports Platform Scores Strategic Boost from Accel-KKR and Arctos

LeagueApps, a leader in youth sports management, just landed a strategic equity investment from Accel-KKR, with a supporting assist from Arctos Sports Partners. While the exact amount remains undisclosed, this funding aims to supercharge LeagueApps’ mission of empowering local sports organizers with tools and tech to streamline their leagues, camps, and tournaments. Known for its commitment to enhancing youth sports through its NextUp platform and FundPlay program for underserved communities, LeagueApps is now positioned to further expand its reach and impact. The investment underscores a growing interest in scalable tech solutions for youth sports, as investors see the potential to shape the next generation of sports engagement

Ash Wellness Bags $10M to Bring At-Home Testing to the Big Leagues

Ash Wellness just scored a $10 million Series A, with Merck Global Health Innovation Fund leading the charge. Known for bringing lab-level diagnostics to your living room, Ash is teaming up with healthcare providers to offer easier access to at-home testing. What started as a direct-to-consumer play has evolved into a B2B powerhouse, helping healthcare systems close gaps in care and turning your couch into a clinic. With this funding, they’re not just upleveling their tech—they're reshaping how millions get tested

Rollstack Stacks Up $11M to Save Data Analysts from Copy-Paste Hell

Rollstack just locked in an $11 million Series A, led by Insight Partners, to automate the tedious task of turning raw data into polished slide decks. Instead of manually updating presentations with new numbers, Rollstack connects tools like Tableau or Excel directly to PowerPoint and Google Slides, automating the process. The new funding will drive further AI development, helping teams seamlessly produce data-driven documents, and saving time that analysts can now use for actual analysis

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