UpLink Annual Impact Report 2026

Accelerating venture growth UpLink accelerates venture growth by connecting ventures to capital, partners and markets, driving revenue growth, product maturity and global expansion while delivering measurable social and environmental impact across critical systems and industries.03 Through its connection to key ecosystem actors and data-driven approach to engagement, UpLink enables ventures to access the right opportunities at the right time. Participation in curated events and targeted introductions enhances their access to strategic resources. These connections expand opportunities for ventures to secure funding needed to scale, form partnerships that support market expansion, and gain customer traction that drives revenue growth. Together, these elements strengthen the long-term sustainability and impact potential of early-stage ventures.Business growth Building on the foundations of an enabling ecosystem, access to capital emerges as a critical lever for accelerating the growth of early-stage ventures. In 2025, ventures collectively raised $858 million, primarily through equity, debt and grant financing from organizations such as Emerald Technology Ventures, Ecolab, Pangaea Ventures, PureTerra Ventures, Forbion and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, among others. Note: Includes all ventures that raised capital in each respective year. Cohorts differ between years. Data is sourced from the UpLink Annual Campaign and complementary online funding datasets.2024 188 ventures2025 138 ventures$742,934,494$858,774,723Figure 7 Total capital raised by ventures in 2024 and 2025 Uplink Annual Impact Report March 2026 19