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We led Uptiq's Series A. Now they've closed a $25M Series B. Here's why we believed — and why we still do. At FirstCapital.vc, our thesis has always centered on one thing: backing companies that don't just ride industry waves — they reshape them. We look for teams building technology that disrupts established markets in ways incumbents can't easily replicate or ignore. About 18 months ago, we made that bet on Uptiq by leading their Series A. Today, watching them close a $25M Series B, we're not surprised. We're proud. https://lnkd.in/eFDDjDzs The problem no one in fintech has fully solved — until now. Financial institutions have spent years chasing the AI promise. Pilots launched. Demos applauded. Strategy decks updated. And yet, when it came to actually deploying AI into the regulated, production-grade workflows that matter most — loan underwriting, credit decisioning, compliance documentation, wealth management operations — most organizations hit the same wall. Why? Because the AI tools being deployed were never designed for this environment. They lack the regulatory awareness that banking demands. They don't connect to core financial systems. They can't produce the audit trails that examiners require. And they were built by people who've never had to navigate the operational complexity of a regional bank or a credit union. Uptiq was founded to solve this — not around the edges, but at the core. Congratulations UPTIQ ! Onwards and Upwards !!

We led Uptiq's Series A. Now they've closed a $25M Series B. Here's why we believed — and why we still do. At FirstCapital.vc, our thesis has always centered on one thing: backing companies that don't just ride industry waves — they reshape them. We look for teams building technology that disrupts established markets in ways incumbents can't easily replicate or ignore. About 18 months ago, we made that bet on Uptiq by leading their Series A. Today, watching them close a $25M Series B, we're not surprised. We're proud. https://lnkd.in/eFDDjDzs The problem no one in fintech has fully solved — until now. Financial institutions have spent years chasing the AI promise. Pilots launched. Demos applauded. Strategy decks updated. And yet, when it came to actually deploying AI into the regulated, production-grade workflows that matter most — loan underwriting, credit decisioning, compliance documentation, wealth management operations — most organizations hit the same wall. Why? Because the AI tools being deployed were never designed for this environment. They lack the regulatory awareness that banking demands. They don't connect to core financial systems. They can't produce the audit trails that examiners require. And they were built by people who've never had to navigate the operational complexity of a regional bank or a credit union. Uptiq was founded to solve this — not around the edges, but at the core. Congratulations UPTIQ ! Onwards and Upwards !!

Happy 2026 to our community, We’ve reached a point where software is no longer static. It learns, it adapts, and—at its best—it helps us move faster toward solutions in science and healthcare that felt out of reach just a few years ago. When I look at the founders we’re backing at FirstCapital.vc, I see a common thread: they aren’t building for the sake of the tech itself. They are building to tackle the "meaningful hard things." Our thesis remains simple: the most lasting value will always come from technology that strengthens human outcomes. We’re entering 2026 with a lot of optimism and a very clear focus. I'm looking forward to another year of building alongside those of you who are brave enough to start from scratch. Wishing you a productive and impactful year ahead. Gans Subramaniam Founder & Managing Partner  FirstCapital.vc