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Our Company
We're building Upstream, the platform where anyone can back the creators they believe in. By transforming creative success into shared opportunity, we’re closing the gap between talent and capital. Our mission is to give creators the funding to scale their vision, while giving fans and investors a clear stake in their journey — driving ownership, alignment, and lasting success in the creator economy.
Our Team
Turning passion into opportunity.
Janak Bhakta
Janak BhaktaCo-founderThe founder of Upstream, driven by a passion for reshaping how creators access funding. As a musician himself, he experienced the challenges of turning creative work into a sustainable career — an insight that inspired the vision for Upstream. With experience in working in finance and successful startups, Janak is building a platform where fans and investors can share in the success of creators, bridging the gap between talent and capital.
Avi Patel
Avi PatelCo-founderAvi is pursuing a degree in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin and has gained industry experience at Visa, where he worked on developing and optimizing complex financial technologies. Avi combines his engineering proficiency with a passion for the creator economy, driving the development of Upstream’s platform to connect creators with their supporters.
Sahaj Bhakta
Sahaj BhaktaCo-founderSahaj studies Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin and has gained industry experience as an engineer at Google, where he contributed to large-scale technology projects. Sahaj brings both technical expertise and a commitment to building innovative solutions, playing a key role in shaping Upstream’s vision and growth.
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Be part of the movement — contact us today for partnerships and inquiries.
contact@upstreaminvest.net