Uptrust Announces Over $1.3M In Funding For Engineering, Partnerships Teams
Summary
The financing round — comprised of a combination of grants and investment — allows Uptrust to broaden both its engineering and sales capabilities, and to service the growing number of government customers seeking and pursuing assistance in reducing jail populations. The investment will also improve the Uptrust best-in-class product, which ensures people attend mandatory appointments in the criminal justice system by reminding them of their obligations and connecting them to relevant social services. Territory of Guam, Uptrust has reduced FTAs by 50 percent in many of its jurisdictions, saving millions of dollars of taxpayer funds, and ultimately keeping productive citizen lives in tact. Clients will be able to message multiple stakeholders (such as their attorney and social worker) and learn about local opportunities such as free or reduced transportation to court and expungement clinics. By improving relationships within the criminal justice system, Uptrust has proven to keep low-income individuals charged with crimes out of jail on bench warrants and technical violations, while also saving attorneys time and reducing the cost to the municipality, county or state.