ECGI Holdings Launches Uplist Ventures to Accelerate Public-Ready Startups
ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI) has launched Uplist Ventures (uplist.vc), a new investment initiative targeting pre-seed through Series B startups. The venture focuses on revenue-generating companies growing at 20-50% annually that are often overlooked by traditional VCs seeking 20% monthly growth. Uplist Ventures will primarily invest in AI, SaaS, vertical software, healthcare technology, and blockchain sectors.
Investment criteria include: Seed stage companies must show product-market fit with $10K+ MRR, while Series A & B candidates need $5M+ in ARR, 25% YoY growth, and LTV at least 3x CAC. The initiative aims to create a pipeline for ECGI's uplisting vision by providing startups access to capital markets, regulatory compliance support, and operational guidance.
ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI) ha lanciato Uplist Ventures (uplist.vc), una nuova iniziativa di investimento rivolta a startup dalla fase pre-seed fino alla Serie B. Il venture si concentra su aziende che generano ricavi e crescono dal 20 al 50% annuo, spesso trascurate dai tradizionali VC che cercano una crescita mensile del 20%. Uplist Ventures investirà principalmente nei settori AI, SaaS, software verticale, tecnologia sanitaria e blockchain.
I criteri di investimento prevedono che le aziende in fase Seed dimostrino un product-market fit con un MRR superiore a 10K$, mentre i candidati di Serie A e B devono avere un ARR superiore a 5M$, una crescita annua del 25% e un LTV almeno triplo rispetto al CAC. L’iniziativa mira a creare un flusso di startup per la visione di uplisting di ECGI, offrendo accesso ai mercati dei capitali, supporto nella conformità normativa e guida operativa.
ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI) ha lanzado Uplist Ventures (uplist.vc), una nueva iniciativa de inversión dirigida a startups desde la etapa pre-semilla hasta la Serie B. El fondo se enfoca en empresas que generan ingresos y crecen entre un 20% y 50% anual, que a menudo son ignoradas por los VC tradicionales que buscan un crecimiento mensual del 20%. Uplist Ventures invertirá principalmente en sectores de IA, SaaS, software vertical, tecnología sanitaria y blockchain.
Los criterios de inversión incluyen que las empresas en etapa Seed deben mostrar ajuste producto-mercado con un MRR superior a $10K, mientras que los candidatos de Serie A y B necesitan más de $5M en ARR, un crecimiento interanual del 25% y un LTV al menos 3 veces el CAC. La iniciativa busca crear un flujo de startups para la visión de uplisting de ECGI, proporcionando acceso a mercados de capital, apoyo en cumplimiento regulatorio y orientación operativa.
ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI)는 프리시드부터 시리즈 B까지의 스타트업을 대상으로 하는 새로운 투자 이니셔티브 Uplist Ventures (uplist.vc)를 출범했습니다. 이 벤처는 연간 20-50% 성장하는 매출 창출 기업에 집중하며, 월 20% 성장을 추구하는 전통적인 벤처캐피탈이 종종 간과하는 기업들을 타깃으로 합니다. Uplist Ventures는 주로 AI, SaaS, 수직 소프트웨어, 헬스케어 기술, 블록체인 분야에 투자할 예정입니다.
투자 기준은 시드 단계 기업은 월 1만 달러 이상의 MRR로 제품-시장 적합성을 보여야 하며, 시리즈 A 및 B 후보는 연간 반복 매출(ARR) 500만 달러 이상, 연간 25% 성장, LTV가 CAC의 최소 3배여야 합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 스타트업에 자본 시장 접근, 규제 준수 지원, 운영 가이드를 제공하여 ECGI의 업리스트 비전을 위한 파이프라인을 구축하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
ECGI Holdings (OTC : ECGI) a lancé Uplist Ventures (uplist.vc), une nouvelle initiative d’investissement ciblant les startups de la phase pré-amorçage jusqu’à la série B. Ce fonds se concentre sur des entreprises générant des revenus et croissant de 20 à 50 % par an, souvent négligées par les VC traditionnels recherchant une croissance mensuelle de 20 %. Uplist Ventures investira principalement dans les secteurs de l’IA, du SaaS, des logiciels verticaux, des technologies de santé et de la blockchain.
Les critères d’investissement exigent que les entreprises en phase Seed démontrent un product-market fit avec un MRR supérieur à 10 000 $, tandis que les candidats en série A et B doivent présenter un ARR supérieur à 5 M$, une croissance annuelle de 25 % et un LTV au moins trois fois supérieur au CAC. L’initiative vise à créer un pipeline pour la vision d’uplisting d’ECGI en offrant aux startups un accès aux marchés de capitaux, un soutien à la conformité réglementaire et un accompagnement opérationnel.
ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI) hat Uplist Ventures (uplist.vc) ins Leben gerufen, eine neue Investmentinitiative, die sich auf Startups von der Pre-Seed- bis zur Serie-B-Phase konzentriert. Der Fokus liegt auf umsatzgenerierenden Unternehmen mit einem jährlichen Wachstum von 20-50 %, die von traditionellen VCs, die 20 % monatliches Wachstum anstreben, oft übersehen werden. Uplist Ventures wird vor allem in die Bereiche KI, SaaS, vertikale Software, Gesundheitstechnologie und Blockchain investieren.
Die Investitionskriterien sehen vor, dass Seed-Stage-Unternehmen einen Product-Market-Fit mit über 10.000 $ MRR nachweisen müssen, während Kandidaten der Serie A & B einen ARR von über 5 Mio. $, 25 % jährliches Wachstum und einen LTV von mindestens dem Dreifachen des CAC vorweisen müssen. Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, einen Pipeline für ECGIs Uplisting-Vision zu schaffen, indem Startups Zugang zu Kapitalmärkten, Unterstützung bei der Einhaltung von Vorschriften und operative Anleitung geboten wird.
- Creation of new revenue stream through venture investments
- Strategic pipeline for future ECGI spinouts and subsidiaries
- Unique competitive advantage offering public market access to startups
- Focus on profitable companies with proven business models
- Venture investments carry inherent high risk
- No immediate revenue impact disclosed
- Potential capital requirements for investments not specified
- Competition from established venture capital firms
IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- ECGI Holdings Inc. (OTC: ECGI), a diversified holding company focused on viticulture, equestrian markets, and emerging innovation, today announced the launch of Uplist Ventures (uplist.vc), a new initiative to identify, support, and scale overlooked startups with the potential to enter public markets.
Uplist Ventures will invest in pre-seed through Series B companies, with a preferred focus on those at the Series A and B stages. The firm is targeting startups that are already revenue-generating but fall outside the radar of traditional VCs that demand unsustainable month-over-month hypergrowth.
“Uplist Ventures is more than a capital vehicle, it’s a strategic pipeline for ECGI’s long-term uplisting vision,” said Simon Yu, CEO of ECGI Holdings. “We’re building a portfolio of high-quality companies that can be incubated, matured, and ultimately brought to the public markets through ECGI.”
Bridging a Market Gap
Most venture capital firms demand
Uplist Ventures sees this as an opportunity to deliver value both to founders and to ECGI’s shareholders.
Strategic Advantage: A Public Exit Path
Unlike traditional venture firms, ECGI provides more than capital. As a public company, ECGI offers startup founders a unique path to liquidity and visibility that most private VCs can’t match. Through its public structure, ECGI can offer qualified startups:
- Access to capital markets and alternative liquidity paths
- Support in preparing for uplisting and regulatory compliance
- Operational guidance and public-market credibility
- A long-term partnership aligned with shareholder value creation
By identifying companies with strong fundamentals and helping them scale within the public arena, ECGI aims to transform Uplist Ventures into a feeder system for future ECGI spinouts or subsidiaries.
Sector Focus and Criteria
Uplist Ventures will focus on sectors where innovation meets demand: artificial intelligence (AI), SaaS, vertical software, healthcare technology, and blockchain. Evaluation criteria will prioritize disciplined execution and customer traction.
Seed Stage Criteria:
- Proven product-market fit and early revenue (
$10 K+ MRR) - Founder-market fit and clear vision
- Measurable early adoption and feedback loop
Series A & B Criteria:
$5 million + in ARR- Minimum
25% YoY revenue growth - Efficient unit economics (LTV at least 3x CAC)
“Uplist Ventures gives us a dedicated platform to engage with the startup and venture capital ecosystem in a more focused way,” said Jamie Steigerwald, President of ECGI. “Simon’s already begun conversations with founders and early investors, and we’re seeing strong alignment with our strategy. Our goal is to make our first investment soon and continue building momentum from there. We’re building something built to last, and we’re just getting started.”
About ECGI
ECGI Holdings, Inc., through its Uplist Ventures initiative, is a diversified holding company that blends elements of venture capital and private equity. The company focuses on early-stage startups in artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare technology, blockchain, vertical software, and other innovation-driven sectors. Uplist Ventures seeks out companies with strong fundamentals and long-term potential to thrive in the public markets through accelerated, alternative paths to scale.
ECGI’s Current Investments:
In viticulture, ECGI owns and manages Vintner's Caldera Ranch, a five-acre vineyard in Lake County, California, specializing in Petite Sirah. This bold and rich wine caters to the
In the fashion and equestrian sectors, ECGI has strategically invested in Pacific Saddlery, a premier manufacturer and retailer in the
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and ECGI Holdings' expected performance. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Investors are encouraged to review the Company’s filings for additional information.
For more information, please contact:
Jamie Steigerwald
jamie@ecgiholdings.com
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