ECGI’s Uplist Ventures Accepted to TCA, Unlocking Access to Elite Startup Ecosystem
ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI) announced that its investment arm, Uplist Ventures, has been accepted as an affiliate member of TCA Venture Group, one of the most active angel investor networks in the US. TCA has a proven track record with $280 million invested across 545 companies, which have attracted $2.1 billion in follow-on funding and achieved 126 exits, including 17 public listings.
This strategic affiliation grants Uplist Ventures access to a curated pipeline of early- and growth-stage opportunities, particularly in Series A and B rounds. ECGI's current portfolio includes investments in diverse sectors: Payday Fantasy (AI-powered fantasy sports), TrueToForm (AI-powered 3D body measurement), Pacific Saddlery (equestrian products), and Vintner's Caldera Ranch (vineyard and short-term rental).
ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI) ha annunciato che la sua divisione di investimenti, Uplist Ventures, è stata accettata come membro affiliato di TCA Venture Group, una delle reti di investitori angel più attive negli Stati Uniti. TCA vanta un solido storico con 280 milioni di dollari investiti in 545 aziende, che hanno attratto 2,1 miliardi di dollari in finanziamenti successivi e raggiunto 126 exit, tra cui 17 quotazioni pubbliche.
Questa affiliazione strategica offre a Uplist Ventures l'accesso a una pipeline selezionata di opportunità in fase iniziale e di crescita, in particolare nei round di Serie A e B. Il portafoglio attuale di ECGI comprende investimenti in settori diversi: Payday Fantasy (fantasy sport basati su AI), TrueToForm (misurazione corporea 3D con AI), Pacific Saddlery (prodotti equestri) e Vintner's Caldera Ranch (vigneto e affitti a breve termine).
ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI) anunció que su brazo de inversiones, Uplist Ventures, ha sido aceptado como miembro afiliado de TCA Venture Group, una de las redes de inversores ángel más activas en Estados Unidos. TCA tiene un historial comprobado con 280 millones de dólares invertidos en 545 empresas, que han atraído 2.1 mil millones de dólares en financiamiento adicional y logrado 126 salidas, incluyendo 17 ofertas públicas.
Esta afiliación estratégica otorga a Uplist Ventures acceso a una cartera seleccionada de oportunidades en etapas tempranas y de crecimiento, especialmente en rondas Serie A y B. El portafolio actual de ECGI incluye inversiones en sectores diversos: Payday Fantasy (fantasía deportiva impulsada por IA), TrueToForm (medición corporal 3D con IA), Pacific Saddlery (productos ecuestres) y Vintner's Caldera Ranch (viñedo y alquileres a corto plazo).
ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI)는 투자 부문인 Uplist Ventures가 미국에서 가장 활발한 엔젤 투자자 네트워크 중 하나인 TCA Venture Group의 제휴 회원으로 승인되었다고 발표했습니다. TCA는 545개 기업에 2억 8천만 달러를 투자했으며, 이들 기업은 21억 달러의 후속 자금 유치와 126건의 엑시트를 달성했으며, 이 중 17건은 상장입니다.
이 전략적 제휴를 통해 Uplist Ventures는 특히 시리즈 A 및 B 라운드에서 초기 및 성장 단계의 엄선된 투자 기회에 접근할 수 있게 되었습니다. ECGI의 현재 포트폴리오에는 Payday Fantasy (AI 기반 판타지 스포츠), TrueToForm (AI 기반 3D 신체 측정), Pacific Saddlery (승마용품), Vintner's Caldera Ranch (포도밭 및 단기 임대) 등 다양한 분야의 투자가 포함되어 있습니다.
ECGI Holdings (OTC : ECGI) a annoncé que sa branche d'investissement, Uplist Ventures, a été acceptée en tant que membre affilié du TCA Venture Group, l'un des réseaux d'investisseurs providentiels les plus actifs aux États-Unis. TCA affiche un bilan solide avec 280 millions de dollars investis dans 545 entreprises, ayant attiré 2,1 milliards de dollars de financements complémentaires et réalisé 126 sorties, dont 17 introductions en bourse.
Cette affiliation stratégique offre à Uplist Ventures un accès à un pipeline sélectionné d'opportunités en phases de démarrage et de croissance, notamment lors des levées de fonds de série A et B. Le portefeuille actuel d'ECGI comprend des investissements dans divers secteurs : Payday Fantasy (fantasy sports propulsés par IA), TrueToForm (mesure corporelle 3D assistée par IA), Pacific Saddlery (produits équestres) et Vintner's Caldera Ranch (vignoble et locations de courte durée).
ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI) gab bekannt, dass seine Investment-Sparte, Uplist Ventures, als assoziiertes Mitglied der TCA Venture Group aufgenommen wurde, einem der aktivsten Angel-Investor-Netzwerke in den USA. TCA kann eine nachgewiesene Erfolgsbilanz vorweisen mit 280 Millionen US-Dollar, die in 545 Unternehmen investiert wurden, welche 2,1 Milliarden US-Dollar an Folgefinanzierungen angezogen und 126 Exits erzielt haben, darunter 17 Börsengänge.
Diese strategische Partnerschaft verschafft Uplist Ventures Zugang zu einem kuratierten Portfolio von Früh- und Wachstumsphasen-Investitionen, insbesondere in Serie A und B Runden. Das aktuelle Portfolio von ECGI umfasst Investitionen in verschiedene Sektoren: Payday Fantasy (KI-gestützte Fantasy-Sportarten), TrueToForm (KI-gestützte 3D-Körpervermessung), Pacific Saddlery (Reitsportartikel) und Vintner's Caldera Ranch (Weingut und Kurzzeitvermietung).
- Access to TCA's elite network that has invested over $280M across 545 companies
- Exposure to high-quality deal flow typically reserved for institutional investors
- Strategic positioning for identifying potential IPO candidates and rollup opportunities
- Diversified portfolio across multiple high-growth markets including AI, healthcare tech, and blockchain
- Company trades on OTC markets, indicating lower tier exchange listing
- Early-stage investment focus carries inherent high risk
- Potential dilution risk from future portfolio company investments
IRVINE, Calif., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- ECGI Holdings Inc. (OTC: ECGI), a diversified holding company focused on innovation and growth, today announced that its investment arm, Uplist Ventures, was accepted as an affiliate member of TCA Venture Group (formerly Tech Coast Angels). This move positions Uplist Ventures to access one of the most active angel investor networks in the United States, providing exclusive visibility into high-quality early- and growth-stage opportunities.
TCA Venture Group has invested over
As an affiliate, Uplist Ventures gains access to a highly curated pipeline of opportunities typically reserved for institutional players. This strategic relationship is designed to diversify its investment portfolio and identify promising Series A and B startups for potential investment, rollup strategies, and future IPO opportunities.
“This affiliation reflects our strategy to align with respected players in the venture community,” said Simon Yu, CEO of ECGI Holdings. “By working alongside TCA, we gain a window into deals that can accelerate our growth ambitions. It gives us another lever to identify companies with high-growth potential and explore pathways to uplist future portfolio companies.”
The move underscores Uplist Ventures’ focus on disciplined, forward-looking growth while strengthening its credibility within the venture and capital markets ecosystem.
About ECGI dba Uplist Ventures
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:
Payday Fantasy, powered by AI at its core, brings together the best of Discord, DraftKings, and Twitch to create an entirely new betting journey, turning fantasy sports into a fun, shared experience instead of a solo game in the
TrueToForm is a patented artificial intelligence (AI)-powered 3D body measurement software-as-a-service (SaaS) for ready-to-wear apparel fitting and made-to-measure apparel design and manufacturing, a combined
Pacific Saddlery is a premier manufacturer and retailer in the
Vintner's Caldera Ranch is a five-acre vineyard located in Lake County, California, specializing in Petite Sirah and serving as a short-term rental property, tapping into the
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