PunchUp Ventures

PunchUp Ventures PunchUP Ventures is the niche, early-stage venture fund that strategically invests in tech startups.

Startup Tip:  No truer words have been spoken! πŸ™ "No matter how impressive your destination is, it's the journey that ma...
07/02/2025

Startup Tip: No truer words have been spoken! πŸ™

"No matter how impressive your destination is, it's the journey that makes it worthwhile!" 🚢🌴

What has your journey taught you? Share your thoughts!

07/01/2025

Big love to Ambrook for crushing it with a $26M Series A raise! πŸŒ±πŸ’°

I’ve been lucky to work with them from the early days, shaping a product built to make life easier for farmers across America.

Ambrook = modern tools for the people who grow our food.

Congrats to the whole team β€” your mission is as inspiring as your ex*****on. πŸ™ŒπŸšœ

πŸ”— Check out the Yahoo Finance article! https://ow.ly/9yvh50Wjb4k

Startup Advice  #314 - Consistency is the quiet force behind every extraordinary achievement! Repeat this quote every da...
06/26/2025

Startup Advice #314 - Consistency is the quiet force behind every extraordinary achievement! Repeat this quote every day. πŸ₯Š

Just think about the : Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Simone Biles, to name a few. Who else would you add to this list? Please leave their name as a comment below. πŸš€

πŸ’₯

πŸš€ Startups, beware! Early customer wins might boost your confidence, but relying on founder-led sales can create a false...
06/26/2025

πŸš€ Startups, beware! Early customer wins might boost your confidence, but relying on founder-led sales can create a false sense of security. πŸŒͺ️ Check out this great advice from Partner Meka Asonye from First Round Capital. https://ow.ly/6Eml50WgrKU

πŸ’₯As Sam Taylor warns, scaling requires more than luckβ€”it demands a repeatable process. Hiring sellers without this could burn resources with little to show for it.

Hello All VC Platform, Community, and Portfolio Success Managers, don't miss this webinar!!Join Us: Exclusive Webinar on...
02/21/2025

Hello All VC Platform, Community, and Portfolio Success Managers, don't miss this webinar!!

Join Us: Exclusive Webinar on Tax Strategies for VCs that Make-or-Break Portfolio Exits

We're excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, where our industry experts will share valuable insights and practical strategies to help your portfolio companies succeed with tax due diligence during their exits.

**Webinar Details:**

Date: February 27, 2025

Time: 10:00 am PST - 11:00 am PST

REGISTER: https://ow.ly/jra650V4s1J

In this comprehensive session, we'll explore:

- A deep dive into Federal & State Compliance and how it impacts your business - discover proven methodologies that have helped organizations achieve both State & Federal Compliance, especially when hiring remote employees. How to document your QSBS status for investors. And transfer pricing strategies for when you go international.

- The latest trends and innovations in Sales & Use Tax Compliance, including real-world case studies and actionable insights you can implement immediately. SaaS is now being treated as SaaP (Software as a Product), when you should collect and remit sales and use tax.

- Essential strategies for your R&D Tax Credits, presented by our Corporate Tax Incentives expert, who brings over 30 years of industry experience. You should not have to pay for audit support when filing an R&D Tax Credit.

- Interactive Q&A session where you can get personalized answers to your most pressing questions about any of the tax issues you may be experiencing.

**Why Attend?**

Not only will you gain exclusive insights from industry leaders, but you'll also receive:

- Complimentary tax advice and strategies to help you navigate this complex and tedious topic.

- You can access the recorded session to refer back to and review with your team.

- Special offers from each expert speaker will help you assess your tax status and β€œstate of the union.”

**Limited spots available!**

Can't make it? Register anyway, and we'll send you the recording. https://ow.ly/jra650V4s1J

P.S. Forward to or tag someone who might benefit from this webinar!

Don't you forget it! πŸ₯ŠLoving yourself will make you UNSTOPPABLE.❀️
01/16/2025

Don't you forget it! πŸ₯Š

Loving yourself will make you UNSTOPPABLE.❀️

❀️ Our founder, Frank Mastronuzzi, was interviewed by ABC 7 Chicago about the  . Check it out: https://abc7chicago.com/v...
01/15/2025

❀️ Our founder, Frank Mastronuzzi, was interviewed by ABC 7 Chicago about the . Check it out: https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/15779598/

The team at Punch Financial continues to send our support to all the first responders and firefighters who have been fighting these horrific fires tirelessly.

Our hearts are very heavy for all the families that have been affected. We know lots of people who have lost everything. So we continue to donate clothes, food, money, and our time to as many organizations in LA as possible. ❀️

πŸŽ‰πŸΎ Happy National Dress Up Your Pet Day! 🎊✨ It’s time to unleash your creativity and pamper your furry friends with fabu...
01/14/2025

πŸŽ‰πŸΎ Happy National Dress Up Your Pet Day! 🎊✨

It’s time to unleash your creativity and pamper your furry friends with fabulous outfits! Whether it’s a dapper tux for Mr. Whiskers or a princess gown for Bella, let their unique personalities shine!

Share your pet's stylish look below! πŸ’–πŸ‘‡πŸΆ

πŸŽ‰ Happy National Clean Off Your Desk Day! πŸŽ‰ Let's kick off the week with fresh vibes and clear minds! πŸš€βœ¨ Take a moment t...
01/13/2025

πŸŽ‰ Happy National Clean Off Your Desk Day! πŸŽ‰

Let's kick off the week with fresh vibes and clear minds! πŸš€βœ¨ Take a moment to declutter your workspace, organize those papers, and celebrate the following productivity! πŸ—‚οΈ

Share your before-and-after pics & let’s inspire each other to create a festive, focused environment! πŸ’ͺπŸ’Ό

01/01/2025

πŸ₯Š The team at Punch Financial & PunchUp Ventures wishes our clients, portfolio companies, partners, and service providers a healthy and prosperous 2025!

What are your goals for this year? Share with us in the comments!

We look forward to working with each of you this year and welcome our new clients, portfolio companies, partners, and service providers in 2025!

Happy 2025! πŸ’₯πŸ’₯πŸ’₯

πŸ₯‚βœ¨ Cheers to National Champagne Day! Today, let’s pop those corks and raise our glasses to celebrate life’s special mome...
12/31/2024

πŸ₯‚βœ¨ Cheers to National Champagne Day!

Today, let’s pop those corks and raise our glasses to celebrate life’s special moments. Enjoy the bubbles that bring joy and sparkle to our lives, whether with friends or in cozy solitude.

Here’s to laughter, love, and endless celebrations! πŸ₯³πŸΎ

🚨 Major closure in the tech and accounting industry! This shutdown is a big blow to many clients, and the team at  is wi...
12/30/2024

🚨 Major closure in the tech and accounting industry! This shutdown is a big blow to many clients, and the team at is willing to help any of β€˜s former clients in this predicament during this time of year.

The Accounting service has shut down, leaving 35,000+ U.S. businesses in a lurch! Current and former clients are reeling, as their critical accounting documents are still stored on the platform and cannot be accessed.

Founded in 2012 and backed by heavyweights like and , this shutdown is a big blow! πŸ˜±πŸ’”

Address

548 Market Street Suite 68752
San Francisco, CA
94014

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when PunchUp Ventures posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to PunchUp Ventures:

Share