Who We Are

Upright is building the future of real estate lending. Offering a fully integrated, self-servicing platform where deals can be analyzed, funded, and managed with speed, accuracy, and transparency ,we serve both the professionals creating real estate value and the teams that power the lending process. Our aim is to be the industry’s most trusted partner, enabling developers, borrowers, originators, credit professionals, and operational teams to achieve growth, deliver results, and build enduring success.

Our platform brings together market-leading capital, proprietary technology, standardized processes, and aligned incentives into one seamless experience. At Upright, independence and support are not trade-offs. They are part of the same promise.

With over $3 billion originated, $30 million invested in systems and infrastructure, and a decade of proven performance through all market cycles, we have the experience to deliver. We are expanding with a platform designed for scale and a model built for mutual success.
We simplify real estate lending through scale, technology, and a culture of shared ownership. Our mission is to connect people, processes, and capital in a way that delivers better outcomes for borrowers and sustainable growth opportunities for our teams.

What We Believe

We believe the future of lending belongs to the people closest to value creation—those building and improving properties, structuring and funding transactions, managing risk, and delivering results. Upright exists to enhance these capabilities, providing the capital, tools, and expertise needed to succeed, whether you are bringing a project to life or advancing your career in real estate finance.
We are building a sustainable ecosystem where borrowers achieve their goals, teams operate with clarity and purpose, and every transaction benefits from the combined strength of industry knowledge, reliable capital, and efficient execution. Upright is a platform where expertise and action meet to create lasting value in real estate finance.

Where We're Located

We're a hybrid workplace, with offices in Cleveland, OH and teammates  throughout the U.S. who support local real estate entrepreneurs and investors.