Your Funds Are Protected Until Work is Verified.
Your project funds sit in a secure escrow account managed by Upside. Payouts occur only after we verify that work has been completed, costs are legitimate, and every stakeholder is protected.
You're Funding the Project. But Who's Watching the Money?
You've approved the budget, signed the contract, and funded the project. But once money starts flowing to the general contractor, you lose visibility. Are costs legitimate? Are subs getting paid? Is the budget holding?
Without independent financial oversight, you're relying entirely on the contractor to manage your money properly. And when things go wrong — fund diversion, overbilling, liens, abandonment — you're the one left holding the losses.
You wouldn't build without an architect. Why fund a project without a financial partner?
You're paying invoices you can't independently validate
You don't know if subs and suppliers are actually getting paid
Unpaid subs can file liens against your property even if you've paid the GC in full
Projects quietly go over budget with no independent verification until it's too late
Independent Oversight at at Every Step
As your financial partner, we sit between you and the contractor — ensuring every dollar is accounted for:
Secure Escrow
Your project funds are held in a secure escrow account managed by Upside. No party can access funds without independent verification.
Cost Verification
Every invoice is reviewed against actual work completed. Overbilling and fraudulent charges are caught before any money moves.
On-Site Inspections
Periodic site visits independently verify completion progress. Paperwork alone doesn't cut it — we confirm what's actually built.
Direct Sub Payment
Subcontractors and suppliers are paid directly from escrow — not through the general contractor — eliminating the risk of fund diversion.
Lien Prevention
Lien waivers are obtained before funds are released at every stage, keeping your property clean throughout construction.
From Funding to Completion — Every Dollar Tracked
Here's what happens when Upside manages your project funds:
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Project Funds Deposited to Escrow
Your funds are deposited into a secure escrow account managed by Upside. The contractor cannot access these funds directly.
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Contractor Submits Draw Request
When the contractor needs payment, they submit a draw request with supporting documentation — invoices, receipts, and proof of work completed.
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Upside Reviews and Verifies
Our team validates every invoice against actual work completed, catching overbilling and confirming costs are legitimate before any money moves.
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On-Site Inspections
Periodic site visits independently verify completion progress. Paperwork alone doesn't cut it — we confirm what's actually built.
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Subs and Suppliers Paid Directly
Once verified, we pay subcontractors and suppliers directly from escrow. Your money goes to the people actually doing the work.
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Lien Waivers Obtained
Before funds are released at each stage, we secure lien waivers from all paid parties, keeping your property protected.
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Complete Transparency
You get full visibility into where every dollar goes — real-time budget tracking, payment status, and documentation at every step.
Know Exactly Where Every Dollar Goes
Traditional construction finance gives project owners one view: the contractor's invoices. You're making six- and seven-figure decisions based on information controlled by the party you're paying.
With Upside, you get an independent view. We verify costs, track budgets in real-time, and give you complete documentation — so you make decisions based on verified facts, not contractor reports.
Know immediately if a project is trending over budget
Every payment is documented and independently verified
See exactly who has been paid and who hasn't — in real time
Issues are flagged when they're still fixable — not after they've become crises
You wouldn't build without blueprints. Don't fund a project without independent financial oversight.
Full financial visibility and control from groundbreaking to completion.
Protect your next construction project with independent funds administration. Every cost verified, every payment documented, every stakeholder protected.