{"id":29482,"date":"2024-04-16T08:48:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T15:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.getakko.com\/?p=29482"},"modified":"2024-04-16T08:59:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T15:59:42","slug":"akko-acquires-upsie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.getakko.com\/akko-acquires-upsie\/","title":{"rendered":"AKKO Acquires Upsie: Cementing Leadership in the Modern Era of Device Insurance Providers"},"content":{"rendered":"
[SAN FRANCISCO, CA] \u2013 AKKO, industry leader and<\/span> top-rated provider<\/span><\/a> of modern device insurance solutions, proudly announces its acquisition of Upsie, an innovator in the device insurance market. This acquisition reaffirms AKKO’s commitment to driving growth, expanding its market share, and delivering unparalleled customer experiences within the device insurance vertical.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Upsie’s legacy as a brand focused on providing a better value and experience for extended warranty customers and repair providers perfectly complements AKKO’s mission of facilitating the best customer experience in device insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cBuilding Upsie has been an incredible journey in helping hundreds of thousands of customers protect their devices and preserve value,\u201d said Clarence Bethea, founder of Upsie and investor at True Ventures. \u201cAKKO\u2019s acquisition of the company is the next phase of bringing transparency and affordability to product warranties and device insurance. I\u2019m honored to see Upsie continue its mission with the AKKO team, and I\u2019m indescribably grateful for the experience of growing Upsie from an inkling into what it is today. It was a huge team effort.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n With the addition of Upsie to the AKKO family of brands, AKKO is uniquely positioned to deliver a seamless and unparalleled brand experience to hundreds of thousands of customers. AKKO\u2019s rapid growth will be further propelled through the acquisition of Upsie, shining a spotlight on AKKO\u2019s steadfast commitment to product innovation, customer satisfaction, and expansion into new verticals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “AKKO’s acquisition of Upsie cements our leadership in modern device insurance,\u201d said Eric Schneider, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of AKKO. \u201cThis milestone deepens our market reach and user acquisition, building upon our growth and commitment to ensuring unparalleled value for our partners and clients.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Along with the acquisition of Upsie\u2019s brand, AKKO will integrate Upsie\u2019s Independent Repair Network (IRN) with their own <\/span>Authorized Repair Provider Network<\/span><\/a>. This allows AKKO to expand its services, amplifying consumers’ choices for device repairs and replacements. This integration emphasizes AKKO’s commitment to providing comprehensive solutions through its enhanced Authorized Repair Provider Network, providing both consumers and partners with access to the largest network of repair locations across the United States, totaling over 3,000 different options. This integration facilitates greater accessibility to repair services, empowering partners with an expanded service portfolio and enhancing their ability to meet diverse consumer needs efficiently, with the majority of repair stores conveniently located within a 15-minute radius of a customer\u2019s location.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n