Upsolve
| Company type | Nonprofit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Legal aid, Financial services |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Rohan Pavuluri, Jonathan Petts, Mark Hansen |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Online bankruptcy filing assistance, Financial education |
Upsolve is a nonprofit digital service aimed at assisting low-income individuals in navigating the process of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
History
Established in 2016 by Rohan Pavuluri—who was then conducting research at Harvard Law School's Access to Justice Lab—alongside attorney Jonathan Petts and software developer Mark Hansen, Upsolve obtained initial funding from Y Combinator,[1] the Legal Services Corporation, the Robin Hood Foundation, Harvard University,[2] and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
Starting with a focus on New York City residents, Upsolve later broadened its reach across the United States. By 2025, the platform had assisted over 16,000 households in discharging more than $700 million in debt.[1]
Services
The primary service offered by Upsolve is a complimentary online tool that facilitates bankruptcy filing. Prospective users begin by completing an eligibility screener on the website. Those who qualify provide detailed financial information, which Upsolve’s system uses to automatically fill out the required bankruptcy documents. Once reviewed, clients print and file their forms independently with the court. This entire process is available free of charge.
Beyond filing assistance, Upsolve offers educational content online that covers bankruptcy and debt management topics, promoting financial education and empowering users to make well-informed choices.