About Upspire Labs | Deep Tech Brand & Web Design Agency

Why We're Here

We began our journey over 25 years ago with just a computer, fueled by the belief that great work comes from caring enough to figure things out. Over time, we learned the power of focus. We directed our impact toward deep tech B2B companies building genuinely novel technologies—from battery innovations to biotech breakthroughs.

We lean into complexity rather than running from it. Our deep curiosity drives us to ask questions technical founders rarely expect from a creative agency, allowing us to truly understand and elevate what they are building.

In 2024, we became Upspire Labs. Our name reflects our mission to inspire growth, while "Labs" captures our experimental, highly collaborative approach. We don't just work for our clients; we work alongside them as colleagues.

What Makes us Different

Speed Without Compromise

We compress 10-12 weeks of traditional agency work into 4-6 week sprints without sacrificing quality or craft. Professional brands delivered through focused, sprint-based execution—because startups can't afford to wait months for credibility.

Curiosity Drives Better Creative

Same quality. Faster execution. Our sprint model delivers professional brand and web design in 6-8 weeks—because we understand deep tech and work at startup speed.

True Collaborative Partnership

You're not a client number—you're a colleague. We act as an extension of your team, rolling up our sleeves alongside you with full transparency. Clients describe us as "responsive and understanding," knowing "exactly what we need," and able to "iterate on the fly."

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The People Behind the Work

We're a small, senior team that works directly with every client. No account managers. No handoffs. The people you meet are the people who do the work.

Rocky Tilney

Founder & Creative Director

Monica Tilney

Managing Director

Zara Francis-Roban

Web & Design

Chris Grau

Web Developer

25 years delivering for deep tech technology companies

We've spent over 20 years working with B2B companies pioneering new technology. Our sprint model is our latest evolution—taking that experience and compressing it into productized, focused engagements. Same team, same quality standards, faster execution.

$2B+ raised by our clients

25 years of deep tech design

Pre-seed to NASDAQ — every stage of the startup journey

Energy tech, biotech, cybersecurity, privacy infrastructure, AI, hardware, and more...

Let’s talk about what you’re building

Whether it’s a full project or a creative pinch-hit, we’d love to hear from you.

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We're the brand and web agency built for deep tech founders — and the VCs who back them.