7.2/10775 votes#1 - Seed Money
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2016
When Miami tech visionary Izzy Morales fails to attract funding for her new cryptocurrency GenCoin, financier Nick Talman funnels dirty money from his embezzling father. Meanwhile, gangster Ronald Dacey finds his money is missing, while cynical FBI agent Phil Rask hunts for Nick’s father.
Director: Ben Ketai
Writer: Ben Ketai
7.6/10602 votes#2 - Ground Floor
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/6/2016
After Ronald threatens Nick and Izzy, they scramble to return his money in cash. Agent Rask's new partner Maddie arrives just in time to ramp up efforts to track Nick's father, Andy Talman. With gang violence in Little Haiti bearing down on his family, Ronald rethinks Izzy's GenCoin pitch.
Director: Ben Ketai
Writer: Ben Ketai
7.6/10549 votes#3 - Proof of Concept
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/6/2016
Nick, Izzy and Ronald's fundraising is off to a slow start, but Ronald spots an opportunity with a neighborhood VIP. Rask and Maddie catch wind of GenCoin just as Andy tells Nick the truth about Rask. Nick makes a promising business connection.
Director: Luis Prieto
Writer: Ben Dubash
8.0/10550 votes#4 - Angel Investor
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/6/2016
Nick makes the pitch of a lifetime, reviving GenCoin. Rask and Maddie’s partnership takes a surprising turn just as Rask forms an unlikely alliance. Ronald gets pulled into a wave of violence with his gang.
Director: Luis Prieto
Writer: Scott Gold
7.8/10499 votes#6 - Bootstrapped
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/6/2016
Rask is forced clean up his mess. Izzy reaches out to an old classmate and finds a promising lead. Taylor’s discovery of Nick’s predicament places GenCoin in serious jeopardy. In the face of disaster, Ronald has a burst of inspiration.
Director: Luis Prieto
Writer: Josh Corbin, Sharon Lennon
8.4/10544 votes#7 - Valuation
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/6/2016
A struggling GenCoin finds a way to set up shop, but Ronald’s plan to put some money in their pockets backfires. An anxious Rask must field questions from his fellow agents. Izzy follows up on an ambitious lead.
Director: Luis Prieto
Writer: Josh Corbin
8.4/10587 votes#8 - Pro Rata
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/6/2016
GenCoin lands a major investor, Alex Bell, who has sketchy ties. Rask makes an opportune discovery about Nick. As Ronald’s status in the gang changes, his son Touie is faced with an agonizing decision.
Director: Ben Ketai
Writer: Josh Corbin
8.0/10508 votes#9 - Hostile Takeover
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/6/2016
Rask hurries to tie up loose ends. Alex drops a bombshell on GenCoin, forcing Izzy into a compromising position. Nick and Ronald bond over their new predicament. Izzy takes a stand, only to find herself on the wrong side.
Director: Ben Ketai
Writer: Scott Gold, Josh Corbin, Paul Leyden
8.5/10625 votes#10 - Recapitalization
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2016
In the season finale, Nick and Izzy hash out their differences. Nick has an ace up his sleeve, leading to a shocking new ally for GenCoin. Rask is faced with the brutal truth about Alex. The Morales family is blindsided by tragedy.
Director: Ben Ketai
Writer: Ben Ketai
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Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:Crackle
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Seed Money" is the best rated episode of "StartUp" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 775 votes. Directed by Ben Ketai and written by Ben Ketai, it aired on 9/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Ground Floor".
