# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001847261
**File Stem:** 0001104659-23-021608
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 16933
**Document Hash:** 6325124fbd7b841844704ad7d66bea2e
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-23-021608.hdr.sgml**: 20230214

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-23-021608

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 13G

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230214

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230214

**GROUP MEMBERS**: BRUCE HACK

**GROUP MEMBERS**: GABRIEL SCHILLINGER

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PowerUp Acquisition Corp.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001847345
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** BLANK CHECKS [6770]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** E9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-93583
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23629136

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1200 BROADWAY, FLOOR 3
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10038
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 561-704-8527

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1200 BROADWAY, FLOOR 3
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10038

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PowsedrUp Acquisition Corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20210222
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PowerUp Sponsor LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001847261
- **IRS NUMBER:** 861780096
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 200 BROADWAY, FLOOR 3
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10038
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 561-704-8527

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 200 BROADWAY, FLOOR 3
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10038

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

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**SCHEDULE 13G**

**UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

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**PowerUp Acquisition Corp.**

**(Name of Issuer)**

**Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share**

**(Title of Class of Securities)**

**G7207P103** 

**(CUSIP Number)**

**December 31, 2022**

**(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)**

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Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

◻ Rule 13d-1(b)

◻ Rule 13d-1(c)

⌧ Rule 13d-1(d)

\* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

CUSIP No. G7207P103

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PowerUp Sponsor LLC<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) ◻ (b) ◻<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Delaware<br>|

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 5 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SOLE VOTING POWER<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 6 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SHARED VOTING POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,187,500<sup>(1)</sup> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 7 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 8 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,187,500<sup>(1) (2)</sup><br>|

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,187,500<sup>(1) (2)</sup><br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES See footnote (2) below.<br>◻<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.0%<sup>(1)(2)(3)</sup><br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OO<br>|

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CUSIP No. G7207P103

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bruce Hack<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) ◻ (b) ◻<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 5 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SOLE VOTING POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 6 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SHARED VOTING POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,187,500<sup>(1)</sup> <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 7 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 8 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,187,500<sup>(1) (2)</sup><br>|

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,187,500<sup>(1) (2)</sup><br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES See footnote (2) below.<br>◻<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.0%<sup>(1)(2)(3)</sup><br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN<br>|

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CUSIP No. G7207P103

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gabriel Schillinger<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) ◻ (b) ¨<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 5 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SOLE VOTING POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 6 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SHARED VOTING POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,187,500<sup>(1)</sup> <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 7 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 8 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,187,500<sup>(1) (2)</sup><br>|

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,187,500<sup>(1) (2)</sup><br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES See footnote (2) below.<br>◻<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.0%<sup>(1)(2)(3)</sup><br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN<br>|

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(1) See Item 4. These are the Issuer's Class B ordinary shares issued in a private placement prior to the initial public offering of the Issuer. Terms of these shares are more fully described under the heading "Description of Securities – Founder Shares" in the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-261941). Messrs. Hack and Schillinger are the managing members of PowerUp Sponsor LLC. As such, each of Messrs. Hack and Schillinger has shared voting and investment discretion with respect to the ordinary shares held of record by PowerUp Sponsor LLC and may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the ordinary shares held directly by PowerUp Sponsor LLC. Each of Messrs. Hack and Schillinger disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares other than to the extent he may have a pecuniary interest therein, directly or indirectly.

(2) Excludes 9,763,333 ordinary shares which may be purchased by exercising warrants that are not presently exercisable.

(3) Based on 35,937,500 ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of November 10, 2022 as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 10, 2022.

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| **Item 1(a).** | **Name of Issuer** |

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PowerUp Acquisition Corp. (the "Issuer")

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| **Item 1(b).** | **Address of the Issuer's Principal Executive Offices** |

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188 Grand Street Unit #195, New York, NY 10013

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| **Item 2(a).** | **Names of Persons Filing** |

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PowerUp Sponsor LLC

Bruce Hack

Gabriel Schillinger (collectively, the "Reporting Persons")

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| **Item 2(b).** | **Address of the Principal Business Office, or if none, Residence:** |

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188 Grand Street Unit #195, New York, NY 10013

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| **Item 2(c).** | **Citizenship** |

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PowerUp Sponsor LLC is a limited liability company formed in Delaware.

Each of Mr. Hack and Mr. Schillinger is a citizen of the United States of America.

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| **Item 2(d).** | **Title of Class of Securities** |

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Class A Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 par value per share.

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| **Item 2(e).** | **CUSIP Number** |

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G7207P103

**Item 3.** **If this statement is filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:**

◻ (a) Broker or Dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange Act.

◻ (b) Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(b) or the Exchange Act.

◻ (c) Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Exchange Act.

◻ (d) Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act.

◻ (e) An Investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1 (b)(1)(ii)(e).

◻ (f) An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d 1(b)(1)(ii)(f).

◻ (g) A Parent Holding Company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d 1(b)(1)(ii)(g).

◻ (h) A Savings Association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

◻ (i) A Church Plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under Section 3 (c)(14) of the Investment Company Act.

◻ (j) Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1 (b)(1)(ii)(j).

Not applicable

**Item 4.** **Ownership**

The responses to Items 5-11 of the cover pages of this Schedule 13G are incorporated herein by reference.

As of December 31, 2022, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own 7,187,500 of the Issuer's Class A ordinary shares, representing 20.0% of the total of ordinary shares issued and outstanding. The terms of the Class B ordinary shares are more fully described under the heading "Description of Securities – Founder Shares" in the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-261941).

The percentage of the Class A ordinary shares held by the Reporting Persons is based on 35,937,500 ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of November 10, 2022 as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 10, 2022.

PowerUp Sponsor LLC is the record holder of the shares reported herein. Messrs. Hack and Schillinger are the managing members of PowerUp Sponsor LLC. As such, each of Messrs. Hack and Schillinger has shared voting and investment discretion with respect to the ordinary shares held of record by PowerUp Sponsor LLC and may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the ordinary shares held directly by PowerUp Sponsor LLC. Each of Messrs. Hack and Schillinger disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares other than to the extent he may have a pecuniary interest therein, directly or indirectly.

**Item 5.** **Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class**

Not Applicable

**Item 6.** **Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person**

Not Applicable

**Item 7.** **Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company or Control Person**

Not Applicable

**Item 8.** **Identification and Classification of Members of the Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 9.** **Notice of Dissolution of Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 10.** **Certification**

Not Applicable

**SIGNATURE**

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

DATED: February 14, 2023

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|:---|:---|
| **PowerUp Sponsor LLC**, | **PowerUp Sponsor LLC**, |
| a Delaware limited liability company | a Delaware limited liability company |
| By: | /s/ Bruce Hack |
|  | Name: Bruce Hack |
|  | Title: Manager |
| By: | /s/ Gabriel Schillinger |
|  | Name: Gabriel Schillinger |
|  | Title: Manager |
| /s/ Bruce Hack | /s/ Bruce Hack |
| Bruck Hack | Bruck Hack |
| /s/ Gabriel Schillinger | /s/ Gabriel Schillinger |
| Gabriel Schillinger | Gabriel Schillinger |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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| **Exhibit<br> No.** | **Description** |
| [99.1](tm236808d1_ex99-1.htm) | [Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2023 by and among PowerUp Sponsor LLC, Bruce Hack and Gabriel Schillinger](tm236808d1_ex99-1.htm) |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**EXHIBIT 99.1**

**JOINT FILING AGREEMENT**

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13G (including any and all amendments thereto) with respect to the Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value per share, of PowerUp Acquisition Corp., and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement shall be included as an exhibit to such joint filings.

The undersigned further agree that each party hereto is responsible for the timely filing of such Statement on Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the accuracy and completeness of the information concerning such party contained therein; provided, however, that no party is responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information concerning any other party, unless such party knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

This Joint Filing Agreement may be signed in counterparts with the same effect as if the signature on each counterpart were upon the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of February 14, 2023.

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|:---|:---|
| **PowerUp Sponsor LLC**, | **PowerUp Sponsor LLC**, |
| a Delaware limited liability company | a Delaware limited liability company |
| By: | /s/ Bruce Hack |
|  | Name: Bruce Hack |
|  | Title: Manager |
| By: | /s/ Gabriel Schillinger |
|  | Name: Gabriel Schillinger |
|  | Title: Manager |
| /s/ Bruce Hack | /s/ Bruce Hack |
| Bruce Hack | Bruce Hack |
| /s/ Gabriel Schillinger | /s/ Gabriel Schillinger |
| Gabriel Schillinger | Gabriel Schillinger |

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