Union Square Ventures
817 BroadwayNew York, NY 10003
Firm Size
- Assets Under Management (AUM):$3.7 Billion
- Number of Funds:24
- Employees:
- Firm Type:Venture Capital
- Focus Areas:
Software & Technology
Description
Union Square Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm based in New York City, NY. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in early-stage investments in technology-focused startups. They primarily invest in sectors such as internet, mobile, and software, with a strong emphasis on disruptive business models and innovative ideas. Union Square Ventures has funded numerous successful companies, including household names like Twitter, Etsy, and Kickstarter, which have all significantly impacted their respective industries. The firm's investment strategy revolves around identifying exceptional entrepreneurs and partnering with them to build sustainable businesses with long-term value. In addition to providing financial support, Union Square Ventures also offers its portfolio companies strategic guidance and resources to help them overcome challenges and achieve growth. The firm's experienced team brings years of industry expertise and actively engages in fostering a supportive community for its founders. Union Square Ventures has gained a reputation for its forward-thinking approach and commitment to investing in transformative companies. By leveraging their vast network and understanding of emerging trends, they continue to play a vital role in shaping the technology startup ecosystem in New York City and beyond.Latest News
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Jun 13, 2024: UNIGRID Battery announces $12 Million Series A round
UNIGRID Battery, a San Diego -based startup developing advanced sodium-ion batteries, today announced a successful close of an oversubscribed $12 Million Series A funding round. The financing was Co-led by Transition VC and Ritz Venture Capital and joined by new investor Union Square Ventures and existing investor Foothill Ventures. The investment will accelerate and scale-up UNIGRID's battery production to fulfill MWh-scale customer orders in the electric mobility and stationary storage markets.
Mar 26, 2024: Viam Announces $45M Series B Funding for Revolutionary Software Platform Accelerating AI, Data, and Innovation in Robotics, IoT, and Smart Machines
Viam , the software platform for smart machines, today announced that it has closed $45 million in Series B financing. The round includes participation from continuing investors, Union Square Ventures and Battery Ventures. The financing brings Viam's total funding to $87 million .
Feb 29, 2024: Anthro Closes $20M Series A Financing and Completes UN 38.3 Battery Certification
Oct 04, 2023: Blackbird Labs Raises $24 Million Series A Round From a16z, Amex Ventures and More to Help Transform the Way Restaurants Approach Diner Loyalty
Today, Blackbird Labs, a hospitality technology company whose platform helps restaurants directly connect and reward their guests, as well as incentivize these customers to return, announced it has raised a $24 Million Series A round. The round was led by a16z, with participation from Amex Ventures and Bolt by QED, as well as the company's previous seed investors like Union Square Ventures, Shine, Variant, plus leading restaurant groups: Quality Branded, Rustic Canyon Family, Souvla and Brooks Reitz . The new funding will help Blackbird scale operations as it meets an ever growing need from leading restaurants across the country for an all new solution that will help them drive customer loyalty and create new revenue streams.
Sep 13, 2023: Venture Capital Investment Market to grow by USD 737.56 billion from 2022 to 2027, Market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Accel, Agoranov & AH Capital Management LLC,
The venture capital investment market is estimated to grow by USD 737.56 billion from 2022 to 2027, decelerate at a CAGR of 20.88% . The venture capital investment market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies. A few prominent companies that offer venture capital investment market are Accel, Agoranov, AH Capital Management LLC, Balderton Capital UK LLP, Battery Ventures, Caixa Capital Risc SGEIC S.A., Cherry Ventures Management GmbH, Eurazeo, First Round Capital, GGV Capital, Greylock Partners, Hoxton Ventures LLP, Index Ventures UK LLP, Lakestar Advisors GmbH, Seedcamp Investment Management LLP, Sequoia Capital Operations LLC, Target Global, Union Square Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Founders Fund. The report provides a full list of key companies, their strategies, and the latest developments. Download a FREE Sample before buying
Sep 06, 2023: Lydian Raises $12M for Energy-Efficient E-fuels
Lydian , a startup aiming to produce sustainable, CO 2 -derived fuels and chemicals, has announced $12M in new seed funding co-led by Congruent Ventures and Galvanize Climate Solutions. Participating investors included Grok Ventures, Voyager Ventures, Union Square Ventures (USV), Overture VC, and Overlap Holdings. This funding adds to $3M in previously unannounced funding in June 2022 from Congruent, USV, Voyager, and Global Founders Capital. The company plans to use the new funding to build an integrated pilot plant in 2024 which will be capable of producing over 5,000 gallons of SAF per year. Lydian is already producing small quantities of e-fuel in its Cambridge -based lab.
Sep 05, 2023: PayJoy Announces $360M in Funding to Support Growth
PayJoy is excited to announce a successful $360M capital raise, consisting of $150M in Series C equity and $210M in debt. The equity was led by Warburg Pincus, with participation from Invus, Citi Ventures and prior leads Union Square Ventures and Greylock. The debt funding was led by Citi and includes other institutional investors as well as PayJoy's own in-house fund.
Aug 21, 2023: Ghost Raises $30 Million to Help Brands and Retailers Move Surplus Inventory
Ghost , a members-only B2B marketplace for surplus inventory, today announced it has raised $30 million in Series B funding, bringing the total to $68 million to date. Venture capital firm Cathay Innovation led the round with participation from existing investors Union Square Ventures, Equal Ventures and Eniac Ventures. The company will use the funds to hire for several roles in product, engineering and design while developing its platform further to meet rising demand.
Aug 18, 2023: Teamshares Raises $245 Million in Venture Capital to Scale Small Business Employee Ownership
Teamshares Inc ., the market leader for small business employee ownership, announced today it raised a cumulative $245M in previously unannounced equity from leading venture capital firms, including a recent $124 million Series D financing. The Series D round was led by Frank Rotman at QED Investors, with significant participation from existing investors Inspired Capital, Khosla Ventures, Slow Ventures, Spark Capital, and Union Square Ventures.
May 19, 2023: Odyssey Raises $15 Million Series A to Accelerate Emerging Market Energy Transition
Odyssey, a business-in-a-box software platform for distributed energy in emerging markets, today announced the closing of its $15 million Series A round led by Union Square Ventures, with additional participation from Equal Ventures, Twelve Below, Transition, Equator, MCJ Collective, Abstract Ventures, Founder Collective and Climate Capital. The new funding will be used to continue expansion of Odyssey's key product offerings and expand into new markets, including Latin America and Asia.
Apr 11, 2023: Noya Closes $11M Series A To Accelerate the World's Transition to Carbon Negativity With Innovative Direct Air Capture technology (DAC)
Noya PBC , a San Francisco -based climate tech company deploying Direct Air Capture projects to remove society's historic CO2 emissions from the atmosphere, today announced an $11M Series A financing round. The round was led by Union Square Ventures and Collaborative Fund, with participation from Lowercarbon Capital, Fifty Years, MCJ Collective, EQT Foundation, Climate Capital, Nexwell Group, and a confidential university endowment. This investment will allow Noya to hire new team members, expand testing and manufacturing capabilities, and deploy their first commercial pilot later this year.