Union Square Ventures
◆ Fund Size
$275M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
United States
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Invest at the edge of large markets being transformed by technological and societal pressures, focusing on large networks of engaged users that create new behaviors and broaden access to information, capital, or well-being[3][4]
◆ About Union Square Ventures
USV manages three fund strategies: Core Fund (internet-enabled businesses, Seed & A), Climate Fund (climate mitigation/adaptation, Seed & A), and Opportunity Fund (later-stage and special situations). The firm maintains relatively small fund sizes, with the most recent (2022) at $275mm[1][3]
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◆ Geography Focus
◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Wenger | Partner | Partner | 𝕏 |
| Andy Weissman | Partner | Partner | 𝕏 |
| Brad Burnham | Managing Partner | Founder | 𝕏 |
| Fred Wilson | Managing Partner | Founder | 𝕏 |
| Jared Hecht | Venture Partner | Venture Partner | 𝕏 |
| Jess Oynick | Head of Talent | Staff | 𝕏 |
| John Buttrick | Partner | Partner | 𝕏 |
| Michael Mignano | General Partner | General Partner | 𝕏 |
| Nick Grossman | General Partner | General Partner | 𝕏 |
| Rebecca Kaden | General Partner | General Partner | 𝕏 |
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◆ FAQ
What does Union Square Ventures invest in?
Union Square Ventures invests in AI Agents, Climate Tech, Fintech, Marketplaces and Social & Community at the seed and series-a stages.
Which geographies does Union Square Ventures focus on?
Union Square Ventures focuses on Global and United States, and is headquartered in United States.
What is Union Square Ventures's typical check size?
Union Square Ventures typically writes checks of $1M to $20M.
Which startups has Union Square Ventures backed?
Union Square Ventures has 3 tracked investments on Fusion42, including Lydian, Gritt and Pascal.