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Union Square Ventures

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Union Square Ventures (USV) is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies, primarily focusing on those leveraging network effects. While not a traditional infrastructure investor, USV has a significant 'Climate' thesis, backing companies that aim to decarbonize the economy and build the next generation of energy and climate infrastructure through innovative software and hardware solutions.

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Founded 2003
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Strategic Overview

  • USV's infrastructure focus is primarily through its 'Climate' thesis, investing in technology companies that enable decarbonization and energy transition rather than direct ownership of physical infrastructure assets.
  • The firm seeks companies leveraging network effects, which translates to platforms and software solutions even within the climate and energy sectors.
  • Their investment strategy is early-stage (Seed to Series B/C), providing capital to innovative startups aiming to disrupt traditional energy and infrastructure models.

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Key People

Albert Wenger
Managing Partner
Brad Burnham
Managing Partner
Fred Wilson
Managing Partner
Andy Weissman
Managing Partner
Rebecca Kaden
Managing Partner

Track Record

21
Years Active

Detailed Analysis

Sectors
Energy TransitionDigital/Telecom
Technologies
Solar PVGeothermalGreen HydrogenBattery StorageTransmissionCarbon Capture
Geographies
North America
Deal Stage
Greenfield

Portfolio Companies

Arcadia — Energy TransitionFervo Energy — Energy TransitionAmogy — Energy TransitionBlocPower — Energy TransitionPatch — Energy TransitionNoya — Energy TransitionWatershed — Energy TransitionHeirloom — Energy TransitionTwelve — Energy TransitionCharm Industrial — Energy Transition

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