Union Square Ventures

Union Square Ventures (USV) is a New York City-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments at the edge of large markets undergoing transformation due to technological and societal pressures. The firm targets opportunities that leverage networks, enable new behaviors and business models, and promote rapid experimentation while broadening access to resources like knowledge, capital, and energy. USV maintains a generalist approach across sectors including social media, marketplaces, developer tools, fintech, web3, climate, and health, operating three funds: Core for early-stage internet businesses, Climate for climate mitigation and adaptation, and Opportunity for later-stage situations. With relatively small fund sizes—such as the $275 million core fund in 2022—the firm emphasizes alignment among entrepreneurs, general partners, and limited partners through collaborative, team-based decision-making.