Union Labs Ventures
Description
Union Labs Ventures, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, is a specialized DeepTech Seed-stage venture capital firm. The firm is dedicated to backing founders who are developing foundational technologies for industrial applications. Their investment thesis centers on "hard tech" solutions that address real-world problems across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced materials, and biotechnology. They aim to identify and support companies that are building the next generation of critical infrastructure and enterprise solutions.
Union Labs Ventures primarily focuses on Seed-stage investments, often leading rounds and actively participating in the strategic development of their portfolio companies. The firm seeks out startups that demonstrate strong technical innovation and a clear path to commercialization within industrial contexts. Their hands-on approach involves providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to their network, helping deep tech companies navigate the complex journey from research and development to market adoption.
To date, Union Labs Ventures has successfully raised two funds, each amounting to $40 million, bringing their total assets under management to $80 million. They are active investors, having made over 50 investments since their inception. For initial engagements, Union Labs typically writes first checks ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million, positioning themselves as a crucial early-stage partner for ambitious deep tech ventures. Their commitment to industrial deep tech underscores their belief in the transformative potential of these technologies to reshape industries.
Investor Profile
Union Labs Ventures has backed more than 21 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Estonia.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sustainability.
- Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (48%)
- Pre Seed (24%)
- Series A (19%)
- Series B (10%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- Estonia (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Sustainability
- Information Technology
- Supply Chain Management
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing
- Geospatial
- Mapping Services
- Remote Sensing
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