Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a prominent seed-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, established in 2008 by Miriam Rivera and Clint Korver. The firm specializes in investing in high-growth and market-leading information technology and internet companies across various sectors, including enterprise IT, fintech, healthcare, education, and consumer goods. Ulu Ventures employs a disciplined, data-driven investment approach that emphasizes diversity and aims to reduce cognitive bias in decision-making processes.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying and supporting diverse founder teams, particularly those led by women, minorities, and immigrants. Ulu Ventures focuses on early-stage companies, primarily at the seed and Series A stages, providing capital and strategic support to help these startups scale and achieve significant market impact. The firm leverages its strong connections to the Stanford University and Silicon Valley ecosystems to source and evaluate investment opportunities.

Over the years, Ulu Ventures has built an impressive portfolio, with ten companies achieving unicorn status and three going public. Notable portfolio companies include Guild Education, BetterUp, Figure, Provenance, ZUM, Homelight, Everlaw, and Palantir Technologies. The firm's commitment to diversity and data-driven decision-making has contributed to its success in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups that have made substantial contributions to their respective industries.