Union Square Ventures
Not publicly disclosed in reviewed sources · seed, series-a · US, Global
Union Square Ventures is an active vc investing at seed, series-a across US, Global. Current capital evidence: Six core early-stage funds and three opportunity funds; latest sizes not published on the reviewed page. Public founder access is the firm email info@usv.com; exact ownership and selection rates remain unknown unless stated below.
Tier 1 · ranked #21nycthesis-driven
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Key facts
| Fund size | Six core early-stage funds and three opportunity funds; latest sizes not published on the reviewed page |
| Stage | seed, series-a |
| Typical first check | Not publicly disclosed in reviewed sources |
| Sectors | consumer, fintech, crypto, climate, enterprise |
| Geography | US, Global |
| Status | unknown |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Thesis-driven NYC firm known for networks, crypto and climate. This 2026-08-10 pass verified the current official team, strategy or portfolio presence and separated published behavior from private fund mechanics.
How the application really works
The full team discusses opportunities as a group and does not vote; founders receive feedback within 24 hours after the full-team pitch.
Tips
- Lead with fit to seed / series-a and US / Global.
- Route to a named investor whose official remit matches the company; do not infer an email pattern.
- Reference why the company fits the current capital mandate (Six core early-stage funds and three opportunity funds; latest sizes not published on the reviewed page).
Watch out for
- Outside the stated stage, sector or deployment geography.
- Treating a media, LP or generic corporate contact as a founder pitch route.
- Assuming unpublished check, ownership or decision-speed data is guaranteed.
Track record
- Official portfolio history includes Coinbase, Etsy, Duolingo and Twitter/X.
- Twitter — listed portfolio evidence; verify company-level outcome details before scoring an exit.
- Coinbase — listed portfolio evidence; verify company-level outcome details before scoring an exit.
- Etsy — listed portfolio evidence; verify company-level outcome details before scoring an exit.
- Duolingo — listed portfolio evidence; verify company-level outcome details before scoring an exit.
No acceptance rate or funnel conversion was published in the reviewed official sources.
Investment thesis
Invest in networks that broaden access to knowledge, capital and wellbeing.
How to reach them
- Email: info@usv.com
- Twitter/X: @usv
- Published firm route: info@usv.com
Notable portfolio
TwitterCoinbaseEtsyDuolingo
Frequently asked questions
- What stages does the fund target?
- seed, series-a
- Where does it invest?
- US, Global
- What is the latest disclosed capital vehicle?
- Six core early-stage funds and three opportunity funds; latest sizes not published on the reviewed page
- How can a founder reach the fund?
- Published firm route: info@usv.com
- Does it lead and what ownership does it target?
- No uniform lead or ownership target was published.
- How does the decision process work?
- The full team discusses opportunities as a group and does not vote; founders receive feedback within 24 hours after the full-team pitch.
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Sources
- www.usv.com/the-guide-to-meeting-usv — Capital, strategy or current activity evidence. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.usv.com/idea/fund-structure — Official approach, contact or founder-support evidence. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.usv.com — Official contact page publishing info@usv.com. (checked 2026-08-10)