Ulu Ventures

2008

Founded

234

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Ulu Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2008 by Miriam Rivera and Clint Korver. The firm is dedicated to investing in diverse founder teams, particularly those led by women, minorities, and immigrants, with a focus on enterprise IT companies across various industries, including fintech and edtech. Ulu Ventures employs a data-driven approach to identify and support startups with the potential to create significant economic value and societal impact.

Over the years, the firm has raised multiple funds, with its latest fund, Fund IV, securing $208 million in February 2025, doubling its assets under management to over $400 million. This makes Ulu Ventures one of the largest Latina-led venture capital firms in the industry. The firm's portfolio includes over 200 companies, with 10 achieving unicorn status and 3 going public.

Portfolio Companies

Guild Education, Proterra, Parfait

Gepgraphic Focus

United States

Key Differentiators

Focus on diverse founder teams, Data-driven investment approach, Support for underrepresented founders

Thypical Investment Size

Not specified

Total Funds Raised

$208 million

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EdTech

Enterprise

FinTech

InsurTech

Software

CloudTech

Palo Alto

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States