Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a Palo Alto, California-based seed and early-stage venture capital firm that backs technology-driven startups across the United States. Founded in 2008, it focuses on internet-enabled consumer and business services and a broad range of sectors including EdTech, FinTech, healthcare, sustainability, enterprise IT, SaaS, IoT, digital media, mobile, agtech, and marketplaces. The firm emphasizes backing diverse entrepreneurial teams and typically engages in co-investments with other investors to pursue meaningful exits. It is described as the first Latina-led venture fund in Silicon Valley and is among the larger seed-focused vehicles in the region.

Kathy Chen

Partner

Kevin Hoffberg

Venture Partner

Clint Korver Ph.D

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Stephen Malinak

Venture Partner

Steve Reale

Venture Partner

Past deals in Analytics

BloomPath

Pre Seed Round in 2025
BloomPath is an AI-powered career and productivity coach designed to empower employees and align their growth with business success. Think of it as "the Apple Watch for work performance" due to its seamless integration into daily workflows and ability to turn achievements into actionable insights. Our product captures employee achievements from tools like GitHub, JIRA, Slack, Notion, email, and calendar apps, and translates this data into three core areas: - Planning: Helps employees set and track goals by leveraging past achievements and aligning them with company objectives. - Reflections: Provides insights on past performance, allowing employees to reflect, understand progress, and make informed decisions. - Growth: Aligns personal objectives with business goals, fostering career development while enhancing company success.

Empo Health

Seed Round in 2023
Empo Health specializes in remote patient monitoring, focusing on diabetic foot health. They develop full-color imaging scales for home use, enabling patients and clinicians to access reliable visual data outside clinical settings.

Empo Health

Seed Round in 2022
Empo Health specializes in remote patient monitoring, focusing on diabetic foot health. They develop full-color imaging scales for home use, enabling patients and clinicians to access reliable visual data outside clinical settings.

Rubik

Seed Round in 2022
Rubik is a real estate technology company that uses artificial intelligence to power a platform for investors to research, analyze, and source both on-market and off-market single-family properties. The platform provides data and analytics to help users identify properties that match investment criteria, assess renovation impacts, and evaluate risk, enabling informed decision making. It digitizes the workflow from discovery to contracting, allowing clients to source properties and place deals online with ease, reducing manual processes and speeding up investment activity.

UPTIQ

Seed Round in 2022
UPTIQ is a fintech company that connects wealth advisors with a wide range of financial services products. Its platform leverages data analytics and AI to match clients' financing needs, helping advisors safeguard their assets under management (AUM), enhance clients' wealth, and generate additional income.

MosaicVoice

Seed Round in 2022
MosaicVoice provides an AI-based platform for call centers to ensure compliant customer conversations. The system listens to live voice and video calls, identifies compliance violations as they happen, and alerts agents and managers. It equips agents with real-time guidance and analytics across calls, helping businesses track compliance and outcomes through automated insights rather than manual oversight.

Deliberate AI

Seed Round in 2021
Deliberate AI specializes in multimodal artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing mental health clinical trials and healthcare applications. The company focuses on three core areas: advanced diagnostics and monitoring, precision therapy enablement, and ambient clinical intelligence. By utilizing AI-based algorithms, Deliberate AI provides regulatory-grade objective measurement technology tailored for behavioral and mental health care. This platform equips clinicians, physicians, and healthcare researchers with critical data insights, enabling effective diagnostics and continuous monitoring for mental and neurological health challenges. Through its innovative approach, Deliberate AI aims to improve the quality of care and outcomes in mental health and clinical research.

MarkovML

Seed Round in 2021
MarkovML is a data-centric MLOps platform tailored for teams involved in building machine learning products. The company specializes in developing collaboration software that manages and analyzes data, evaluates models, and monitors production processes. With a focus on automating key aspects of the machine learning workflow, MarkovML provides low-code tools that facilitate the creation, consumption, and analysis of AI-driven insights. This platform is designed to enhance decision-making capabilities, enabling businesses to derive value from their data throughout the entire machine learning product lifecycle. By offering an intuitive interface for saving and sharing models, experiments, and datasets, MarkovML empowers teams to achieve superior performance and deliver an optimal experience for stakeholders.

Buzz Solutions

Seed Round in 2020
Buzz Solutions develops an AI-powered analytics platform for energy infrastructure. The platform automates inspection workflows by ingesting visual data captured from drones, helicopters, and field personnel, and applies AI algorithms to detect faults and anomalies on power line assets. It delivers actionable insights, predictive analytics, and heat maps to guide maintenance decisions, enabling condition-based maintenance. Utilities can use the solution to improve inspection efficiency, reduce costs and safety risks, and ensure regulatory compliance in managing critical grid infrastructure. By identifying faults early, it supports proactive maintenance to minimize outages and climate-related risks to the grid. The company is based in Palo Alto, California.

Cerebro Capital

Seed Round in 2020
Cerebro Capital, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a web-based portal tailored for middle-market companies seeking to utilize credit facilities for operational needs, growth, or acquisitions. The platform integrates data from over 80 lenders and employs analytics to effectively match financing types with suitable lenders, enhancing transparency in the borrowing process. By providing a comprehensive online loan management system, Cerebro Capital aims to improve the efficiency of lending for corporate borrowers and financial intermediaries. The company equips users with access to critical market expertise, detailed term sheets, and continuous monitoring of credit standing and debt capacity, ultimately transforming how financial teams evaluate and source corporate credit.

Buzz Solutions

Seed Round in 2020
Buzz Solutions develops an AI-powered analytics platform for energy infrastructure. The platform automates inspection workflows by ingesting visual data captured from drones, helicopters, and field personnel, and applies AI algorithms to detect faults and anomalies on power line assets. It delivers actionable insights, predictive analytics, and heat maps to guide maintenance decisions, enabling condition-based maintenance. Utilities can use the solution to improve inspection efficiency, reduce costs and safety risks, and ensure regulatory compliance in managing critical grid infrastructure. By identifying faults early, it supports proactive maintenance to minimize outages and climate-related risks to the grid. The company is based in Palo Alto, California.

Riva

Seed Round in 2019
Riva is an automated tool designed to assist job seekers in negotiating their job offers. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, Riva leverages machine learning and extensive verified data to provide users with insights into their worth and generate effective negotiation strategies. The platform utilizes proven negotiation techniques, backed by Harvard research, to empower candidates in maximizing their compensation. Riva's software enables users to create personalized email scripts and phone negotiation strategies, thereby reducing information asymmetry and enhancing their ability to manage career advancements effectively.

Soap AI

Seed Round in 2019
SoapAI is a provider of information services that aims to address information overload and enhance trust in various sectors, including consumer marketing, media, entertainment, and advocacy. Utilizing machine learning technology, SoapAI listens to a wide range of verified sources to curate and deliver essential business news and insights. By organizing and contextualizing content from trusted outlets, the platform generates personalized highlights tailored to individual needs. This approach not only helps elite professionals manage cognitive demands but also promotes transparency and reliability in communication for companies, institutions, and organizations, fostering a better understanding among consumers, employees, and stakeholders.

Arch Systems

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2015, Arch Systems designs a modular hardware platform for industrial IoT applications. Its device-to-cloud solution enables manufacturers to create custom connected devices and improve machine utilization by up to 40%. The company focuses on electronics and discrete manufacturing supply chains.

MatrixDS

Convertible Note in 2018
MatrixDS is a technology company specializing in data science and analytics. It offers a unified cloud-based platform designed to streamline data projects of any size, from simple dashboards to complex deep learning models. The platform is tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, providing advanced features typically reserved for large enterprises. MatrixDS operates on a freemium model, fostering a community where users can create and share public projects. This approach not only encourages collaboration but also drives user engagement through network effects. The company generates revenue through licensing agreements and cloud infrastructure services for corporate clients.

TeachFX

Seed Round in 2017
TeachFX develops a smartphone and web application that records classroom lessons and uses machine learning to analyze the balance of teacher and student dialogue. The platform automatically generates feedback for educators, highlighting areas where student engagement can be increased and providing data for reflection and improvement. It supports goal setting, progress tracking, and aggregates classroom data to inform instructional leadership. By offering private, actionable insights, TeachFX helps schools and districts enhance teacher development, streamline professional development resource allocation, and promote more meaningful and equitable classroom conversations.

Ravel Law

Series A in 2016
Ravel Law, Inc. operates a legal analytics platform that provides tools for lawyers to find, contextualize, and interpret legal information, transforming data into actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a suite of analytical research tools, including court, judge, and case analytics, along with interactive visualizations. These resources are designed to assist attorneys, law students, and legal professionals in analyzing and understanding legal data effectively. By providing data-driven insights, Ravel Law enhances the way legal practitioners prepare for litigation and navigate complex legal landscapes. The company operates as a subsidiary of LexisNexis Legal & Professional Inc., having spun out from Stanford University’s Law School, Computer Science Department, and d.school.

Arch Systems

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Arch Systems designs a modular hardware platform for industrial IoT applications. Its device-to-cloud solution enables manufacturers to create custom connected devices and improve machine utilization by up to 40%. The company focuses on electronics and discrete manufacturing supply chains.

PastureMap

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, PastureMap develops software for ranchers and farmers to optimize grazing practices. Its platform combines intelligent mobile records with aerial imaging, soil maps, and rainfall data to improve land use efficiency, reduce resource requirements, and facilitate grass-fed certifications.

SLICeR

Seed Round in 2015
SLICeR is a platform offering analytics solutions tailored for the fashion and apparel industry. It enables businesses to monitor performance and generate insights through various outputs like posters, line books, range plans, mood boards, reports, and reviews.

FEM

Seed Round in 2015
FEM Inc. is a media technology company that specializes in creating and delivering personalized video experiences for websites and applications. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. FEM's primary offering is the Prizma platform, which enhances video discovery and syndication through a sophisticated content recommendation engine grounded in neuroscience and psychology. This platform enables websites to easily integrate engaging video experiences, improving audience retention and increasing the time users spend on site. For publishers with existing video content, Prizma enhances discovery and recirculation while providing monetized, relevant video content from high-quality creators for those seeking additional material. Through its innovative approach, FEM aims to transform how users engage with video media, ensuring that content resonates on an emotional level.

Hashed

Venture Round in 2014
Hashed is a US-based company that offers a smart search application specifically for social media platforms, primarily Instagram. Founded in October 2014 by Agatha Precourt and Wendy Grad, Hashed enables users to efficiently find and follow content using hashtags. The application not only facilitates the discovery of topics of interest but also provides notifications on these subjects, enhancing user engagement and experience on the platform.

Everlaw

Venture Round in 2013
Everlaw is a legal technology company based in Oakland, California, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, Everlaw develops a cloud-based e-discovery and litigation platform designed for document analysis, serving law firms, government agencies, and corporations. Its primary products include Discover, which streamlines document management; Reveal, offering analytics, machine learning, and interactive visualization; and Act, managing the end-to-end process of investigations or litigation. The platform enables legal teams to organize, search, and securely share documents, videos, emails, and pictures exchanged between legal teams before a trial. Everlaw's solutions prioritize speed, security, and ease-of-use, facilitating thorough investigations, quick uncovering of truths, and clear presentation of findings.

Kanjoya

Series C in 2012
Kanjoya, Inc. operates a workforce intelligence and management platform designed for enterprise companies. The company specializes in employee engagement solutions that allow organizations to capture feedback, analyze results in real-time, and distribute vital intelligence. Its key offerings include Kanjoya Perception, which assesses employee emotions, attitudes, and intentions while predicting behaviors; a Workday directory that facilitates employee surveys and performance reviews; and Perception for Performance, a tool that helps managers evaluate, reward, and motivate employees. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning, Kanjoya provides insights into the motivations and emotions driving business outcomes. Founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, California, Kanjoya was previously known as Experience Project, Inc. The company has been a subsidiary of The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. since September 2016.

Lex Machina

Seed Round in 2012
Lex Machina, Inc. is a legal analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2010. It offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that provides structured data about judges, lawyers, parties, and intellectual property litigation. The company's tools enable law firms and corporations to develop effective legal strategies by analyzing data from millions of court documents. Lex Machina's Lexpressions engine synthesizes this information to allow attorneys to assess case threats, draft effective motions, and evaluate patent portfolios. The platform also includes applications for comparing courts, judges, and law firms, as well as services for early case assessment, party profiling, and customized reporting. As a subsidiary of LexisNexis Group Inc., Lex Machina serves to enhance the competitive edge of its clients in the legal field through data-driven insights.

Ravel Law

Seed Round in 2012
Ravel Law, Inc. operates a legal analytics platform that provides tools for lawyers to find, contextualize, and interpret legal information, transforming data into actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a suite of analytical research tools, including court, judge, and case analytics, along with interactive visualizations. These resources are designed to assist attorneys, law students, and legal professionals in analyzing and understanding legal data effectively. By providing data-driven insights, Ravel Law enhances the way legal practitioners prepare for litigation and navigate complex legal landscapes. The company operates as a subsidiary of LexisNexis Legal & Professional Inc., having spun out from Stanford University’s Law School, Computer Science Department, and d.school.

Kahuna

Seed Round in 2012
Kahuna, Inc. is a marketing automation software company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating highly personalized experiences for both buyers and sellers within various marketplaces. Utilizing advanced machine-learning technology, Kahuna provides solutions for cross-channel marketing, optimization, and analytics, enabling clients to enhance engagement, product, and pricing strategies. Its notable clientele includes major brands such as The Dollar Shave Club, Yahoo, Yelp, Overstock.com, and Travelzoo. With a substantial user base of over 144 million engaged users and billions of messages and optimized events processed, Kahuna has established itself as a leading solution for marketplaces of all sizes.

Videokits

Angel Round in 2012
Videokits is a mobile application designed to capture, organize, and analyze video and survey responses, allowing users to gain insights into customer feedback. The platform enables users to shoot and edit videos with a variety of filters and effects, making it accessible on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices. By providing tools for both video production and analysis, Videokits helps users document and share significant moments in a unique way, enhancing their ability to connect with audiences and understand customer experiences.

Lex Machina

Seed Round in 2011
Lex Machina, Inc. is a legal analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2010. It offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that provides structured data about judges, lawyers, parties, and intellectual property litigation. The company's tools enable law firms and corporations to develop effective legal strategies by analyzing data from millions of court documents. Lex Machina's Lexpressions engine synthesizes this information to allow attorneys to assess case threats, draft effective motions, and evaluate patent portfolios. The platform also includes applications for comparing courts, judges, and law firms, as well as services for early case assessment, party profiling, and customized reporting. As a subsidiary of LexisNexis Group Inc., Lex Machina serves to enhance the competitive edge of its clients in the legal field through data-driven insights.

Palantir Technologies

Series D in 2010
Palantir Technologies develops data fusion, integration, and analytics software for public institutions, commercial enterprises, and non-profit organizations worldwide. The company offers Gotham, a platform that integrates, manages, secures, and analyzes enterprise data, and Metropolis, a platform that integrates, enriches, models, and analyzes quantitative data for commercial use. Palantir's software supports activities such as anti-fraud, crisis response, cyber security, defense, disaster preparedness, disease response, healthcare delivery, intelligence, law enforcement, insurance analytics, and pharmaceutical research. Its solutions enable collaboration across and within organizations to make sense of large and complex data sets. Palantir serves government, defense, finance, healthcare, and other industries. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Euclid

Seed Round in 2010
Euclid is a developer of a shopping analytics platform that specializes in tracking customer behavior in physical retail environments. The platform measures customer flow, duration of stay, and return frequency within stores. By providing these insights, Euclid enables businesses across various sectors, including retail, banking, quick service restaurants, airports, and shopping malls, to enhance their marketing strategies, operational efficiency, and staffing decisions.

Krux

Seed Round in 2010
Krux Digital Inc. develops a cloud-based data management platform designed for marketers, media companies, publishers, and agencies on a global scale. The platform consolidates consumer data from various sources and devices, analyzes individual preferences, and activates this data in real time across multiple channels, including desktop, mobile, social, and video. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, Krux operates additional offices in major cities worldwide. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including audience data management, identity management, and cross-channel frequency management. With its platform, Krux enables businesses to deliver tailored content, advertising, and shopping experiences, making it easier to engage audiences effectively. As of November 2016, Krux operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.com.

Trefis

Angel Round in 2008
Trefis is a stock analysis service that breaks down a stock price by the contribution of a company's major products and businesses. It uses an interactive model allowing users to adjust underlying assumptions, such as future market share, to forecast product prices and recalculate stock targets accordingly.
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