Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures, established in 2008, is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage and early-stage investments. The firm primarily focuses on technology-enabled services, educational technology, and legal informatics within the internet industry, targeting internet-enabled consumer and business services. Ulu Ventures also considers investments in digital media, mobile, IoT, EdTech, FinTech, and other emerging tech sectors. The firm typically invests in the San Francisco Bay Area, co-investing with others to cumulatively invest between $500,000 and $1 million. Ulu Ventures aims to invest where there is a viable exit strategy, with a track record of over 30 investments in the last three years.

Andrea Bogarin

Senior Associate

Kevin Hoffberg

Venture Partner

Clint Korver

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Stephen Malinak

Venture Partner

Steve Reale

Venture Partner

Miriam Rivera

Co-Founder, CEO and Managing Director

Nancy Torres

Partner

David White

Venture Partner

Past deals in Human Resources

Praxis Labs

Series A in 2023
Praxis Labs, Inc. specializes in developing virtual reality-based software aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion training in the workplace. The company combines research-backed curriculum with advanced VR technology to create immersive training modules that address unconscious bias. Its offerings include designing educational content, producing high-quality training materials, and providing measurable metrics to assess improvements in understanding and empathy regarding implicit bias. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Stanford, California, Praxis Labs focuses on embedding equity and inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately striving to improve workplace culture and outcomes.

Eskalera

Seed Round in 2023
Eskalera, Inc. specializes in developing human resource software aimed at enhancing employee engagement, productivity, and growth within large and medium-sized companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides an end-to-end platform that integrates insights on diversity and inclusion with core HR data. Its flagship product, Eskalera Engage, uses evidence-based findings to assess employee experiences and inform HR practices. The software employs artificial intelligence and data science to help organizations mitigate cognitive and systemic biases throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately fostering a more inclusive workplace culture. Eskalera partners with progressive companies to transform HR operations and leverage inclusivity as a competitive advantage.

Assemble

Seed Round in 2022
Assemble is a compensation management platform that assists organizations in making informed and equitable compensation decisions. Its solution is designed to operate across various countries and currencies, addressing key areas such as compensation band management, merit cycle planning, pay equity insights, and communication regarding offers and employee rewards. By focusing on systematic compensation strategies, Assemble helps companies attract, motivate, and retain talent while working to eliminate inequitable pay practices. The platform aims to foster a fair and transparent compensation environment, ensuring that all employees are treated equitably.

Eskalera

Funding Round in 2022
Eskalera, Inc. specializes in developing human resource software aimed at enhancing employee engagement, productivity, and growth within large and medium-sized companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides an end-to-end platform that integrates insights on diversity and inclusion with core HR data. Its flagship product, Eskalera Engage, uses evidence-based findings to assess employee experiences and inform HR practices. The software employs artificial intelligence and data science to help organizations mitigate cognitive and systemic biases throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately fostering a more inclusive workplace culture. Eskalera partners with progressive companies to transform HR operations and leverage inclusivity as a competitive advantage.

Praxis Labs

Series A in 2021
Praxis Labs, Inc. specializes in developing virtual reality-based software aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion training in the workplace. The company combines research-backed curriculum with advanced VR technology to create immersive training modules that address unconscious bias. Its offerings include designing educational content, producing high-quality training materials, and providing measurable metrics to assess improvements in understanding and empathy regarding implicit bias. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Stanford, California, Praxis Labs focuses on embedding equity and inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately striving to improve workplace culture and outcomes.

Praxis Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Praxis Labs, Inc. specializes in developing virtual reality-based software aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion training in the workplace. The company combines research-backed curriculum with advanced VR technology to create immersive training modules that address unconscious bias. Its offerings include designing educational content, producing high-quality training materials, and providing measurable metrics to assess improvements in understanding and empathy regarding implicit bias. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Stanford, California, Praxis Labs focuses on embedding equity and inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately striving to improve workplace culture and outcomes.

Eskalera

Seed Round in 2020
Eskalera, Inc. specializes in developing human resource software aimed at enhancing employee engagement, productivity, and growth within large and medium-sized companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides an end-to-end platform that integrates insights on diversity and inclusion with core HR data. Its flagship product, Eskalera Engage, uses evidence-based findings to assess employee experiences and inform HR practices. The software employs artificial intelligence and data science to help organizations mitigate cognitive and systemic biases throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately fostering a more inclusive workplace culture. Eskalera partners with progressive companies to transform HR operations and leverage inclusivity as a competitive advantage.

Praxis Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Praxis Labs, Inc. specializes in developing virtual reality-based software aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion training in the workplace. The company combines research-backed curriculum with advanced VR technology to create immersive training modules that address unconscious bias. Its offerings include designing educational content, producing high-quality training materials, and providing measurable metrics to assess improvements in understanding and empathy regarding implicit bias. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Stanford, California, Praxis Labs focuses on embedding equity and inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately striving to improve workplace culture and outcomes.

Interviewing.io

Seed Round in 2019
Interviewing.io Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides a platform for software engineers to practice technical interviews. Founded in 2015, the platform connects users with hiring managers from top tech companies, allowing them to book mock interviews featuring realistic algorithmic and systems design questions. The unique aspect of interviewing.io is its anonymous interview process; candidates' identities are only revealed to companies after they successfully pass the technical interview. This approach not only helps candidates demonstrate their skills irrespective of their backgrounds but also streamlines the hiring process, saving companies significant time by ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified senior engineers. Additionally, participants receive actionable feedback, enhancing their preparation for future job opportunities.

Eskalera

Seed Round in 2019
Eskalera, Inc. specializes in developing human resource software aimed at enhancing employee engagement, productivity, and growth within large and medium-sized companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides an end-to-end platform that integrates insights on diversity and inclusion with core HR data. Its flagship product, Eskalera Engage, uses evidence-based findings to assess employee experiences and inform HR practices. The software employs artificial intelligence and data science to help organizations mitigate cognitive and systemic biases throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately fostering a more inclusive workplace culture. Eskalera partners with progressive companies to transform HR operations and leverage inclusivity as a competitive advantage.

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.

tEQuitable

Seed Round in 2018
tEQuitable Inc. operates a platform focused on tackling bias, discrimination, and harassment in the workplace. Founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California, the platform offers employees a confidential resource for reporting issues, ranging from subtle instances to severe cases. It provides professional guidance and actionable recommendations to address these concerns. Additionally, tEQuitable equips companies with valuable data and insights aimed at identifying and improving systemic workplace culture issues. Through its mission of fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable work environment, tEQuitable seeks to empower employees and assist organizations in creating a culture that benefits everyone.

Interviewing.io

Seed Round in 2017
Interviewing.io Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides a platform for software engineers to practice technical interviews. Founded in 2015, the platform connects users with hiring managers from top tech companies, allowing them to book mock interviews featuring realistic algorithmic and systems design questions. The unique aspect of interviewing.io is its anonymous interview process; candidates' identities are only revealed to companies after they successfully pass the technical interview. This approach not only helps candidates demonstrate their skills irrespective of their backgrounds but also streamlines the hiring process, saving companies significant time by ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified senior engineers. Additionally, participants receive actionable feedback, enhancing their preparation for future job opportunities.

Viridis Learning

Seed Round in 2013
Viridis Learning, Inc. is an education technology company specializing in workforce education and human capital solutions for the middle-skill workforce. The company operates a platform that facilitates training, certification, and job placement for individuals seeking to enter, sustain, or advance in middle-skill occupations. Through its human capital technology solution, Viridis, the company addresses skill deficiencies by aligning training programs with the needs of local employers. The training offerings include a variety of courses such as Residential Concrete Specialization, Energy Management and Controls, and Advanced Residential Construction Supervisor, among others. With its base in New York, New York, Viridis Learning aims to enhance the employability of individuals while meeting the demands of employers in the middle-skill labor market.

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.
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