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.

Andrea Bogarin

Senior Associate

Kathy Chen

Partner

Kevin Hoffberg

Venture Partner

Clint Korver Ph.D

Managing Director

Stephen Malinak

Venture Partner

Past deals in Insurance

MiSalud

Series A in 2024
MiSalud is a healthcare company delivering personalized preventive wellness services alongside traditional medical care through Spanish-speaking physicians. It operates MiSalud Health, a virtual care platform aimed at improving employee health and wellbeing by connecting users with care providers who understand the needs of the Latino community. The platform offers health plans, access to licensed doctors, same-day appointments, discount drug plans, psychological support, and health information, as well as tailored health plans, support groups, and wellness content in Spanish designed to yield measurable results for both employees and employers.

OCHO

Series B in 2022
OCHO is an auto insurance provider focused on affordable, fair, and credit-building coverage. The company offers auto insurance with zero down payments and lower premiums, and provides options that reduce security deposits for rent and eliminate deposits for utilities, enabling customers to secure assets at a low and fair price. By combining accessible pricing with credit-building benefits, OCHO serves customers who may have limited credit histories while simplifying the path to vehicle protection and related assets.

MiSalud

Seed Round in 2022
MiSalud is a healthcare company delivering personalized preventive wellness services alongside traditional medical care through Spanish-speaking physicians. It operates MiSalud Health, a virtual care platform aimed at improving employee health and wellbeing by connecting users with care providers who understand the needs of the Latino community. The platform offers health plans, access to licensed doctors, same-day appointments, discount drug plans, psychological support, and health information, as well as tailored health plans, support groups, and wellness content in Spanish designed to yield measurable results for both employees and employers.

Onuu

Seed Round in 2022
Onuu is a financial technology company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It develops a SaaS-based financial platform designed to promote financial stability for individuals who lack access to essential financial products. The platform offers personalized life insurance, savings, and credit card solutions, along with a tailored financial literacy experience and digital guidance for each member. By focusing on financial security and education, Onuu aims to empower users to achieve greater financial independence and resilience.

MiSalud

Seed Round in 2021
MiSalud is a healthcare company delivering personalized preventive wellness services alongside traditional medical care through Spanish-speaking physicians. It operates MiSalud Health, a virtual care platform aimed at improving employee health and wellbeing by connecting users with care providers who understand the needs of the Latino community. The platform offers health plans, access to licensed doctors, same-day appointments, discount drug plans, psychological support, and health information, as well as tailored health plans, support groups, and wellness content in Spanish designed to yield measurable results for both employees and employers.

OCHO

Seed Round in 2021
OCHO is an auto insurance provider focused on affordable, fair, and credit-building coverage. The company offers auto insurance with zero down payments and lower premiums, and provides options that reduce security deposits for rent and eliminate deposits for utilities, enabling customers to secure assets at a low and fair price. By combining accessible pricing with credit-building benefits, OCHO serves customers who may have limited credit histories while simplifying the path to vehicle protection and related assets.

Mile Auto

Seed Round in 2021
Mile Auto, Inc. is an auto insurance provider focused on offering pay-per-mile coverage specifically designed for lower-mileage drivers in states such as Georgia, Illinois, and Oregon. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company utilizes patented computer vision technologies to enable customers to report their mileage monthly, resulting in transparent billing based on actual miles driven. Mile Auto provides a range of insurance options, including full coverage, comprehensive coverage for non-accident-related vehicle damage or theft, and collision coverage. Additionally, it offers optional services such as rental vehicle reimbursement and roadside assistance. The company's customer base includes a diverse group, from college students and retirees to urban commuters and remote workers. Furthermore, Mile Auto collaborates with insurance carriers and automakers, exemplified by its partnership with Porsche Financial Services to create specialized insurance solutions for Porsche owners.

Mile Auto

Seed Round in 2019
Mile Auto, Inc. is an auto insurance provider focused on offering pay-per-mile coverage specifically designed for lower-mileage drivers in states such as Georgia, Illinois, and Oregon. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company utilizes patented computer vision technologies to enable customers to report their mileage monthly, resulting in transparent billing based on actual miles driven. Mile Auto provides a range of insurance options, including full coverage, comprehensive coverage for non-accident-related vehicle damage or theft, and collision coverage. Additionally, it offers optional services such as rental vehicle reimbursement and roadside assistance. The company's customer base includes a diverse group, from college students and retirees to urban commuters and remote workers. Furthermore, Mile Auto collaborates with insurance carriers and automakers, exemplified by its partnership with Porsche Financial Services to create specialized insurance solutions for Porsche owners.

Mile Auto

Seed Round in 2017
Mile Auto, Inc. is an auto insurance provider focused on offering pay-per-mile coverage specifically designed for lower-mileage drivers in states such as Georgia, Illinois, and Oregon. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company utilizes patented computer vision technologies to enable customers to report their mileage monthly, resulting in transparent billing based on actual miles driven. Mile Auto provides a range of insurance options, including full coverage, comprehensive coverage for non-accident-related vehicle damage or theft, and collision coverage. Additionally, it offers optional services such as rental vehicle reimbursement and roadside assistance. The company's customer base includes a diverse group, from college students and retirees to urban commuters and remote workers. Furthermore, Mile Auto collaborates with insurance carriers and automakers, exemplified by its partnership with Porsche Financial Services to create specialized insurance solutions for Porsche owners.

Socotra

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2014, Socotra provides a cloud-based platform for the insurance sector. Its software supports policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, reporting, and other applications for property and casualty, and life insurance businesses worldwide.
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