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

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Stephen Malinak

Venture Partner

Steve Reale

Venture Partner

Miriam Rivera

Managing Director

Maria Salamanca

Partner

Nancy Torres

Partner

David White

Venture Partner

Past deals in TMT

Suma Wealth

Venture Round in 2024
SUMA, LLC is a financial wellness company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company focuses on promoting financial inclusion within the Latino community by providing a comprehensive platform that combines digital media, financial technology, and virtual experiences. SUMA aims to educate and empower individuals by offering culturally relevant content and tools that simplify complex topics such as investment and debt management. Its mission is to help Latinos navigate financial challenges, enhance their economic knowledge, and build sustainable wealth, ultimately positioning itself as a trusted resource for fostering financial well-being and prosperity.

Finalis

Seed Round in 2022
Finalis provides a platform enabling private securities brokers to operate legally and compliantly. It offers a white-labeled regulatory affiliation solution, supporting various deal types such as M&A, capital raising, and alternative investments. Additionally, Finalis offers the Finalis Hub for deal management and collaboration among brokers.

Blitzz

Seed Round in 2017
Blitzz, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a remote visual sales and problem resolution platform tailored for contact centers and field service teams. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Gatos, California, Blitzz offers an innovative app-free solution that facilitates high-quality video calls for virtual inspections, customer support, and field service operations. The platform is designed to streamline processes in various industries, including telemedicine and remote video inspections, by leveraging patent-pending image and video algorithms. Key features include image recognition, live pointers, live editing capabilities, remote flashlights, and integrations with customer relationship management systems. This comprehensive functionality enables field service teams to conduct effective inspections without the need for on-site visits.

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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