Union Square Ventures

Union Square Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2003 that invests across stages from seed to growth in internet-enabled companies. It concentrates on the applications layer of the web, internet services, and mobile platforms that build large networks and benefit from network effects. The firm seeks opportunities where information technology enables scalable business models in sectors such as media, marketing, fintech, climate tech, cryptonetworks, healthcare, and IT-enabled services. Typical initial investments start around $1 million, with larger commitments in select Series A rounds and total checks often reaching up to $20 million per company. It aims to lead investments and maintains active involvement with founders. Primary focus markets include New York, San Francisco, London, and Berlin, reflecting a global footprint with network-driven growth.

Mona Alsubaei

Analyst

Brad Burnham

Partner

John Buttrick

Partner

Grace Carney

Analyst

Nick Grossman

General Partner

Past deals in News

Recount Media

Series B in 2021
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.

Recount Media

Series A in 2020
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.

Recount Media

Seed Round in 2019
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.

Onefootball

Series B in 2013
Onefootball is a global digital platform dedicated to football enthusiasts. It offers live scores, news, videos, statistics, and commentary for over 100 international leagues and competitions. The platform also facilitates fan engagement through social media integration and provides opportunities for partners such as advertisers, content providers, and betting platforms to reach its extensive user base.

X (formerly Twitter)

Series F in 2010
Twitter is a social networking platform that facilitates the exchange of micro-blogs, known as "tweets," which can be up to 280 characters in length. Launched in 2006, it allows users to send and read tweets through various means, including web browsers, SMS, and mobile applications. With over 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million active users, Twitter serves as a global real-time communications platform. Its diverse user base includes world leaders, athletes, entertainers, and news organizations, contributing to its role as a significant source of information and engagement. The platform is available in more than 35 languages and has a strong presence in major cities worldwide, with headquarters in San Francisco and offices across the United States and internationally.

Outside.In

Series B in 2009
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.

UpCompany

Venture Round in 2009
UpCompany, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive information about businesses, industries, and business professionals via the Internet. Founded in 2008, it operates RakedIn.com, a financial portal that offers organized data on companies, their financial performance, and relevant business news. In addition to RakedIn, UpCompany is the parent organization of Hashable, a platform designed to facilitate meaningful networking connections, and Tracked.com, which combines features from various social and financial platforms to deliver a unique user experience. Through these initiatives, UpCompany aims to empower users with valuable insights and tools for informed decision-making in the business landscape.

Tracked.com

Series A in 2009
Tracked.com is what you get if you were to mash together Yahoo and Google Finance, with aspects of Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The service looks like Yahoo and Google Finance, but functions like LinkedIn, as its atomic elements are people and companies, not tickers. Thus, there are pages for literally any business entity. Every item in the service (stock quote, chart, news story, 13d filing, person, company) can be shared with other users of the service.

X (formerly Twitter)

Series C in 2009
Twitter is a social networking platform that facilitates the exchange of micro-blogs, known as "tweets," which can be up to 280 characters in length. Launched in 2006, it allows users to send and read tweets through various means, including web browsers, SMS, and mobile applications. With over 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million active users, Twitter serves as a global real-time communications platform. Its diverse user base includes world leaders, athletes, entertainers, and news organizations, contributing to its role as a significant source of information and engagement. The platform is available in more than 35 languages and has a strong presence in major cities worldwide, with headquarters in San Francisco and offices across the United States and internationally.

Outside.In

Series A in 2008
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.

Tracked.com

Seed Round in 2008
Tracked.com is what you get if you were to mash together Yahoo and Google Finance, with aspects of Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The service looks like Yahoo and Google Finance, but functions like LinkedIn, as its atomic elements are people and companies, not tickers. Thus, there are pages for literally any business entity. Every item in the service (stock quote, chart, news story, 13d filing, person, company) can be shared with other users of the service.

X (formerly Twitter)

Series B in 2008
Twitter is a social networking platform that facilitates the exchange of micro-blogs, known as "tweets," which can be up to 280 characters in length. Launched in 2006, it allows users to send and read tweets through various means, including web browsers, SMS, and mobile applications. With over 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million active users, Twitter serves as a global real-time communications platform. Its diverse user base includes world leaders, athletes, entertainers, and news organizations, contributing to its role as a significant source of information and engagement. The platform is available in more than 35 languages and has a strong presence in major cities worldwide, with headquarters in San Francisco and offices across the United States and internationally.

Outside.In

Series A in 2008
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.

Outside.In

Angel Round in 2007
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.

X (formerly Twitter)

Series A in 2007
Twitter is a social networking platform that facilitates the exchange of micro-blogs, known as "tweets," which can be up to 280 characters in length. Launched in 2006, it allows users to send and read tweets through various means, including web browsers, SMS, and mobile applications. With over 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million active users, Twitter serves as a global real-time communications platform. Its diverse user base includes world leaders, athletes, entertainers, and news organizations, contributing to its role as a significant source of information and engagement. The platform is available in more than 35 languages and has a strong presence in major cities worldwide, with headquarters in San Francisco and offices across the United States and internationally.

Outside.In

Angel Round in 2007
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.
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