Union Square Ventures

Founded in 2003, Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York. It specializes in early to late-stage investments in internet-focused companies, with a focus on web services creating large networks and innovative use of information technology across industries like media, marketing, fintech, climate tech, and healthcare.

Mona Alsubaei

Analyst

Hanel Baveja

Analyst

Brad Burnham

Partner

John Buttrick

Partner

Grace Carney

Analyst

Nick Grossman

General Partner

Rebecca Kaden

General Partner

Matt Mandel

Analyst

Hannah Murdoch

Analyst

Nikhil Raman

Analyst

Andy Weissman

Partner

Fred Wilson

Partner

Past deals in Smart Cities

Bolt.Earth

Series A in 2025
Bolt.Earth is a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solutions in India, operating over 20,000 charging points and focusing on promoting cleaner mobility in emerging markets. The company offers a comprehensive platform that enables users to locate the nearest charging stations conveniently. In addition, Bolt.Earth's technology facilitates over-the-air updates, allowing fleet operators, vehicle owners, and automotive businesses to integrate smart and sustainable services. By developing a robust network and advanced operating systems, Bolt.Earth is committed to enhancing the adoption of electric vehicles and contributing to a greener future.

David Energy

Series A in 2024
David Energy is an innovative energy company that optimizes electricity consumption and management via advanced software and hardware solutions. It aims to reduce costs, increase renewable energy adoption, and enhance sustainability through smart energy management.

Ostrom

Series A in 2023
Ostrom facilitates the transition to renewable energy by making it accessible and inclusive for consumers. It offers a digital platform that enables users to effortlessly switch to, track, and reduce their electricity consumption.

Odyssey

Series A in 2023
Odyssey Energy Solutions, founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, offers a web-based data platform designed to streamline the development and deployment of mini-grids in emerging markets. The platform enables project developers to effectively manage and analyze mini-grid data through various software tools and data analytics. By facilitating communication and connection among developers, financiers, vendors, and governmental and donor organizations, Odyssey enhances collaboration within the mini-grid sector, ultimately supporting sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.

Ostrom

Series A in 2022
Ostrom facilitates the transition to renewable energy by making it accessible and inclusive for consumers. It offers a digital platform that enables users to effortlessly switch to, track, and reduce their electricity consumption.

Shift EV

Series A in 2022
Shift EV is an electric mobility technology startup focused on advancing the adoption of electric vehicles in commercial fleets. The company specializes in the development of electric vehicle batteries and employs proprietary electro-fitting technology to convert conventional vehicles into electric-run models. Shift EV aims to support fleet owners, operators, and financiers by providing critical insights into electric vehicle performance, including operational cost savings, electricity consumption, emissions reduction, available battery range, and mileage. By facilitating the transition to electric-driven fleets, Shift EV contributes to environmental sustainability and the conservation of natural resources, particularly in emerging markets.

David Energy

Series A in 2022
David Energy is an innovative energy company that optimizes electricity consumption and management via advanced software and hardware solutions. It aims to reduce costs, increase renewable energy adoption, and enhance sustainability through smart energy management.

Bolt.Earth

Series A in 2021
Bolt.Earth is a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solutions in India, operating over 20,000 charging points and focusing on promoting cleaner mobility in emerging markets. The company offers a comprehensive platform that enables users to locate the nearest charging stations conveniently. In addition, Bolt.Earth's technology facilitates over-the-air updates, allowing fleet operators, vehicle owners, and automotive businesses to integrate smart and sustainable services. By developing a robust network and advanced operating systems, Bolt.Earth is committed to enhancing the adoption of electric vehicles and contributing to a greener future.

David Energy

Series A in 2020
David Energy is an innovative energy company that optimizes electricity consumption and management via advanced software and hardware solutions. It aims to reduce costs, increase renewable energy adoption, and enhance sustainability through smart energy management.

Veniam

Series B in 2016
Veniam is a technology company focused on enhancing future mobility and urban connectivity through intelligent networking software. It specializes in developing vehicular mesh networks that transform vehicles into Wi-Fi hotspots, thereby expanding wireless coverage in urban environments. The company supports various applications, including delivery fleets, dash-cams, telematics, connected cars, and autonomous vehicles, enabling new in-vehicle experiences and efficient data management. Veniam holds an extensive IP portfolio with over 140 issued patents, optimizing the use of various networks such as 4G/5G and Wi-Fi to facilitate the transfer of substantial data between vehicles and the cloud. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Veniam operates an Engineering Center in Porto, Portugal, and has sales offices in Detroit, Munich, and Tokyo. Its mission is to improve lives by securely managing data flows within the emerging mobility ecosystem, often referred to as the Internet of Moving Things. Recognized as one of the most disruptive companies globally, Veniam collaborates with major fleets, automotive OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers to drive innovation in connected mobility solutions.

Veniam

Series A in 2014
Veniam is a technology company focused on enhancing future mobility and urban connectivity through intelligent networking software. It specializes in developing vehicular mesh networks that transform vehicles into Wi-Fi hotspots, thereby expanding wireless coverage in urban environments. The company supports various applications, including delivery fleets, dash-cams, telematics, connected cars, and autonomous vehicles, enabling new in-vehicle experiences and efficient data management. Veniam holds an extensive IP portfolio with over 140 issued patents, optimizing the use of various networks such as 4G/5G and Wi-Fi to facilitate the transfer of substantial data between vehicles and the cloud. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Veniam operates an Engineering Center in Porto, Portugal, and has sales offices in Detroit, Munich, and Tokyo. Its mission is to improve lives by securely managing data flows within the emerging mobility ecosystem, often referred to as the Internet of Moving Things. Recognized as one of the most disruptive companies globally, Veniam collaborates with major fleets, automotive OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers to drive innovation in connected mobility solutions.

Bolt.Earth

Bolt.Earth is a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solutions in India, operating over 20,000 charging points and focusing on promoting cleaner mobility in emerging markets. The company offers a comprehensive platform that enables users to locate the nearest charging stations conveniently. In addition, Bolt.Earth's technology facilitates over-the-air updates, allowing fleet operators, vehicle owners, and automotive businesses to integrate smart and sustainable services. By developing a robust network and advanced operating systems, Bolt.Earth is committed to enhancing the adoption of electric vehicles and contributing to a greener future.

Volteras

Volteras provides a data platform for the energy ecosystem, collecting, standardizing, and optimizing data from hundreds of energy devices into a single data model. Its Volteras Connect service enables businesses to use this data to create new revenue streams, reduce costs, and enable new business models. The platform securely connects vehicles, chargers, and energy systems, supporting location tracking, live charging data, a uniform naming convention, and a consolidated data structure to help automobile businesses access energy-device data and plan fleets.

Mombak

Mombak is a carbon removal company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, focused on reforestation of the Amazon. The team brings together experts in science, technology, forestry, and carbon markets to advance large-scale, nature-based climate solutions.
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