U&I Ventures

Profile

U&I Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco. Founded by Kim Moore, the firm focuses on AI-native software infrastructure companies, particularly in engineering, IT, and cybersecurity. The team, which includes Kim Cooper as Founding Operating Partner, is supported by a large community of industry leaders, including over 1,800 CTOs, CISOs, and CIOs. This network aids investment decisions and provides founders with valuable industry insights and market access.

The firm targets investments in companies developing AI-native infrastructure solutions in sectors such as security, enterprise IT, and engineering. U&I Ventures typically invests between $250K and $800K in pre-seed to seed-stage rounds, accommodating a flexible investment approach depending on founders' needs. Their inaugural fund, the AI Infrastructure Fund, closed at $32.237 million, placing them as a considerable player in the venture ecosystem focused on AI-driven innovations.

Notable investments by U&I Ventures include Pluto Security, focused on AI security solutions, and ZeroDrift, among seven other companies working in stealth mode. These companies tackle areas such as agentic AI, digital forensics, and IT infrastructure resilience, extending U&I's vision of supporting groundbreaking enterprise technology advancements.