U.S. Venture Partners (USVP)

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Investor type

Founded

1981

AUM

$4 700 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. Founded in 1981, it is one of the pioneering Silicon Valley firms in venture capital, focusing on building market leaders in the early-stage IT and healthcare sectors. The team is composed of seasoned venture investors, former entrepreneurs, and executives with extensive experience in technology and business development. Over four decades, USVP has nurtured numerous successful companies through its knowledgeable guidance and vast network.

USVP invests primarily in early-stage startups across several key domains, including cybersecurity, enterprise software, and healthcare. Their typical investment sizes range from $1-5 million, aligning with their focus on Series A rounds. They have a broad geographical reach, primarily centered on North America. With a total of $4.7 billion invested across 542 companies and 97 successful IPOs, the firm has a well-established presence in the venture capital landscape.

Their portfolio boasts successful companies such as Box - enterprise cloud content management, Cato Networks - secure network solutions, and Medigate - healthcare IoT security. Noteworthy past investments include internet and mobile service companies that have shaped consumer interaction with technology.

Industry

TravelTech Deeptech Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Education Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services IT Services SaaS Security Software Cloud Cybersecurity Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
USVP X	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Software Cybersecurity	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America Middle East	$5-10 m	$600 M	January 2008
USVP XI	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Software Cybersecurity	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America	$5-10 m	$300 M	January 2015
USVP XII	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Software Cybersecurity	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America	$5-10 m	$340 M	February 2020
U.S. Venture Partners XIV, L.P.	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products E-commerce/Marketplace Healthcare Services IT Services Software Cybersecurity	Seed Series A	North America	$10-50 m	$400 M	August 2026

Contacts

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Jonathan Root, MD General Partner

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Paul Matteucci General Partner

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FAQs about U.S. Venture Partners (USVP)

Is U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) a venture capital or private equity firm?

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) located?

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.

When was U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) founded?

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) was founded in 1981.

What sectors and industries does U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) invest in?

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) invests in companies and startups in TravelTech, Deeptech, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Education, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, SaaS, Security, Software, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech.

What is U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) geographical focus of investments?

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) typically invest in?

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) investment?

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for U.S. Venture Partners (USVP)?

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) has around $4 700m assets under management.

When was U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) last fund created?

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) last fund was created/launched in 2020-02-03

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