Tyrol Equity AG
Tyrol Equity AG is a private equity firm based in Austria, founded by Dr. Christoph Swarovski. The firm focuses on the active development of small to medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. Tyrol Equity promotes sustainable value creation through long-term investments and holds a joint-stock company status under Austrian law, offering an entrepreneurial partnership approach. The team consists of experienced professionals with a strong regional network and international connections, enabling them to provide strategic support to the companies they invest in.
The firm invests primarily in healthy manufacturing companies with turnovers between EUR 30 million and EUR 150 million. Its investment strategy includes offering capital for succession strategies, expansion funding, and corporate de-mergers, with a preference for majority stakes in firms. Tyrol Equity does not have predefined exit strategies, prioritizing sustainable development instead. They focus on sectors with strong market positions and invest in companies within attractive markets.
Notable investments include companies that have benefited from their strategic and operational support, enhancing their market positions and operational efficiencies. Tyrol Equity emphasizes a collaborative management policy to ensure sustainable value creation and performance improvement, distinguishing itself from traditional private equity funds.
TZG Real Estate
The Zitelman Group ("TZG") is a merchant and investment banking firm that has been family owned and operated since 1985. Specializing in real estate, closely held operating businesses, and other non-public investments, TZG is a direct investor as well as "fundless" sponsor with flexible investment periods and investment structures.
U-Start
U-Start is a venture capital firm founded in 2012, headquartered in Milan, Italy, with additional operations in Lugano, Switzerland. The firm specializes in advising and structuring deals for private investors, focusing on tech companies across Europe, Israel, and the US. U-Start works closely with family offices and funds on venture deals and collaborates with corporates on startup scouting and innovation projects.
The firm primarily invests in Series A rounds, with a focus on sectors such as consumer, retail, and enterprise applications. U-Start has a diverse portfolio, having invested in 42 companies, including notable names like Deliveroo and Wallapop. The firm is known for its strategic partnerships and co-investments with other funds, such as Angel Capital Management.
Notable investments by U-Start include Deliveroo - food delivery service, Wallapop - second-hand marketplace, SumUp - mobile payments, Outfittery - personalized shopping service, and Freeda Media - digital media company. These investments highlight U-Start's focus on innovative tech-driven solutions in various sectors.
U.S. Venture Partners (USVP)
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.
UAventure Capital
UAVenture Capital Fund, LLC or UAVC, is a Tucson based investment fund designed specifically to help finance University of Arizona connected enterprises including the commercialization of faculty led innovation originating at the University of Arizona. The fund provides early stage capital to companies where the science or service array was pioneered by faculty members, students and/or colleagues at the University of Arizona, one of the top research universities in the world.
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Übermorgen Ventures
Übermorgen Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Europe that focuses on building a zero-carbon economy. The firm is a mission-driven group of entrepreneurs committed to backing exceptional founders. With a focus on sustainability, Übermorgen Ventures emphasizes technologies that promote decarbonization, carbon removal, and climate resilience. The team is comprised of entrepreneurs with a shared mission to create a sustainable future for the planet.
The firm primarily invests in early-stage startups that see climate as an opportunity to disrupt industries and deliver meaningful long-term value. Their investment sectors include energy, transportation, resource efficiency, and food and agriculture, among others. They do not specify a check size on their site but emphasize a broad commitment across these fields to tackle climate change. The firm has funded 40 companies, with €290m in total funding raised by these portfolio companies, and claims to have facilitated over 717,000 tons of CO2 equivalent reductions.
Notable investments include Hyperion Robotics, which focuses on using physical AI for infrastructure in Europe, and Companion.energy, which provides real-time energy optimization for large enterprises. These companies exemplify Übermorgen Ventures' focus on innovative, sustainable solutions that address climate change.
Ubiquity Ventures
Ubiquity Ventures is a seed-stage institutional venture capital firm based in California, established by Sunil Nagaraj, a former partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. The firm invests in "software beyond the screen" startups, which are B2B technology companies applying AI and software to solve physical world problems. Ubiquity manages approximately $200 million across three funds, focusing on early-stage investments and distinguished by its "nerdy and early" approach, often funding companies pre-incorporation.
Ubiquity Ventures primarily invests in smart hardware, machine learning applications, and platforms that enable software to enter the physical world. They look for startup opportunities that bring agile software solutions to industry segments traditionally lacking such technology. With investments that often fall within the $0-1 million range, the firm targets mainly North American markets but is also open to global opportunities.
Notable investments by Ubiquity Ventures include BusRight - school bus transit modernization, Diligent Robotics - autonomous hospital robots, Rocket Lab - advanced aerospace manufacturer, Auth0 - identity management for applications, and Zapier - workflow automation. These investments highlight the firm’s focus on real-world software applications and its success in scaling early-stage companies to significant market caps.
UBS Investment Bank
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With our large and diverse team operating internationally, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Although we all come from different backgrounds and specializations, two things unite us: the conviction that we’re stronger together, and the will and curiosity to constantly innovate. That’s the key to us unlocking our full potential (and what we look for in everyone who joins us). It’s also why we’re regularly recognized as an attractive employer.*
UCP Investment Group
UCP Investment Group is one of the largest financial investment groups in Russia and was established in 2006 by Ilya Sherbovich and partners to manage their own assets and those of their co-investors. Mr. Sherbovich is the firm’s beneficial owner controlling a stake of over 70%. UCP employs more than 60 highly qualified specialists and has accumulated a wealth of investment experience while simultaneously proving the reliability and effectiveness of its investment strategies in turbulent market environments. Assets under management currently exceed three billion US dollars.<br />
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UCP invests primarily in Russia in key economic sectors such as oil and gas production and processing, consumer goods and retail, financial services, infrastructure, IT, materials for high-tech applications, and engineering.
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UCP is an active supporter of best corporate governance practices and, based on its multi-sector expertise, helps its portfolio companies to develop their business strategy with an aim of maximising shareholder value.
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Companies within the UCP Investment Group also provide services on the securities market in several countries: LLC United Capital Partners Advisory is based in Russia; UCP Asset Management Limited is based in Cyprus.
UDR
UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading multifamily real estate investment trust with a demonstrated performance history of delivering superior and dependable returns by successfully managing, buying, selling, developing and redeveloping attractive real estate properties in targeted U.S. markets. As of March 31, 2025, UDR owned or had an ownership position in 60,047 apartment homes, including 300 apartment homes under development. For over 52 years, UDR has delivered long-term value to shareholders, the best standard of service to residents and the highest quality experience for associates.