UMG IdeaLab
UMG IdeaLab is a venture studio and corporate venture capital firm based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2015 by Kiwi Aliwarga, a former manager at PT United Tractors Pandu Engineering. The firm operates with a small team and focuses on building and investing in early-stage technology startups. UMG IdeaLab is part of the FELAFC network, which includes associations from various Latin American countries, and it aims to foster creativity and innovation in the digital and creative industries.
The firm primarily invests in sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, health technology, new energy, agriculture technology, education technology, manufacturing, and automation. UMG IdeaLab prefers early-stage investments and adjusts its check sizes based on the potential of each project. The firm is actively seeking new investments and has a portfolio of 28 companies with 19 exits.
Notable investments by UMG IdeaLab include Widya Life Science - biotechnology, SociaBuzz - business/productivity software, and Aryaguna.id - diagnostic equipment. These investments support initiatives that advance storytelling and technology, helping to cultivate a new generation of creators and innovators.
Umoja Rubber Products
Africa has always lived on its feet. Ever since man took his first faltering steps in the great Rift Valley, Africans have been renowned as the world's best walkers. Today Africans are still walking tall, but with one notable exception: the extra milage provided by their Umoja Shoes. Since its own first steps in the late 1970s, Umoja Rubber has helped to put affordable shoes on millions of feet across Africa. From kenya to Congo, Ethiopia to Madagascar, Umoja has become a household name- a name that stands fro strength, confort, value and reliability.
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Today's bustling Umoja Headquarters is a far cry from the small slipper factory that opened with 26 employees on Mombasa Island in 1978. The Company's Mtwapa headquarters today employs more than 1,600 people and produces a phenomenol 100,000 pairs of slippers and 30,000 pairs of canvas shoes eveyday.
Una Terra
Una Terra is a venture capital firm based in Zurich, founded with a focus on the circular economy. The firm is led by managing partner Luca Zerbini and includes a team experienced in sectors they invest in. Una Terra stands out through its venture studio model, offering not just capital but access to corporate co-investors, marketing resources, and blended finance partners.
Una Terra targets Series A to C investments in asset-light companies across packaging, food, fashion, waste, and sustainable materials. Its initial positions range from €3m to €5m, with follow-on capacities up to €10m per company. The firm invests across Europe, and its total assets under management include the Circular Economy Fund: $150M.
Notable investments in Una Terra's portfolio include Pulpex - paper-based liquid packaging, Greyparrot - AI for waste sorting, and Seprify - cellulose-derived alternatives for various industries. The firm emphasizes cost-competitive sustainable solutions and seeks high growth potential companies rather than unicorns.
Unbridled Ventures
Unbridled Ventures is an angel group based in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 2021. The firm is led by Darren King, who serves as the General Partner/Managing Director. The team consists of two professionals who focus on providing both financial support and strategic guidance to their portfolio companies. Unbridled Ventures differentiates itself by investing in scalable, recurring revenue businesses, avoiding consumer products and capital-intensive sectors.
The firm invests in a variety of sectors including artificial intelligence, business intelligence, SaaS, fintech, ed-tech, ad tech, enterprise software, healthcare, information technology, and media & entertainment. They typically make investments ranging from $200,000 to $500,000, focusing on early revenue to growth stages. Unbridled Ventures primarily invests in companies based in the United States.
Notable investments by Unbridled Ventures include Backstitch - business/productivity software, Tailwind Imaging - media and information services, Automotus - business/productivity software, Allotrope Medical - surgical devices, and Levered Learning - educational software. These investments highlight the firm's focus on technology-driven sectors and its commitment to supporting innovative startups.
Unconventional Ventures
Unconventional Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2019. The firm is led by a small team of two professionals and focuses on investing in scalable tech startups. Unconventional Ventures is distinguished by its commitment to supporting underrepresented founders, including women, LGBTQ individuals, people of color, and immigrants.
The firm primarily invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies across the Nordic and European regions. It targets sectors such as technology, healthcare, and environmental services. Unconventional Ventures manages multiple funds, including Unconventional Ventures Fund I with $30 million AUM launched in 2023, and Unconventional Ventures Fund II with $52 million AUM launched in 2026.
Notable investments by Unconventional Ventures include Visibuilt - raw materials, Digiclean Solutions - machinery, AIRMO - environmental services, Flox Intelligence - business software, and Octarine Bio - specialty chemicals. These investments reflect the firm's focus on innovative and impactful tech solutions.
Uncork Capital
Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2004 by Jeff Clavier. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, investing in founder potential long before it becomes obvious. The team includes notable partners such as Andy McLoughlin, Amy Saper, and Susan Liu, who bring diverse expertise to the table.
Uncork Capital focuses on sectors like business services, consumer services, financial services, healthcare, information technology, SaaS, e-commerce, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and technology. They typically invest in seed and early-stage companies, with check sizes ranging from $750K to $2M. The firm manages over $500 million across multiple funds, including a $100M Seed fund and a $100M Opportunity fund.
Notable investments by Uncork Capital include Loft Orbital - satellites standardized and deployed like servers, Gamma - beautifully-designed presentations and websites, Numeral - sales tax on autopilot, LaunchDarkly - code shipping platform, and SendGrid - email as infrastructure.
Uncorrelated Ventures
Uncorrelated Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada, founded in 2019 by Salil Deshpande. The firm focuses on infrastructure software, decentralized finance, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech sectors. With a team led by Deshpande, who has an engineer-operator background, the firm is known for its expertise in infrastructure and open-source software investments.
The firm manages over $750 million in assets across three active funds, investing primarily in early-stage companies. Uncorrelated Ventures typically participates in Series A rounds, focusing on the United States market. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and has a portfolio that includes notable companies like Salesforce, Blockchain, and Lending Club.
Uncorrelated Ventures has invested in over 100 companies, with notable investments including 6sense, Abstract Ventures, and ActiveState. The firm has seen 17 unicorns and 3 IPOs within its portfolio, highlighting its successful investment strategy in the tech and infrastructure sectors.
Underdog Labs
Underdog Labs is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by David Hehman and Alex Chang. The firm is composed of a small team of professionals, including Howard Love and Matthew Larson, who bring extensive experience in investing and strategy development. Underdog Labs differentiates itself by focusing on early-stage investments and leveraging the founders' entrepreneurial backgrounds and long-standing relationships.
The firm primarily invests in sectors such as B2B software, consumer products, and health technology, with a particular emphasis on belief-driven founders. They typically invest in pre-seed and seed stages, with check sizes ranging from $5K to $500K. Underdog Labs has a portfolio that includes companies like Tennr, Codemetal, and Transcrypts, and they focus on investments within the United States.
Notable investments by Underdog Labs include Tennr - document reasoning AI in healthcare, Codemetal - AI-powered development at the edge, Transcrypts - blockchain-based employment credentials, FloVision - AI for food production optimization, and Carta - equity management platform.
Underdog Ventures
Underdog Ventures® has developed a new model of customized community venture capital funds, combined with a model of customized philanthropy. Underdog Ventures partners with a group of investors committed to financial, community and environmental results. We create innovative and customized investments to meet the specific needs of each of our investors, each of whom has a dedicated fund that invests in areas that they choose.
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Underdog Ventures® acts as a managing partner for each of the funds, structuring, negotiating and managing the investments, while serving as an intermediary between investors and the invested companies. We provide value-added consulting, using the expertise of our in-house staff, advisory board members and investors; perform the due-diligence on companies in which we invest; maintain a strong on-the-ground presence in designated communities; create strategic relationships with non-profits; and provide exit opportunities for our investors consistent with their priorities.
Underscore VC
Underscore VC is a Boston-based venture capital firm that focuses on backing bold B2B software entrepreneurs at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. The firm is known for its hands-on approach to business building and its commitment to cultivating a supportive community for startups. Underscore VC has pioneered an open-source investing model that aligns the interests of the firm with those of the founders it supports, creating a collaborative ecosystem.
The firm invests in various sectors, primarily focusing on B2B software. They engage with startups at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages, providing them with the necessary resources and support to grow. Underscore VC operates globally, leveraging its location in Boston, a significant innovation hub, to connect with promising entrepreneurs.
Notable investments include: CloudZero - cloud cost intelligence platform, Luminai - conversational platform for insurance, and Flywire - global payments solution. Other portfolio companies include Reggora - property appraisal software, and Duckbill - digital marketing solutions.