Union Square Ventures
Union Square Ventures is a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm that backs companies broadening access to knowledge, capital, and well-being through networks, platforms, and protocols.
USV 2022 Opportunity Fund (Fund IV) closed April 2022.[7][1]
post-money valuation and the full investor list are not publicly disclosed.
Fred Wilson, Co-Founder and Partner[4][2][8]
Brad Burnham, Co-Founder[4][2][8]
Fred Wilson, Partner[8][4][6][5]
Andy Weissman, Managing Partner[8][4][6][5]
Rebecca Kaden, Managing Partner[8][4][6][5]
Albert Wenger, Partner[8][4][6][5]
Nick Grossman, General Partner[8][4][6][5]
Michael Mignano, General Partner (joined April 2026)[8][4][6][5]
Jared Hecht, Venture Partner[8][4][6][5]
Jess Oynick, Head of Talent[8][4][6][5]
Andreessen Horowitz · a16z.com · Named as a direct competitor to USV in the enrichment source's competitor list; same buyer (early-stage founders), same asset class (venture capital), overlapping thesis areas including crypto/Web3 and consumer internet.[8]
Benchmark Capital · benchmark.com · Named as a direct competitor to USV in the enrichment source; same structural archetype (small partnership, early-stage focus, concentrated portfolio) and same buyer (seed/Series A founders in consumer and enterprise tech).[8]
Greylock Partners · greylock.com · Named as a direct competitor to USV in the enrichment source; overlapping thesis on network-effect businesses and early-stage enterprise/consumer technology investments.[8]
Index Ventures · indexventures.com · Named as a direct competitor to USV in the enrichment source; USV alumni are noted as moving to Index Ventures, indicating same talent pool and overlapping deal flow in fintech and consumer internet.[8]
Firstmark Capital · firstmarkcap.com · Named as a direct competitor to USV in the enrichment source and cited as a co-host of the NYC Angels Summit alongside USV; same geography (New York), same stage (early-stage), and overlapping deal flow.[8]
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May 2026 · techcrunch.com
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May 2026 · techcrunch.com
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Union Square Ventures
Union Square Ventures is a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm that backs companies broadening access to knowledge, capital, and well-being through networks, platforms, and protocols.
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