Union Square Ventures

We fund early stage ventures determined to change the way we live and do business. We are doers, here to help you grow Having been at the forefront of technological innovations, we hold a passion that matches yours to solve problems, sometimes, in unconventional ways. We believe in questioning the status quo, doing the right thing, and getting stuff done efficiently while pushing onward and upward. Accelerating innovation in SoCal and beyond We think Los Angeles is an optimal place to build a company, and also enjoy life. We are committed to pushing innovation in Southern California, but support founders across the globe.

Acton is a leading European early growth-stage venture capital firm based in Munich. Since 1999, we have partnered with more than 100 internet companies over five fund generations. We typically invest when a company has identified and started to execute on a sustainable business model. In doing so, we choose the long-term perspective over hype and see ourselves as true partners to the entrepreneurs we back – in good as well as testing times.

With over $4 billion in AUM, DCM has been focused on seed, series A, and series B for over 25 years. We've been fortunate to partner with 35 unicorns and counting. WE’RE HANDS ON AND FOCUSED ON VALUE-ADD We invest in a small handful of companies each year so we can be true partners to the founders we work with across areas including go-to-market, product, financial planning, and recruiting. WE’RE A GLOBAL TEAM AND PLATFORM With a global, diverse, multicultural team across the US and Asia, we help founders we partner with access the best ideas, talent, and opportunities across the world.

Partner for transitioning towards the growth stage. Our portfolio is formed by startups and Founders who share key values with us. Empower Sharing experience with Founders is a no-brainer. We enjoy cooperation with future leaders who are ready to shift their innovative businesses to the next level and still, stay open-minded toward ideas from outside. We believe in talents, who are capable to inspire and pursue their vision to others. Scale During collaboration we ensure that we share aligned vision, that great businesses are not only build on the disrupting idea but also are result of global ambitions, constant process streamlining and accommodation of fast growth. Your success is our success. Trust We aim to facilitate growth through continuous support, right connections and genuine partnership. We are persuaded that the biggest added value is created when Founder and Investor share core values of transparency and realizing that we both stand at the same side.

We're not just investors - we're operators, co-founders, and long-term partners to the companies we help create. Our Philosophy We build and invest only in ventures that address real, urgent problems through futuristic, original ideas. Every solution must be measurable, scalable, replicable, and ideally serve underserved communities with lasting, positive impact. Our ValuesOriginality: We don’t copy - we invent. Every venture starts from first principles and our commitment to solving real problems in bold, new ways. Founder Mentality: Whether on the studio team or joining a venture, we take ownership like founders. No spectators, no handoffs - just shared ambition and accountability.Purpose-Driven Impact isn’t an afterthought - it’s embedded in every decision we make. We build for underserved markets and design for systemic change. Execution Excellence: We value speed, but never at the cost of quality. We build lean, validate early, and move with clarity and intent. Integrity Over Optics: We do the right thing, especially when no one is watching. Transparency, honesty, and trust define how we work and who we work with.