Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in seed-stage and early-stage investments in technology companies. Founded in 2008, the firm primarily targets opportunities in sectors such as enterprise IT, educational technology, legal informatics, and internet-enabled services. Ulu Ventures focuses on investments in the Bay Area, leveraging the market opportunities created by the Stanford and Silicon Valley communities. The firm typically co-invests with other investors, aiming for cumulative investments between $500,000 and $1 million. Ulu Ventures utilizes a disciplined decision-making process that emphasizes risk-reward trade-offs and logical principles of portfolio construction, distinguishing itself from other venture capital firms. Its investment strategy includes a preference for companies with viable exit strategies in subsequent stages of growth.

Andrea Bogarin

Senior Associate

Kathy Chen

Partner

Kevin Hoffberg

Venture Partner

Clint Korver

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Stephen Malinak Ph.D

Venture Partner

Nancy Torres

Partner

Past deals in Home Services

Zum

Series A in 2017
Zum Services, Inc. specializes in providing safe and reliable transportation for children and youth, catering to both school districts and busy families. The company offers a range of services, including scheduled and on-demand rides, carpool options, and on-site childcare, ensuring consistent drivers for pickups and drop-offs related to school, sports, and other activities. Zum leverages a network of highly vetted drivers along with advanced scheduling and tracking technology to enhance efficiency and safety. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Zum operates in key regions such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, focusing on delivering flexible transportation solutions that save time for parents and reduce costs for schools.

Slingshot Power

Series A in 2017
Slingshot Power is dedicated to providing home and business owners with clean and affordable energy solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Altos, the company operates additional locations in Sacramento and Las Vegas. Slingshot Power specializes in the installation of solar photovoltaic systems, along with other energy-efficient products such as EV charging stations and LED lighting. The company ensures prompt service, typically completing installations within 25 days, and offers comprehensive 25-year service plans. By offering these services, Slingshot Power aims to help customers mitigate rising energy costs, reduce energy production disruptions, and minimize local pollution.

Zum

Seed Round in 2016
Zum Services, Inc. specializes in providing safe and reliable transportation for children and youth, catering to both school districts and busy families. The company offers a range of services, including scheduled and on-demand rides, carpool options, and on-site childcare, ensuring consistent drivers for pickups and drop-offs related to school, sports, and other activities. Zum leverages a network of highly vetted drivers along with advanced scheduling and tracking technology to enhance efficiency and safety. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Zum operates in key regions such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, focusing on delivering flexible transportation solutions that save time for parents and reduce costs for schools.

InsideMaps

Seed Round in 2014
InsideMaps Inc. specializes in creating 3D models and floor plans of home interiors, allowing potential buyers to visualize properties and enabling homeowners to experiment with furniture arrangements and home improvements in a virtual environment. Established in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers a smartphone and tablet application that simplifies the process of generating photorealistic 3D models and virtual tours. This user-friendly app provides innovative tools for visualizing interiors, including options for changing paint and flooring or arranging furniture from retailers. InsideMaps aims to enhance the home buying and renovation experience by providing high-definition photography, detailed floor plans, and immersive 3D environments, making it accessible for anyone to create and explore their ideal living space.

HomeLight

Seed Round in 2012
HomeLight, Inc. operates an online platform that connects homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents in the United States, utilizing data and agent reviews to facilitate informed decisions. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify real estate transactions, making them more certain and satisfying. HomeLight offers a range of services, including agent matching, an investor platform called Simple Sale, consumer financing through HomeLight Home Loans, and various transactional tools via HomeLight Agent Services. The platform supports clients throughout the real estate journey, helping with all-cash offers, unlocking home equity, and streamlining the closing process. HomeLight has received recognition from industry publications for its innovative approach and commitment to enhancing the real estate experience.

HomeLight

Seed Round in 2012
HomeLight, Inc. operates an online platform that connects homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents in the United States, utilizing data and agent reviews to facilitate informed decisions. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify real estate transactions, making them more certain and satisfying. HomeLight offers a range of services, including agent matching, an investor platform called Simple Sale, consumer financing through HomeLight Home Loans, and various transactional tools via HomeLight Agent Services. The platform supports clients throughout the real estate journey, helping with all-cash offers, unlocking home equity, and streamlining the closing process. HomeLight has received recognition from industry publications for its innovative approach and commitment to enhancing the real estate experience.
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