Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures, established in 2008, is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage and early-stage investments. The firm primarily focuses on technology-enabled services, educational technology, and legal informatics within the internet industry, targeting internet-enabled consumer and business services. Ulu Ventures also considers investments in digital media, mobile, IoT, EdTech, FinTech, and other emerging tech sectors. The firm typically invests in the San Francisco Bay Area, co-investing with others to cumulatively invest between $500,000 and $1 million. Ulu Ventures aims to invest where there is a viable exit strategy, with a track record of over 30 investments in the last three years.

Andrea Bogarin

Senior Associate

Kevin Hoffberg

Venture Partner

Clint Korver

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Stephen Malinak

Venture Partner

Steve Reale

Venture Partner

Miriam Rivera

Co-Founder, CEO and Managing Director

Nancy Torres

Partner

David White

Venture Partner

Past deals in Video

Answerbite

Seed Round in 2022
Answerbite is a content marketing platform that assists event marketing teams in generating new revenue and lead generation by transforming recorded sessions into valuable content. This includes creating post-event summaries, highlighting key moments, and producing concise video clips and blogs. Additionally, Answerbite enables marketing teams to collect and share social proof videos, such as customer testimonials, facilitating the extraction of customer insights. The platform streamlines the process of gathering and distributing videos from customers, team members, and thought leaders, allowing clients to efficiently produce impactful customer videos.

FEM

Seed Round in 2015
FEM Inc. is a media technology company that specializes in creating and delivering personalized video experiences for websites and applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company leverages neuroscience and psychology to enhance video engagement through its Prizma platform. This platform enables websites to easily implement engaging video discovery and smart syndication, powered by a sophisticated content recommendation engine. For publishers with existing video content, Prizma improves discovery and recirculation, while also offering monetized, relevant content from high-quality creators for those seeking additional video options. By focusing on user engagement, FEM aims to increase video views and overall time spent on sites, ultimately enhancing audience retention.

Fuisz Media

Seed Round in 2014
Fuisz Media Inc. specializes in developing video-recognition software that enhances viewer engagement through interactive elements designed for e-commerce. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company employs an automated algorithm to add clickable annotations in videos, linking viewers directly to purchase options or relevant content. This technology transforms any video into an interactive experience, allowing users to touch, hover, or click on objects to access product information and branded experiences. Fuisz Media collaborates with leading advertising agencies and global brands, including Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret, Gillette, and Target, to optimize video engagement and drive e-commerce traffic.

Videokits

Angel Round in 2012
Videokits is a mobile application that enables users to capture, organize, and analyze video responses and surveys for valuable customer insights. The platform offers tools for video shooting and editing, featuring a variety of filters and effects, making it accessible on devices such as iPhones, iPads, iPod touches, and Android devices. By allowing users to document and share important moments creatively, Videokits caters to both individual users and businesses seeking to enhance their understanding of customer feedback through multimedia content.
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