Union Square Ventures

Union Square Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2003, specializing in early-stage and growth financing across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and technology. The firm exclusively invests in the internet ecosystem, focusing on web applications, internet services, and mobile technologies that leverage large user networks and network effects. Union Square Ventures typically makes initial investments ranging from $1 million to $3 million, with a maximum investment of up to $20 million in any single company. The firm prefers to act as a lead investor, targeting ownership levels of 15% to 20%, and actively engages with the entrepreneurs it funds. Its investment strategy includes seeking out companies that utilize innovative information technology to drive high growth in diverse fields such as media, marketing, fintech, climate tech, and blockchain. Union Square Ventures primarily invests in companies located in major urban centers, including New York, San Francisco, London, and Berlin.

Brad Burnham

Partner

John Buttrick

Partner

Grace Carney

Analyst

Nick Grossman

Partner

Matt Mandel

Analyst

Hannah Murdoch

Analyst

Nikhil Raman

Analyst

Andy Weissman

Managing Partner

Fred Wilson

Partner

Past deals in Fuel Cell

XFuel

Venture Round in 2022
XFuel produces sustainable and net-zero road, marine and aviation drop-in fuels for distributors and consumers. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Palma de Mallorca, Baleares. XFuel has developed technology for sustainable and cost-effective conversion of biomass waste into a clean and drop-in advanced fuel for the transport sector. Fuel is produced efficiently, at low-cost and with currently up to 90% fewer GHGs than traditional fossil fuel production, with a clear route to achieving carbon negative fuels.

Shift EV

Series A in 2022
Developer of an electric mobility technology intended to accelerate the transition to fleets in emerging markets. The company's vehicles are manufactured with proprietary electro-fitting technology that can turn any conventional vehicle, enabling users to travel from one place to another on electric-run vehicles and helping the environment to be less polluted and save natural resources.

XFuel

Seed Round in 2022
XFuel produces sustainable and net-zero road, marine and aviation drop-in fuels for distributors and consumers. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Palma de Mallorca, Baleares. XFuel has developed technology for sustainable and cost-effective conversion of biomass waste into a clean and drop-in advanced fuel for the transport sector. Fuel is produced efficiently, at low-cost and with currently up to 90% fewer GHGs than traditional fossil fuel production, with a clear route to achieving carbon negative fuels.

Radiant

Series A in 2022
Radiant is engaged in the development of portable nuclear microreactors that serve as a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels for military and commercial uses. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company leverages the expertise of former SpaceX engineers to create innovative power solutions. Its patented microreactor is designed to fit within a shipping container, allowing for transportation by air, sea, and road. Utilizing safe fuels that have been extensively tested by the Department of Energy, Radiant's technology draws on decades of nuclear innovation to provide a low-cost, zero-emissions power source that can operate in diverse environments.

Remora

Seed Round in 2021
Remora is a developer of a carbon capture device designed for semi-trucks, which mounts between the truck's cab and trailer. This innovative technology employs a solid sorbent that selectively binds with carbon dioxide molecules in the exhaust stream, effectively capturing emissions without disrupting vehicle performance. The device utilizes exhaust heat to regenerate the sorbent, ensuring continuous operation. By selling the captured carbon dioxide to concrete producers and other end users, Remora enables companies to create new revenue streams while helping them fulfill their climate commitments.
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