Consumer Startups

Ubenwa develops AI technology that analyzes newborn cries to assess infant needs and provide caregivers with insights, available through lightweight integrations into consumer devices and a mobile app called Nanni AI.

2 investors

Ubisoft is a video game publisher and developer behind franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six, The Division, and Prince of Persia. It sells games and a subscription service (Ubisoft+) to consumers across multiple platforms.

2 investors

UC is a mobile browser and content app offering AI-powered web search, cloud storage with 10GB of free space, personalized news aggregation, and access to a large library of e-books and web novels. It targets consumer mobile users, combining search, file backup, and entertainment reading in one application.

2 investors

UGI Labs builds generative conversational AI characters designed specifically for children, with built-in safety compliance and parental controls. The platform allows creators to prototype, build, and deploy animated talking characters with customizable personality and safety boundaries.

2 investors

Ugaoo is an Indian brand selling plants and gardening products online, including bundled plant kits sold direct to consumers.

2 investors

Ultherapy develops FDA-cleared ultrasound devices that use microfocused ultrasound and real-time imaging to lift skin and stimulate collagen production without surgery. The company offers non-invasive aesthetic treatments for consumers seeking skin lifting and wrinkle reduction.

2 investors

Umbrel makes umbrelOS, a home server operating system with a one-click app store for self-hosting apps such as personal cloud storage, media streaming, Bitcoin/Lightning nodes, network ad-blocking, home automation, and locally-run AI models and agents. It targets privacy-focused consumers who want to own their data and run services on their own hardware at home.

2 investors

Umps provides personal alarm and monitoring solutions for older adults seeking to maintain independent living at home rather than enter aged care facilities. The company develops evidence-based health interventions and care delivery tools specifically designed for seniors in Australia and beyond.

2 investors

Unbox the Dress transforms wedding dresses into custom, one-of-a-kind keepsake products such as clutches, working directly with customers through a design consultation. Customers ship their gown to the company's studio using a secure DressBox and collaborate with designers on a personalized transformation.

2 investors

Unfolded is a sustainable clothing brand that designs women's apparel with input from its customer community and produces garments on demand in ethical factories in India to reduce waste. Each purchase funds children's education and supports higher wages for garment workers.

2 investors

Unfurl operates a shared kitchen facility that allows customers to place a single order across multiple restaurant concepts simultaneously, delivering varied cuisines to households in one trip.

2 investors

Uni makes refillable personal care products, including the Rain Body Serum, a lightweight body moisturizer formulated with marine and plant-derived active ingredients. The brand emphasizes sustainable, refillable packaging and clean formulations for consumer skincare and body care.

2 investors

Unipal is a mobile app that gives students a digital student ID and access to discounts and offers on food, coffee, fitness, electronics and other categories from local and regional merchants. It serves students, who sign up for free, and includes features like a discount map and a savings tracker.

2 investors

Unrivaled Sports builds sports experiences and events for young athletes, drawing on backgrounds in sports, entertainment, and consumer experiences. It operates in the youth sports category.

2 investors

Unwind Me operates an on-demand platform connecting consumers with massage therapists for at-home services, competing in the wellness and personal care market.

2 investors

Upgraded offers a subscription model for Mac computers that includes device upgrades every 24 months and device trade-in or recycling programs. The company targets Mac users seeking an alternative to traditional purchase models, operating within the circular economy and consumer electronics space.

2 investors

UPROXX is an online media publication covering music, entertainment, film, TV, sports, and lifestyle/culture, producing articles, interviews, rankings, and event coverage. It also runs branded content and live events (e.g. concert series) through UPROXX Studios.

2 investors

Upshift operates a car-sharing platform focused on sustainability, deploying hybrid and electric vehicles to reduce emissions and car ownership. The service prioritizes environmental impact, fleet utilization efficiency, and fair employment practices for delivery and operations staff across cities.

2 investors

Upside operates a cash-back marketplace for brick-and-mortar commerce, connecting consumers with retailers such as gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and hardware stores. Retailers gain additional profit while consumers earn increased purchasing power on everyday purchases.

2 investors

Urban Massage is a mobile wellness service that brings therapists and practitioners to clients' homes across UK cities and Paris. The platform handles bookings and payments while allowing independent practitioners—including massage therapists, osteopaths, physiotherapists, and beauty professionals—to retain up to 70% of earnings and control their own schedules.

2 investors

Ursa Major makes clean skincare products with forest-infused formulas free of harsh chemicals. The company serves consumers seeking natural, high-quality beauty products.

2 investors

USVP is a venture capital firm with 45 years of history that invests across enterprise software, security, consumer technology, and healthcare sectors. The firm has deployed $4.7 billion across 542 portfolio companies, with deep operational expertise provided by former CEOs and technology company founders.

2 investors

Pod is a personal money management mobile app for iOS and Android that lets users set savings goals, track expenses, build a credit trail (Pod Score), and access Shariah-compliant micro-financing of up to RM10,000. It targets consumers in Malaysia seeking Islamic law-compliant financial planning, savings, and financing products.

2 investors

Utoppia is a neobank app that uses stablecoins to let users send USD internationally with zero fees, pay for local services at competitive exchange rates, and grow their balance through an in-app investment account. It positions itself as a global neobank combining US banking stability with local access.

2 investors