Union Grove Venture Partners
Fund of fundsChapel Hill Β· Pre-SeedβLate Stage Β· 2 people tracked
Also known as UGVP MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
UGVP operates as a fund-of-funds manager pursuing a high-conviction strategy focused on venture capital. Leveraging its team's combined experience across multiple economic cycles, the firm seeks access to elite, access-constrained managers and aims to identify the next generation of top-tier fund talent. It concentrates capital in high-performing funds while supplementing this approach with a curated selection of direct co-investments intended to enhance returns and deepen market insights.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team Β· 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 20 of 50 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment Γ4Consumer Γ3Fintech Γ3FoodTech Γ3Healthtech Γ3SaaS Γ3Advanced Manufacturing Γ2AgTech Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ11
Investments Β· 50 tracked
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Beyond Meat creates plant-based protein products, including burgers and other foods designed to provide nutritional value while supporting environmental sustainability and soil regeneration.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechFoodTechEl Segundo, US
Ethan Brown(Founder & CEO)Teri L. Witteman(Executive Officer)Jonathan Nelson(Executive Officer)Dariush Ajami, Ph.D.(Executive Officer)Drew Lufkin(Executive Officer)John Boken(Executive Officer)
3DR Inc designs and manufactures electronic systems such as autopilots, GPS, and telemetry hardware for unmanned vehicles, drones, and UAVs, with a focus on open-source and open-hardware-based autopilots.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsSan Diego, US
Alation builds a data catalog platform with machine learning and generative AI capabilities that helps enterprises find, understand, and trust their data.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRedwood City, US
Satyen Sangani(Founder)Dr. Venky Ganti(Founder)Dr. Feng Niu(Founder)Aaron Kalb(Founder)
BridgeWave develops high-capacity wireless backhaul systems built on its own software-defined RF ASIC chips for the 6-42GHz bands and a four-channel baseband SOC supporting up to 2000MHz of aggregated bandwidth and capacities over 10Gbps.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Council Capital is a growth investment firm that provides capital along with operational support, executive networks, and strategic resources to healthcare technology and healthcare services companies.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Crosscut is a reader-supported, independent online news site covering the Pacific Northwest, publishing local journalism on topics such as politics, housing, public safety, arts and community life.
Media & Entertainment
Current Foods produces plant-based and biotech-derived seafood products, including raw tuna and smoked salmon alternatives, designed to compete on flavor, nutritional profile, cost, and supply reliability.
Climate TechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Jacek Prus(Founder)in
Samba.tv is a TV recommendation service that aggregates content from streaming services and live TV, personalized based on viewing trends.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Healthcare company led by CEO Saurabh Sinha, cited as a Council Capital partner.
Union is a hospitality operating system that replaces traditional POS systems for high-volume bars and restaurants, offering venue management tools, a consumer mobile app for menu browsing/ordering/payment and loyalty rewards, and an on-premise data network for beverage brands.
ConsumerFintechSaaS
Haystack provides a customizable digital headquarters platform for organizations, featuring no-code tools to build branded internal communication and collaboration spaces.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSLos Angeles, US
Cameron Lindsay(Executive Officer)
Hero is a direct-to-consumer brand that produces and sells low-carb and nutritionally-optimized pasta, bread, bagels, and other baked goods.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTech
Kasa operates a portfolio of flexible accommodations using technology and operational expertise.
Travel & Hospitality
Roman Pedan(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)Craig Minoff(Chief Product Officer & Head of Company Ops (Founding Team))
Sunnyvale, US
Mark Britto(Director)Daniel J. Shader(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDan Levitan(Director)Jon Callaghan(Director)
Poshmark is a fashion resale marketplace that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand clothing and accessories through a mobile-first platform.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesSocial
Manish ChandraChetan PungaliyaGautam GolwalaTracy Sun
Rhythm NewMedia offers a technology platform for delivering mobile brand advertising within premium media content.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Forte provides a rules engine for managing on-chain token economies and compliance controls across blockchain networks.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Rocket Lawyer offers online legal services combining AI-assisted document creation and review with access to attorneys for consultations and personalized advice.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS
SpotHero is a parking reservation app that helps drivers find and book affordable parking at garages, lots, and valet services across North American cities.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationChicago, US
Mark Lawrence(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)Larry Kiss(Co-Founder, Chief Architect Officer)Samuel Guren(Director)Michael Gamson(Director)
BoardSam Yagan(Director)
Oishii grows specialty berries and tomatoes using vertical farming technology in controlled indoor environments, with a focus on non-GMO, sustainable production.
AgTechFoodTechNew York, US
Hiroki KogaBrendan SomervilleEric Mathews(Director)Morgan Steffy(Executive Officer, Director)Joel Seligstein(Director)Evan Katz(Executive Officer, Director)
Exits Β· 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBeyond MeatNASDAQ: BYNDProgynyNASDAQ: PGNY
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAlation Β· solutionsreview.com Β· Jul 17, 2026
Beyond Meat Β· latimes.com Β· Jul 16, 2026
Poshmark, Inc. Β· biometricupdate.com Β· Jul 16, 2026
Disruptel Β· trysignalbase.com Β· Mar 24, 2026
SpotHero Β· cnbc.com Β· Feb 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Union Grove Venture Partners invest at?
- Union Grove Venture Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Union Grove Venture Partners focus on?
- Union Grove Venture Partners focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Union Grove Venture Partners located?
- Union Grove Venture Partners is headquartered in Chapel Hill, US.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor Connect - Episode 63 - Greg Bohlen of Union Grove Venture Partners
Hall Martin Β· Greg Bohlen
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