UNION Labs Ventures
Venture capitalSan Mateo · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Also known as UNION LABS VENTURES MANAGEMENT LLC
Investment thesis
UNION Labs focuses on backing technical deeptech founders at the earliest stages who are pursuing ambitious, world-changing ideas. The firm deploys capital and leverages its connected network to source, collaborate with, and support founders with visionary concepts. Established at Kleiner Perkins with backing from Google Ventures, the firm emphasizes investments it considers smart, disruptive, and capable of scaling.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 4 of 51 portfolio companiesAgTech ×2FoodTech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 51 tracked
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Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Vertically integrated robotics and AI platform to prepare, image, and assess biopsy tissue
American semiconductor manufacturing company leveraging ultra-high vacuum environment of space to produce higher yield wafers
Low-code platform that automates the process of building computer vision models
Powering smarter money in construction finance
Accelerating the Distributed Energy Revolution
Energy management for electrified homes
Robots that build and maintain the world's physical infrastructure
IoT intelligence for indoor people movement and well-being safeguarding privacy
Data Platform for manufacturers
Mission to decarbonize homes and transform them into productive energy resources for a clean, reliable grid
Physics-based synthetic data generation
PICO is a modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that connects shop floor equipment, digital work instructions, and operational data for manufacturers of all sizes.
Advanced ManufacturingIoTSaaSSan Francisco, US
Geoffrey Stewart Bucks(Director)Ryan Kuhlenbeck(Executive Officer, Director)
Gary Chen(Cofounder)Conley Oster(Cofounder)
Enables regenerative farms to reach the customers that support them
Intelligence for your security camera
Strella Biotech develops high-tech sensors that monitor ethylene gas to track the ripening of fruits and vegetables, with current deployment monitoring 15% of U.S. apples.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechSeattle, US
Katherine Sizov(Executive Officer, Director)Jacob Jordan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Brett Topche(Director)Jay
BoardEric Linn(Director)Nolan Paul(Director)
Stealth startup building next generation AI and LLM tools for enterprises in design and manufacturing industries
Low-code platform that automates building computer vision models
Platform powering smarter money in construction finance
Data privacy cryptographic infrastructure service
Accelerating the distributed energy revolution
Energy management for electrified homes
IoT intelligence for indoor people movement and well-being while safeguarding privacy
Data platform for manufacturers
Enables regenerative farms to reach customers that support them
Robots that build and maintain the world's physical infrastructure
Intelligence system for security cameras
Remote sensing via stratospheric microballoon
Physics-based synthetic data generation
Real-time sensing and software platform to improve performance and yield of thin film products
Robots that reclaim wood waste for reuse as premium lumber
Thesis develops reusable, steerable microballoons for routine access to the stratosphere (40,000–130,000 feet), enabling persistent surveillance, communications relay, and atmospheric research for defense, intelligence, commercial, and scientific applications.
AgTechClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechInsurTechSpace TechDenver, US
Andrew Antonio(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jared Leidich(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nick Moran(Director)Jared Liedich(Executive Officer)
BoardAlan Eustace(Director)Darren Liccardo(Director)
Platform that automatically compensates customers for poor service experiences
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does UNION Labs Ventures invest at?
- UNION Labs Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is UNION Labs Ventures's typical check size?
- UNION Labs Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $2.5M.
- What sectors does UNION Labs Ventures focus on?
- UNION Labs Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, IoT, Robotics.
- Where is UNION Labs Ventures located?
- UNION Labs Ventures is headquartered in San Mateo, US.
- Does UNION Labs Ventures lead rounds?
- UNION Labs Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 4
MaC Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners closely with founders, offering hands-on support and strategic involvement beyond capital.
Zacua Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs innovating in the construction and built environment sectors.
Cybernetix Ventures is an early-stage venture firm founded by robotics leaders, investing in robotics, automation, and industrial AI startups. It backs pre-seed, seed, and Series A companies and operates the Cybernetix Collective, a network of startups, advisors, and corporates.
Feenix Venture Partners is a New York-based investment firm that provides growth capital to consumer-facing businesses, typically at the early and mid-stages, while remaining involved throughout a company's financing lifecycle.
Firms observed investing alongside UNION Labs Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with UNION Labs Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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