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Union Labs Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Union Labs Ventures, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, is a specialized DeepTech Seed-stage venture capital firm. The firm is dedicated to backing founders who are developing foundational technologies for industrial applications. Their investment thesis centers on "hard tech" solutions that address real-world problems across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced materials, and biotechnology. They aim to identify and support companies that are building the next generation of critical infrastructure and enterprise solutions.

Union Labs Ventures primarily focuses on Seed-stage investments, often leading rounds and actively participating in the strategic development of their portfolio companies. The firm seeks out startups that demonstrate strong technical innovation and a clear path to commercialization within industrial contexts. Their hands-on approach involves providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to their network, helping deep tech companies navigate the complex journey from research and development to market adoption.

To date, Union Labs Ventures has successfully raised two funds, each amounting to $40 million, bringing their total assets under management to $80 million. They are active investors, having made over 50 investments since their inception. For initial engagements, Union Labs typically writes first checks ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million, positioning themselves as a crucial early-stage partner for ambitious deep tech ventures. Their commitment to industrial deep tech underscores their belief in the transformative potential of these technologies to reshape industries.

Investor Profile

Union Labs Ventures has backed more than 21 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Estonia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sustainability.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (48%)
  • Pre Seed (24%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Series B (10%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • Estonia (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Sustainability
  • Information Technology
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Aerospace
  • Manufacturing
  • Geospatial
  • Mapping Services
  • Remote Sensing
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Union Labs Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Catapult Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 3
DA Ventures
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Co-Investments: 2
Congruent Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
The E14 Fund
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
TenOneTen Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 3
Hyperplane
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Catapult Ventures
Europe, Leicester, United Kingdom, Enderby
Co-Investments: 4
Tectonic Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 4
Lavrock Ventures
North America, Virginia, United States, Mclean
Co-Investments: 2
Lerer Hippeau
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Union Labs Ventures often collaborate with?

SV
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Salem
Shared Deals: 1
SR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CL
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
JI
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2
JC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
WA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Union Labs Ventures?

Raise Robotics

San Francisco, California, United States

Construction Robotics

ConstructionRobotics
SeedJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,750,000
Foundation EGI

Los Altos, California, United States

The EGI platform from the Foundation is designed to speed up all phases of the product development cycle

Information Technology
Series AJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $23,000,000
Foundation EGI

Los Altos, California, United States

The EGI platform from the Foundation is designed to speed up all phases of the product development cycle

Information Technology
SeedApr 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,600,000
Urban Sky

Denver, Colorado, United States

Urban Sky offers a revolution in remote sensing through the new stratospheric microballoon.

GeospatialMapping ServicesNavigationRemote SensingSmart Cities
Series BFeb 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Butlr

Burlingame, California, United States

Butlr is a physical AI startup that specializes in wireless anonymous people sensing and occupancy detection solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ElectronicsMachine LearningSensorSoftware
Series BAug 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $38,000,000
SirenOpt

Oakland, California, United States

SirenOpt provides manufacturing intelligence solutions for nanoscale materials used in semiconductors, electronics, batteries, and aerospace

AerospaceBatteryElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
SeedJul 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,600,000
Urban Sky

Denver, Colorado, United States

Urban Sky offers a revolution in remote sensing through the new stratospheric microballon.

AerospaceGeospatialMapping ServicesRemote SensingSmart Cities
Series AOct 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,750,000
Pico MES

Redwood City, California, United States

Pico MES develops a manufacturing execution system designed for factory and machinery control.

Industrial AutomationInformation TechnologyManufacturingSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Series AAug 22, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,350,000
Raise Robotics

San Francisco, California, United States

Construction Robotics

ConstructionRobotics
Pre SeedJan 24, 2023
Urban Machine

Oakland, California, United States

Urban Machine is a construction company that manufactures reclaims and co-creates locally sourced premium lumber products.

Building MaterialRobotics
SeedDec 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,600,000