Ulu Ventures

About

Ulu Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Miriam Rivera and Clint Korver, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The firm is committed to supporting diverse founder teams, with approximately 80% of its portfolio companies having a founder who is an immigrant, a woman, or from a minority group.

Fund

In February 2025, Ulu Ventures closed its fourth fund, raising $208 million. This fund brings the firm's total assets under management to over $400 million and is notable for being one of the largest U.S. venture funds led by a Latina woman.

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Investment Strategy

Ulu Ventures employs a data-driven investment approach designed to minimize cognitive biases and enhance decision-making.

The firm assigns probabilities to key business metrics, such as market share and revenue, to assess the potential for achieving significant returns. This structured methodology ensures a disciplined evaluation process while maintaining inclusivity across diverse demographic groups.

Notable Investments

  • SoFi
  • Palantir
  • Everlaw
  • Guild Education
  • BetterUp
  • Zum

Notable Exits

  • SoFi
  • Palantir
  • Proterra
  • Zebit
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Miriam Rivera - CEO, Co-Founder and Managing Director

miriam@uluventures.com

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