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Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures, based in California, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed and Seed stages, can lead rounds, and writes checks of $1 million to $3 million, with notable investments including Palantir and SoFi.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed

Check size$1M to $3M

Leads roundsYes

FocusGeneralist

Latest fundn/a

Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Ulu Ventures

2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Clint KorverCofounder, Managing DirectorHe applies decision analysis to venture capital, focusing on diverse entrepreneurs and data-driven investment decisions.

Miriam RiveraCofounder, Managing DirectorFocus: seed-stage investments in diverse founding teams.

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Writes $1M to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

PalantirSoFiBetterUpGuild EducationHomeLightEverLawProterraZum

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Questions

What stage does Ulu Ventures invest in?

Ulu Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Ulu Ventures invest?

Ulu Ventures reports checks of $1M to $3M.

Does Ulu Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Ulu Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Ulu Ventures?

Clint Korver (Cofounder, Managing Director), Miriam Rivera (Cofounder, Managing Director).

Is Ulu Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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