Union Square Ventures (USV) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York, New York. The firm invests in early-stage and growth-oriented technology companies, with a focus on networks, marketplaces, fintech, consumer internet, and decentralized technologies. It typically provides capital from seed through Series B and later rounds while partnering with founders on scaling business models and community effects. USV emphasizes thematic investing in platforms that enable broad user engagement and network value. The firm has backed numerous influential technology companies across the United States and globally.