Union Labs

Overview

Union Labs is a deep-tech venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California, with a presence in San Francisco. The firm specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, focusing on startups that leverage advanced technologies to address significant global challenges. Key sectors of interest include robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Internet of Things, and smart infrastructure. The firm aims to support visionary founders developing innovative solutions with the potential for substantial impact.

Co-founded by Nate Williams and Chris Kim, Union Labs originated from Kleiner Perkins with backing from Google Ventures, providing a strong foundation and access to a wide network of expertise. The firm not only invests capital but also offers hands-on operational support to its portfolio companies, helping them navigate the path to product-market fit. With a portfolio of around 28 companies, Union Labs is committed to advancing technologies that contribute to a smarter, more connected world.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Website: union.build
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/union-labs

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• blockchain
• zeroknowledge proofs
• blockchain interoperability
• crypto
• web3
• technology, information & internet
• trustless communication
• zk-proof aggregation
• union testnet
• union light client
• nft cross-chain transfer
• modularity
• union ecosystem partners
• financial technology
• cometbls
• cryptography
• union protocol grants
• voyager relayer
• galois
• layer 1 support
• decentralized validation
• scalable cross-chain protocol
• zero-knowledge cryptography
• cross-chain asset transfer
• ibc protocol
• union sdk
• asset transfers
• software development
• proof aggregation
• zk proofs
• altvm support
• light clients
• cometbls signatures
• trustless bridge
• blockchain technology
• consensus verification
• light client verification
• zk-ibc bridge
• ethereum compatibility
• defi integration
• galois zk verification
• high-frequency intent execution
• secure zk proofs
• decentralized finance (defi)
• blockchain messaging
• message passing
• multi-chain connectivity
• proof of consensus
• cosmos ibc
• interoperability
• b2b
• services
• computer systems design and related services
• security
• user experience
• finance technology
• financial services
• ux

Technologies Used

• CloudFlare Hosting
• Cloudflare DNS
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Mobile Friendly
• Render
• Sprig
• reCAPTCHA