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Made with Philadelphia grit and pride.

A United Force of Thinkers and Tinkerers

We're your builders, backers, and operators who show up early - not for the credit, but for the craft of building big dreams.

Momentum is forged through real work, shared belief, and a bias for building together.

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Great Companies Start with Great Coalitions.

Every renegade needs an ecosystem.

Our community gives early-stage founders the unfair advantage to build real momentum - whether that means getting funded, getting to revenue, or getting out of the echo chamber.

We surround our founders with confident operators, proven partners, and the kind of people who show up early, stay late, and follow through.

Early Capital with Syndication Built-in

Capital

Early Capital with Syndication Built-in

We lead early and bring strategic, commercially aligned investors into the room - people who open doors, challenge thinking, and stay in your corner.

Puzzle Pieces that Meet Possibility

Capability

Puzzle Pieces that Meet Possibility

The united effects of thinkers and tinkerers extend your capability, helping you unblock what's stuck, and accelerating the road to scale and sustainability.

A Network that Acts Like a Team

Community

A Network that Acts Like a Team

Founders. Funders. Service providers. Strategists. Our community is a tested ecosystem of people who've done it before and still do it every day.

Dreaming Big Together Today, So Others Can Dream Bigger Tomorrow

Our community brings together early teams, sharp operators, curious investors, and trusted partners to turn momentum into meaningful outcomes. This is where build-ready people plug into build-ready systems - founder circles, deep technical co-learning, field-tested growth loops, and shared playbooks that work in the wild. Join us to contribute, collaborate, and compound what’s working - with the people who actually make sh*t happen.
Dreaming Big Together Today, So Others Can Dream Bigger Tomorrow

A Platform for Startup Capital, Capability, and Community

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all playbooks.

Every UEV experience is built to meet founders, operators, and collaborators at every moment in the startup lifecycle.

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

Ground Floor is where relationships begin, and good ideas are tested in the wild. Our networking spaces for founders, funders, and friends create curiosity, collisions, and collaboration.

Blueprint

Blueprint

Practical, always-on community to help early-stage founders navigate real decisions, faster. It combines small-group reviews, fast feedback sprints, operator AMAs, and an off-the-record vault of resources - all designed to turn shared experience into forward momentum.

Ctrl+Shift

Ctrl+Shift

Network for technical builders navigating the shift to AI-native software. From engineers and architects to technical PMs, members break down what matters - how LLMs really work, where AI fits in the stack, and what it means for how we code, ship, and scale. Sessions evolve with the tools, cutting through hype to focus on practical insight and peer connection.

Catalyst

Catalyst

Whether it’s a half-day hack or a multi-day sprint, each Catalyst experience brings together early teams, technical builders, and creative operators to test bold ideas, build fast, and pressure-test concepts. It’s less about polished outcomes, more about unlocking the next move with the right people in the room.

Velocity

Velocity

Velocity is where promising ideas pick up speed. It’s a focused community for founders from first idea to first million to refine their narrative, stress-test their go-to-market, and unlock the next stage of growth with tailored support from the UEV team and operator network.

Signal

Signal

Signal is our collective radar - early patterns, tested tactics, emerging tools, and takes from builders in the trenches. Signal is where community intelligence compounds: a shared layer of foresight that sharpens instincts, accelerates decision-making, and helps us bet smarter, together.

For founders in the first mile

Founders

For founders in the first mile

Come with an idea or a napkin sketch. Leave with traction, partners, and a crew who show up. Whether you're raising or revenue-first, UEV helps turn early belief into momentum.

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For angels and early-stage funders

Investors

For angels and early-stage funders

Get closer to the source. We back capability, not just decks. Join a community where founders, advisors, and operators collide - and see signal before the spreadsheet.

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For force-mulipliers

Operators

For force-mulipliers

Startups don't just need founders - they need operators who make things work. Plug into real opportunities, grow your skills, and help shape what comes next.

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For founding teams

Wild Thinkers

For founding teams

The best teams aren't built on resumes - they're built on belief. For the problem-solvers, builders, and wild thinkers who see what others miss. Join the people who turn 'impossible' into 'watch this.'

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Essential Resources for Founders

Unlock your startup's potential with our curated resources.

Upcoming Events

Join us for exciting events, programs, and office hours designed to foster community engagement.

Pricing Options

Choose the plan that fits your startup journey. Founding rates are limited. Prices will increase as the community grows.

Ground Floor

Free

or pay-per-event

Access to open events + free mixers

Curated newsletter

Early invites to new tracks or pilots

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Builder

$45/mo

or $450 yearly

Access to Blueprint program

Founders-only peer matchups

Templates, toolkits, and playbooks

Ask-an-Expert sessions + feedback forums

Community discussions, job channels, and thematic groups

Discounted Catalyst event access

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Growth

$95/month

or $950 yearly

Everything in Builder +

Quarterly venture sprints

Curated introductions (investors, talent, service providers)

Private briefings on market trends, AI shifts, and GTM plays

Investor and customer spotlight opportunities

Quarterly 1:1 office hours with UEV mentors

First look at Origination Fund, Studio, and Community pilots

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Studio Partner

Custom

Custom (fee + equity)

Fractional Founding Support - Think of us as your extended co-founder bench. We embed alongside your team to fill critical gaps in product, growth, and go-to-market — bringing hard-won pattern recognition and operating muscle to your earliest decisions.

AI & Product Strategy Advisory - Access technical fluency and product foresight across emerging technologies. From zero-to-one roadmaps to integrating AI into core workflows, we help you build smarter, faster, and more defensibly.

Tailored Growth Strategies - We don’t do playbooks for the sake of playbooks. Every growth recommendation is purpose-built for your model, motion, and market — grounded in field-tested tactics and informed by our network of battle-proven operators.

Dedicated Advisor Match - You’ll be paired with seasoned experts from our network who’ve walked this path before — not just advisors in name, but true collaborators who care deeply about your outcomes.

Investor Showcase Opportunities - When you're ready to raise, we’ll help you get in front of the right capital. We curate warm introductions and co-pitch moments that maximize signal.

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Join our community for exclusive updates, insights, and opportunities in the startup ecosystem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our community

The UEV Community is a curated network for founders, builders, and investors shaping the future of early-stage ventures. It's powered by United Effects Ventures and designed to help members learn, connect, and grow through programs, mentorship, and real-world collaboration.
Founders, operators, and innovators at any stage can apply. The community includes startup leaders, investors, product builders, and creators exploring new technologies — especially in AI and automation.
There are three tiers: • Ground Floor (Free): Access open events, community updates, and pilot invitations. • Builder ($45/mo): Unlock founder programs, templates, expert sessions, and curated peer groups. • Growth ($95/mo): Add venture sprints, investor introductions, and private market briefings with UEV mentors. Each tier is designed to meet you where you are - from idea to scale.
Members gain access to a mix of education, collaboration, and visibility: • Founder resources like toolkits and playbooks • Ask-an-Expert sessions and feedback forums • Community discussions, job channels, and events • Early access to new programs, pilots, and partnerships
The Builder program gives founders hands-on tools and structure to turn ideas into viable businesses. Members get access to the Blueprint framework, templates, and expert sessions that accelerate clarity and execution.
The Growth program is built for founders ready to scale. It includes everything in Builder, plus: • Quarterly Venture Sprints with UEV mentors • Curated introductions to investors, talent, and partners • Private briefings on market trends and AI shifts. • Early access to the Origination Fund and Studio pilots
We believe access to community shouldn't depend on circumstance. If you've recently been furloughed or affected by layoffs, contact us at community@ue.ventures to learn how to enroll free of charge through one of our programs for public and private sector employees in transition or exploring new roles.
Anyone can apply for Origination funding or studio consulting at ue.ventures. Founders in the Growth program receive early access to Origination Fund opportunities and Studio engagement. You can express interest directly through the app or during mentor office hours, where the UEV team reviews alignment, traction, and fit for collaboration or investment.
Investors can join the UEV network to connect with early-stage founders, attend private briefings, or participate in curated demo opportunities. Reach out to the UEV team to learn more about the collaboration options, deal flow visibility, and portfolio support opportunities for investors in our builder and growth programs.
Yes. Service partners, advisors, and team members are welcome. Many contribute as mentors, collaborators, or experts in growth, product, design, and operations. UEV also features thematic groups and job channels that connect founders with skilled professionals looking to work with early-stage companies.

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