A Community for Philly Startups at Every Stage
From first-time founders to fifth-time builders - the UEV community is built to grow with Philly’s startup ecosystem.
Great Philadelphia companies grow from strong Philadelphia coalitions.
From founder dinners to demo days, late-night debug sessions to early-morning pitch runs, UEV is building the connective tissue of a startup city in Philly.
Capital
Early Capital
We don’t lead with checks – we lead with commitment. Every portfolio company gets 90 days work together before investment is on the table. If we back you, it’s because we’ve been in the room and believe the match is worth fueling.
Capability
Operators on Speed Dial
The united effects of thinkers and tinkerers extend your capability. We bring you technical minds and early hires who know what works.
Community
The Crew That Builds With You
Founder dinners. Late-night Slack threads. Quick calls that turn into cap tables. We host the moments that matter so you never have to build in a vacuum.
Dreaming Big Together Today, So Others Can Dream Bigger Tomorrow
A Platform for Philadelphia Startup Capital, Capability, and Community
We built UEV for Philadelphia founders who build together. We believe in circles over silos - shared tables, shared tools, and shared progress.
UEV programs are designed to meet founders, operators, and collaborators wherever they are on the journey.
Ground Floor
Our monthly gathering is Philly’s connective tissue for startups. Whether you're refining your pitch, testing an idea, or looking for cofounders, Ground Floor is where conversations start—and where the next wave of ventures begins to take shape.
Blueprint
The scaffolding to go from idea to impact. Blueprint is UEV’s always-on community: warm intros, partner perks, Slack banter, peer check-ins, operator office hours. It’s practical scaffolding to help early teams move faster and more confidently.
Catalyst
Catalyst is your chance to step away from the inbox and dive into what you’re building. Whether it’s a design sprint, dev jam, or two-day product challenge, Catalyst surrounds your team with talent, tools, and urgency to move the needle fast.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our community