Andy Weissman

Overview

Andy Weissman is a managing partner at Union Square Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology investments. He began his career in the internet industry in the mid-1990s and co-founded betaworks in 2007, a company that both created and invested in social, real-time applications and services. In 2011, he joined Union Square Ventures as a partner. At Union Square Ventures, Weissman focuses on early-stage investments across various sectors, including technology, media, marketing, financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare. The firm manages over $1 billion across seven funds and has backed more than 130 startups, including Twitter, Etsy, Stripe, Coinbase, and Zynga. Weissman holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University. He is active on social media, sharing insights on his blog and Twitter account, and maintains a professional presence on LinkedIn.

Investment Focus

• Innovative use of information technology
• High growth potential
• Early-stage companies

Portfolio Companies