FoundersForge is UIV’s community for early-stage founders — built around the conversations, knowledge and connections that don’t show up anywhere else.
FoundersForge is built around one belief: the hardest parts of building a company are rarely technical. They’re about judgment, timing, people and markets — and those things are best learned from founders who’ve already made the mistakes.
We curate the conversations, the knowledge and the connections that our portfolio founders actually need — at the stage they’re actually at.
Candid conversations with seasoned founders and operators. Not keynotes — working sessions on specific problems at specific stages.
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In-depth sector research combining portfolio learnings, founder experience and market data. Built for founders making strategic decisions, not for press releases.
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Access to 250+ founders across 12 sectors who are building through the same challenges. The kind of honest conversation that doesn’t happen in public.
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Founders Forge is open to UIV portfolio companies and select early-stage founders who are actively building. Not a mailing list. A working community.
You’re automatically part of FoundersForge. Reach out to your UIV contact to get access to the community platform and upcoming sessions.
We selectively open FoundersForge to founders outside the portfolio who are at the right stage. Submit your details and we’ll be in touch.
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