United+ Ventures Information

United+ is a global venture network that aims to make transportation of resources more efficient for society by creating a unified platform of relationships, capital and technology through network economics. Our members are thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, startup studios and venture builders that come from Microsoft, Skype, Gannet, Barclays, JP Morgan, Goldman Sach's, Western Union, OpenX, Etisalat, IBM, and Millicom. They are present in more than ten international markets including Silicon Valley, LA, Houston, Boston, Paris, Dubai and West Africa. The United+ venture network focuses on: * Thought Leadership: We develop a series of think-tank activities that focus on venture studio modeling, emerging market opportunities, financial inclusion, startup research, international venture development, industry publication, article syndication and book publishing. One of our key goals is to create a framework for venture-building organizations such as startup studios, venture capital firms, top universities and global incubators. * Venture Capital: We support a global multi-million dollar fundraising effort to help venture builders transform the TMT sectors (Technology, Media and Telecom), with a strong focus on mobile financial technology in frontier markets. We serve as a bridge between the US and emerging markets by nurturing an ecosystem of investors, funds and leaders that are bullish on frontier market opportunities. * Technology: Our affiliated ventures build companies through proprietary platforms that are powered by shared principles and resources. They are experts in advertising technology, telecom and mobile financial technology (mobile money, remittance, digital finance, M-banking) * Media & Culture: We launch entrepreneurial initiatives that center around digital media, art, entertainment and pop culture.