Summary
Nick Grossman is a technology-focused investor and general partner at Union Square Ventures, backing early-stage startups across web2, web3, climate, and AI since 2019. He blends hands-on engineering insight with a platform-first mindset to help founders build durable internet infrastructure. His career spans civic tech and public-interest initiatives—from OpenPlans and Code for America to Streetsblog—reflecting a deep commitment to open data, public goods, and urban-scale impact. An interdisciplinary thinker educated in programming, law, philosophy of technology, and urban studies, he brings a rare mix of technical depth and policy awareness to venture capital. Based in the United States with 18 years in the field, Nick is focused on supporting founders who are building the next generation of important internet platforms.
18 years of coding experience