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The latest news, press releases, and media coverage from United Investment Capital.

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Media MentionTechCrunch

The Investors Betting Big on MENA's Startup Ecosystem

A deep dive into the cross-border venture funds bridging Silicon Valley and the Middle East — featuring United Investment Capital's Managing Partner on the firm's thesis and Cairo expansion.

Podcast & InterviewInvest Like the Best

How to Build a Cross-Border Venture Fund — Invest Like the Best

UIC's Managing Partner joins Patrick O'Shaughnessy to discuss building a venture firm with a global perspective, the MENA opportunity, and lessons from 20 years of investing.

Press ReleaseUnited Investment Capital

United Investment Capital Announces $150M Fund III Closing

UIC closes its third flagship fund, bringing total assets under management to over $500M, with a focus on enterprise software and digital health companies across the US and MENA.

Media MentionForbes

50 Venture Firms Shaping the Future of Digital Health

United Investment Capital named among the top 50 venture firms driving innovation in digital health, recognized for its portfolio of care delivery and health infrastructure companies.

Podcast & Interview20VC

The Founder-First Framework — 20VC with Harry Stebbings

A candid conversation on what it really means to be a founder-first investor, why UIC passes on great markets with the wrong founders, and the firm's portfolio construction philosophy.

Press ReleaseUnited Investment Capital

UIC Portfolio Company Meridian Health Raises $42M Series B

Newport Beach-based UIC announces the Series B close of portfolio company Meridian Health, a virtual-first primary care platform serving underserved communities.

Media MentionWall Street Journal

Newport Beach's Quiet Rise as a Venture Capital Hub

How a cluster of venture firms in Newport Beach, CA — including United Investment Capital — are challenging the dominance of Sand Hill Road.

AwardVenture Capital Journal

UIC Named to Emerging Manager 50 List for Third Consecutive Year

United Investment Capital recognized on the annual Emerging Manager 50 list, honoring the top emerging venture managers by performance, strategy, and LP satisfaction.

Press ReleaseUnited Investment Capital

United Investment Capital Opens Cairo Office, Expanding MENA Strategy

UIC establishes its first international office in Cairo, Egypt, reinforcing its commitment to identifying and backing exceptional founders across the Middle East and North Africa.

Media MentionBloomberg

Climate Tech Funding Hits Record High as Investors Pile In

United Investment Capital cited among the institutional investors accelerating climate tech deployment, with portfolio companies Verdant Energy and Dune Energy highlighted.

Podcast & InterviewMENA Tech Podcast

Investing at the Intersection of MENA and Silicon Valley

UIC's Cairo office lead discusses the unique dynamics of the MENA startup ecosystem, the most exciting sectors, and how the firm sources deals across two continents.

Media MentionFinancial Times

The Fintech Investors Who Saw the Embedded Finance Wave Coming

A profile of the early-stage investors who backed embedded finance before it became a buzzword — UIC's Managing Partner discusses the firm's fintech conviction.

Press ReleaseUnited Investment Capital

UIC Leads $18M Series A in Clearpath Finance

United Investment Capital leads the Series A round for Clearpath Finance, an embedded lending platform enabling SMBs in emerging markets to access working capital.

AwardOC Business Journal

Best Venture Firm — Orange County Business Journal Awards

United Investment Capital wins Best Venture Firm at the Orange County Business Journal's annual awards, recognizing the firm's impact on the Southern California startup ecosystem.

Media MentionInc. Magazine

Venture Capital's New Geography: Beyond the Bay Area

How firms like United Investment Capital are proving that world-class venture investing doesn't require a San Francisco zip code.

Media MentionFast Company

These 25 VCs Are Redefining What Founder Support Looks Like

United Investment Capital's hands-on portfolio support model earns recognition in this annual list of the most founder-friendly venture firms.

Press ReleaseUnited Investment Capital

Portfolio Exit: Trove Acquired by Global Luxury Group for $280M

UIC announces the successful exit of Trove, a consumer marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, acquired by a leading global luxury conglomerate.

Media MentionThe Information

Enterprise SaaS Valuations Stabilize as Quality Investors Return

UIC Managing Partner quoted on the return of disciplined enterprise software investing and what founders should expect from term sheets in 2025.

AwardPitchBook

UIC Recognized in PitchBook's Global VC Firm Rankings

PitchBook includes United Investment Capital in its annual global VC firm rankings, citing strong portfolio performance and consistent deal sourcing across sectors.

Press ReleaseUnited Investment Capital

United Investment Capital Announces Fund II Final Close at $220M

UIC closes Fund II above its $200M target, backed by a diverse LP base of family offices, endowments, and institutional investors across the US and Gulf region.

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