Requests for Startups

As we enter the next phase of technological evolution, innovation is no longer just about what AI can do — but how it can build. The following themes highlight high-impact areas where investors and startups can collaborate to accelerate change.

Retraining the Workforce for the AI Economy

While AI innovation focuses on data, models, and algorithms, the physical infrastructure powering this transformation—data centers, semiconductor plants, and robotics manufacturing—needs skilled human expertise. There’s a growing gap in technical trades such as electricals, HVAC, and precision engineering.

We see strong potential for startups developing AI-driven vocational training ecosystems — platforms that combine simulation, AR/VR, and personalized AI tutors to upskill workers in months, not years. Such startups can tap into a massive demand driven by both government and enterprise reskilling initiatives.

Video Generation as the New Infrastructure Layer

Next-generation AI video models are making hyperrealistic, low-cost video creation instantly accessible. This will redefine industries from entertainment to e-commerce and education.

Imagine interactive marketing that lets consumers “try before they buy” virtually, AI-generated brand campaigns tailored to individuals, or new forms of immersive storytelling.
We’re looking for ventures treating generative video not as a tool, but as a platform, enabling a new class of applications, creative engines, and content ecosystems.

The 10-Person Billion-Dollar Company

With the rise of AI-native productivity tools, lean teams now have the power to scale like never before. The new generation of startups can achieve massive impact with minimal headcount, optimizing for revenue per employee and execution velocity.

UIG is particularly interested in backing high-agency founders building scalable, capital-efficient ventures that leverage automation, AI, and no-code architectures to build billion-dollar outcomes.

Infrastructure for Multi-Agent AI Systems

AI systems are evolving from single models to distributed multi-agent networks, where agents collaborate, delegate, and reason at scale. This introduces complexity in orchestration, debugging, and optimization.

We invite builders to create next-gen AI orchestration and observability platforms that make managing agentic workflows as seamless as deploying a web app.

AI-Native Enterprise Software

Just as the shift to the cloud birthed giants like Salesforce and ServiceNow, the shift to AI-native enterprise software will define the next decade. Tomorrow’s business systems won’t just record data—they’ll act intelligently, assisting employees in decision-making and execution.

We seek ventures reimagining CRM, HRM, and ERP systems where AI is deeply integrated — augmenting human performance, automating complexity, and enabling faster, data-driven operations.

Replacing Traditional Consulting with LLM-Powered Solutions

Governments and large enterprises spend billions annually on consulting services that could now be automated with AI and LLM-based systems.

From compliance checks to regulatory drafting, there’s immense opportunity for startups developing domain-specific AI consultants that can replicate (and outperform) traditional advisory functions — delivering faster, cheaper, and more transparent results.

Final Thought

At UIG, we believe that innovation thrives where vision meets execution. If you’re building or investing in startups aligned with these themes, we’d love to connect — to fund, mentor, and accelerate the next wave of global disruptors.