Urban Innovation Fund
www.urbaninnovationfund.comThe firm invests at the Pre-Seed and Seed stage in startups addressing urban challenges across transportation, energy & sustainability, regulatory tech, proptech, edtech, fintech, small business services, health, public safety, and govtech.
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Urban Innovation Fund invests in startups that enhance the livability, sustainability, and economic vitality of cities. They provide seed capital and regulatory support to entrepreneurs solving complex urban challenges, helping them grow into tomorrow’s most valued companies. The firm believes in getting involved early with founders, understanding the complexities of city-specific problems, and supporting diverse teams building solutions that make a real-world impact in urban areas globally.
What Sets Them Apart
- Specialized regulatory expertise and support for navigating city-specific compliance challenges
- Deep understanding of intersection between multiple urban sectors (e.g., mobility, energy, enterprise software)
- Published annual Urban Outcomes Report tracking real-world impact of portfolio companies in cities globally
- Female-led firm (managing partners Julie Lein and Clara Brenner) with commitment to supporting diverse teams
- Early-stage conviction and involvement - leads seed rounds and provides strategic guidance through company development
Portfolio Highlights
Allocate
Fintech
ApplyDesign
Proptech
Avela
Edtech
BookNook
Edtech
Builders Patch
Proptech
Bundle
Proptech
Chemix
Energy Sustainability
Civic IQ
Govtech
+ 54 more companies in their portfolio
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