Urban Innovation Fund
We invest in startups transforming massive, regulated industries. We provide seed capital, hands-on support, and regulatory insights to startups in areas like energy, transportation, and fintech.
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Investment strategy
We write checks $500K-$3.5M at the Pre-Seed and Seed stage in these critical sectors:
BUILT WORLD
Transportation, energy & sustainability, and proptech
SOCIAL SYSTEMS
Health, public safety, and edtech
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Regulatory & compliance tech, fintech, small business services, and govtech
Urban outcomes
Our thesis revolves around the future of cities. We want to back technologies that underpin our built world, strengthen our social systems, and drive economic vitality. Each year, we publish a report that captures the positive outcomes our portfolio companies are achieving in the real world. The 2025 Urban Outcomes Report includes quantitative data and case studies on companies tackling issues like government permitting, at-home cancer screening, and e-waste recycling.
Meet the team
Julie Lein
Managing Partner
Clara Brenner
Managing Partner
Andrew Felbinger
Partner
Jenieri Cyrus
Senior Associate