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 underlying thesis revolves around the future of cities. We back technologies that underpin our built world, strengthen our social systems, and drive economic vitality. Our annual Urban Outcomes Report captures quantitative data and case studies on portfolio 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