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                    Investing in the future of cities

                    Urban Innovation Fund

                    A venture capital firm that provides seed capital and regulatory support to entrepreneurs shaping the future of cities – helping them grow into tomorrow’s most valued companies.
                     

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                    Investment strategy

                    The Urban Innovation Fund invests in startups enhancing the livability, sustainability, and economic vitality of our cities. We invest at the Pre-Seed and Seed stage in these areas:

                              * Transportation 

                              * Energy & sustainability

                              * Regulatory tech & compliance tech

                              * Proptech

                              * Edtech

                              * Fintech 

                              * Small business services

                              * Health

                              * Public safety 

                              * Govtech

                    Urban outcomes

                    As a world-positive fund, we publish an annual report that captures the real-world outcomes of our portfolio companies in urban areas around the globe. The 2024 Urban Outcomes Report includes quantitative data and case studies on companies tackling issues like solar panel recycling, community health, and sustainable finance.

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                    Meet the team

                    Julie Lein
                    Managing Partner

                    Clara Brenner
                    Managing Partner

                    Andrew Felbinger
                    Principal

                    Jenieri Cyrus
                    Senior Associate

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