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Urban Innovation Fund is a venture capital firm based in the United States, dedicated to supporting startups that transform large, regulated industries. They focus on providing seed capital and hands-on support, with a check size ranging from $500K to $3M. The firm has backed 10 companies and emphasizes regulatory insights in its investment approach.
Urban Innovation Fund invests in Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups, writing checks between $500K and $3M. Their investment sectors include energy, govtech, proptech, edtech, fintech, and healthcare, with a particular interest in technologies that enhance urban infrastructure and social systems.
Notable portfolio companies include Electriphi, which was acquired by Ford, Allocate, modernizing private market investing, Avela, an education search and admissions software, and BookNook, improving reading through tutoring. Other companies include Civic IQ, Cleancard, Ethic, Jeeves, Codi, ClimateWells, and Joyride.
To pitch Urban Innovation Fund, email your deck to pitch@urbaninnovationfund.com.
Yes, Urban Innovation Fund often leads investment rounds, particularly in the Pre-Seed and Seed stages.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth and alignment with their mission.
Details about the specific size of their current fund are not publicly disclosed.
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