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Urban Innovation Fund

United States$500K – $3M chequesUpdated May 2026
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Formative-stage investor dedicated to companies reshaping city systems—transportation, housing, civic tech, and fintech for underserved communities—providing regulatory support from former urban policy operators to navigate city rules and permits. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.

Cheque size
$500K – $3M
Stages
Pre-SeedSeries A
Industries
TechnologyReal EstateFinance
Operating in
United States
How they invest
Not specified
Technologies
Not specified
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