Urban Innovation Fund

A venture capital firm that invests in startups transforming massive, regulated industries and shaping the future of cities.

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2016
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$2.2M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
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About

Urban Innovation Fund is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, that provides seed capital and regulatory support to entrepreneurs solving urban challenges. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in companies operating in sectors such as transportation, energy & sustainability, climate, civic, regulatory tech & compliance tech, proptech, edtech, financial technology & small business services, public health & govtech. They aim to enhance city infrastructure and services through innovations and support overlooked entrepreneurs, particularly women and people of color.

Portfolio · 1

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Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Industrial Technologies1
Fintech & Insurtech1

Q&A

What is Urban Innovation Fund's primary investment focus by sector?
Urban Innovation Fund shows a concentration in Industrial Technologies, with one portfolio company in Fintech & Insurtech as well.
Can you name some of Urban Innovation Fund's portfolio companies?
Urban Innovation Fund's portfolio includes Apply Design, a mixed reality platform for real estate, and Versatile, which provides process control solutions for construction sites.
What is Urban Innovation Fund's typical investment stage?
Urban Innovation Fund has participated in Pre-Seed and Seed stage rounds, with one follow-on investment at the Pre-Seed stage.
When was Urban Innovation Fund's most recent investment activity?
Urban Innovation Fund's most recent recorded investment round occurred in October 2022.
What was the funding stage and amount for Urban Innovation Fund's investment in Apply Design?
Urban Innovation Fund participated in Apply Design's Seed round, which raised $3.35 million.
What was the funding stage and amount for Urban Innovation Fund's investment in Versatile?
Urban Innovation Fund participated in Versatile's Series B round, which raised $108.53 million.
What is the typical investment range for Urban Innovation Fund?
Urban Innovation Fund typically invests between $1 million and $3.3 million.
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Identifiers & details

Founded2016-6