Urbanist Ventures
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Key people at Urbanist Ventures.
Key people at Urbanist Ventures.
Urbanist Ventures is a San Francisco-based startup studio and angel fund dedicated to accelerating innovation at the intersection of urbanism and technology. Their mission centers on fostering bold new ideas that address critical urban challenges such as housing affordability, transportation, clean energy, and infrastructure, aiming to create a future of proximity and abundance. They invest in early-stage startups that develop solutions to make urban living more accessible, sustainable, and efficient, supporting founders who tackle systemic urban problems with technology-driven approaches. Urbanist Ventures plays a vital role in the startup ecosystem by building a compounding ecosystem of ambitious founders and providing hands-on guidance to help startups scale and realize their visions[2][4].
Founded by Laura Fingal-Surma, an angel investor focused on urbanist moonshots, Urbanist Ventures emerged from the recognition that urban technology is a powerful yet underappreciated category for sustainable value creation. The idea grew from the need to bring more attention and capital to startups solving urban problems through technology, inspired by the concept of "Moore’s Law for everything"—the vision that essential goods and services like housing and education could become exponentially more affordable over time. Early traction came through close collaboration with the Hustle Fund Angel Squad and a growing portfolio of startups addressing transportation tech, clean energy, and housing innovation[2][3].
Urbanist Ventures rides the wave of accelerating urbanization and the urgent need for sustainable city solutions. The timing is critical as cities face unprecedented pressures from population growth, climate change, and infrastructure decay. Market forces favor innovations that can reduce costs, improve access, and enhance urban quality of life. By focusing on "urbanist tech," they influence the broader ecosystem by channeling capital and talent into sectors that have historically been underfunded yet are essential for future societal well-being. Their work helps bridge the gap between technology innovation and urban infrastructure, fostering a new era of integrated urban development[2][4].
Looking ahead, Urbanist Ventures is poised to expand its influence as urban challenges intensify globally. Trends such as smart cities, clean energy transitions, and affordable housing technologies will likely shape their investment focus. Their ability to nurture early-stage startups and build a collaborative ecosystem positions them to be a key player in driving urban innovation. As cities continue to evolve, Urbanist Ventures’ vision of making essential urban goods and services exponentially more accessible could redefine how urban living is experienced worldwide, reinforcing their role as a catalyst for sustainable urban futures[2][3].
Key people at Urbanist Ventures.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | Outdid | $3.0M Seed | — | AirAngels, Andreessen Horowitz, Archetype, Audacity, Awesome People Ventures, Bankless Ventures, Battery Ventures, Chapter One Ventures, CoinFund, Divergence Ventures, Divergent Capital, Electric Ant, Electric Capital, Ethereal Ventures, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Future Perfect Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Hack VC, Hashed, Iluminar Ventures, Infinity Ventures Crypto, Kearny Jackson, Kleiner Perkins, M34 Capital, Makers Fund, Matterscale Ventures, Nascent, NFX, Not Boring Capital, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Robot Ventures, Seed Club Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Seven Seven Six, SID Venture Partners, Solana Ventures, Sound Ventures, TBD Angels, Todd and Rahul's Angel Fund, Version One Ventures, Ryan Zurrer, Weekend Fund, WPP Ventures, Xochi Ventures, Adam Jackson, Alex Pack, Aliaksandr Hudzilin, Alice Lloyd George, Anastasia Andrianova, Andrew Steinwold, Balaji Srinivasan, Biz Stone, Bo Shao, Brad Holden, Charlie Songhurst, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Nage, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Do Kwon, Eric Wu, Immad Akhund, Imran Khan, Jeff Morris, Jess Sloss, Loreanne Garcia, Luis Cuende, Martin Varsavsky, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Nathaniel Whittemore, Regan Bozman, Rene Reinsberg, Ricardo Weder, Scott Belsky, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Sina Habibi, Stani Kulechov, Stefan George, Stelleo Tolda, Steve Weinstein, Tegan Kline, Trevor McFedries, Tyler Scott Ward |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Clerkie | $33.0M Series A | — | 1984 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Flourish Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Left Lane Capital, Matterscale Ventures, NFX, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Xochi Ventures, Y Combinator, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, Dileep Thazhmon, Eric Futoran, Immad Akhund, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Ricardo Weder, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda, Tom Blomfield |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Betterhalf | $9.0M Series A | — | Andreessen Horowitz, BigSpring, Commerce Ventures, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Matterscale Ventures, NFX, Pareto Holdings, Picus Capital, Quiet Capital, Redpoint eventures, Xochi Ventures, Arash Ferdowsi, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Gabriel Jarrosson, Immad Akhund, Kunal Shah, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Nate Matherson, Ricardo Weder, Rodrigo Teijeiro, Samvit Ramadurgam, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda, Tom Blomfield |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Portão 3 | $4.0M Seed | — | Andreessen Horowitz, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Matterscale Ventures, NFX, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Xochi Ventures, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Immad Akhund, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Ricardo Weder, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda |
| Jan 1, 2023 | CYGNVS | $55.0M Series A | — | Andreessen Horowitz, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Matterscale Ventures, NFX, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Xochi Ventures, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Immad Akhund, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Ricardo Weder, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda |
| Dec 1, 2022 | WOODEA | $1.0M Seed | — | Andreessen Horowitz, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Matterscale Ventures, NFX, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Xochi Ventures, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Eneko Knorr, Immad Akhund, Loreanne Garcia, Luis Martin Cabiedes, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Ricardo Weder, Sergio Fogel, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Klubi | $6.0M Venture Round | — | Andreessen Horowitz, Canary Ventures, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Matterscale Ventures, NFX, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Xochi Ventures, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Igor Marchesini, Immad Akhund, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Ricardo Weder, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda |
| Oct 1, 2022 | REWORTH | $3.0M Seed | — | 83North, Andreessen Horowitz, Balderton Capital, Adeyemi Ajao, Broadhaven Capital Partners, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Marathon Venture Capital, Matterscale Ventures, monashees, Mouro Capital, NFX, Pareto Holdings, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Sarona Ventures, Softbank Latin America Fund, Xochi Ventures, Y Combinator, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Edvard Engesæth, Gokul Rajaram, Immad Akhund, Justin Mateen, Liam Casey, Lluís Cañadell, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Pablo Viguera, Ricardo Weder, Roger Laughlin Carvallo, Sean Behr, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Leadsales | $400K Seed | — | Andreessen Horowitz, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Matterscale Ventures, NFX, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Ulu Ventures, Xochi Ventures, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Immad Akhund, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Ricardo Weder, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda |
| Aug 1, 2022 | AiPrise | $2.0M Seed | — | 1984 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Matterscale Ventures, NFX, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Verified Capital, Xochi Ventures, Y Combinator, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Ricardo Weder, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Latú Seguros | $7.0M Seed | — | Andreessen Horowitz, Canary Ventures, CRV, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matterscale Ventures, NFX, Hans Tung, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Valar Ventures, Xochi Ventures, Chase Gilbert, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Fabian Gomez Gutierrez, Immad Akhund, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Ricardo Weder, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda |
| May 1, 2022 | Nowports | $150.0M Series C | — | Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Avanta Ventures, Adeyemi Ajao, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Broadhaven Capital Partners, DGF Investimentos, Divergent Capital, DST Global, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, General Catalyst, Goodwater Capital, Greenlight Re, Iluminar Ventures, Latitud, Lead Edge Capital, LGF, Matterscale Ventures, monashees, Mouro Capital, Mucker Capital, Next47, NFX, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Sapphire Ventures, Sarona Ventures, Softbank Latin America Fund, Soma Capital, Tekton Ventures, Xochi Ventures, Y Combinator, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Harry Hurst, Immad Akhund, Justin Mateen, Karim Atiyeh, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Parker Treacy, Ricardo Weder, Roger Laughlin Carvallo, Sean Behr, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Paisa | $600K Seed | — | Andreessen Horowitz, cofounder, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Far Out Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Iluminar Ventures, Matterscale Ventures, NFX, Picus Capital, Redpoint eventures, Resolute Ventures, Wayra Hispam, Xochi Ventures, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, David Vélez, Dileep Thazhmon, Immad Akhund, Loreanne Garcia, Matias Woloski, Mike Krieger, Ricardo Weder, Sergio Fogel, Sergio Furio, Simon Borrero, Stelleo Tolda |
