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City Light

Impact investor

New York · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 7 people tracked

Also known as City Light Capital · CITY LIGHT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT III, LLC

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Investment thesis

City Light backs companies whose core products deliver measurable social impact, operating on the belief that private markets can meaningfully help solve complex, interconnected societal problems in education, safety and care, and the environment. The firm holds that a company's impact is embedded in how it generates revenue. Through its City Spark program, City Light invests at the pre-seed and seed stages in companies positioned to grow into Series A candidates. For Series A investments, it targets companies with at least $1M in revenue, an exponential growth trajectory, and demonstrable social impact.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 22, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Check
$1M – $6M
HQ
New York, New York, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2008
Last 12 months
6 investments
Private fund assets
$134.7M
VC funds
9
Tracked investments
178
Unicorns
3
IPOs
3
Acquisitions
4

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories

Founder mafia

2 people who came through City Light went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 154 of 178 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×65Digital Health ×53AI & Machine Learning ×44SaaS ×32Energy ×28Cleantech ×26Enterprise Software ×21Mental Health ×21

HQs:United States×109Canada×2Germany×1Sweden×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 99 portfolio companies
66%
solo founders
65 of 99 mapped founding teams
59%
repeat founders
of 105 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 21 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×652 founders×253 founders×84+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 96 founders with education data

Harvard Business School ×8Harvard University ×8Stanford University ×7Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×6Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×5The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×5University of California, Berkeley ×5Yale University ×4

What their founders studiedfrom 91 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×22Business & Management ×19Computer Science ×14Economics ×10Politics & Policy ×10Life Sciences ×7Humanities ×6Finance & Accounting ×5

Where their founders worked beforefrom 105 founders with career history

Stanford University ×3DeLorme ×2ENGIE North America Inc. ×2General Assembly ×2Little Universe ×2McKinsey & Company ×2Oak Ridge National Laboratory ×2Shopify ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×4

17 founders hold a PhD · 27 hold an MBA (of 95 with degree data)

Investments · 178 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 42025 · 62024 · 12022 · 62021 · 102020 · 42019 · 12018 · 12017 · 52016 · 22015 · 22013 · 244 dated

Blinkchargingblinkcharging.comin𝕏NASDAQ: BLNKDec 2013

Blink Charging provides EV charging stations and turnkey charging services, including commercial Level 2 and DC fast chargers as well as residential chargers, along with installation, maintenance, remote monitoring, and support.

CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationMiami Beach, US

Michael D. Farkas(Chief Executive Officer)inJack Zwick(Chief Executive Officer)Andy Kinard(President)in

BoardBill Richardson(Director)William Fields(Director)

Mednaxpediatrix.comNYSE: MDOct 2021 · $25M

Pediatrix provides physician-led specialized medical care for women, babies, and children, delivered both in person and virtually across the United States.

Digital HealthHealthtechSunrise, US

Roger J. Medel, M.D.(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph M. Calabro(Executive Officer)Vivian Lopez-Blanco(Executive Officer)Dominic Andreano(Executive Officer)Mark S. Ordan(Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board)Kasandra H. Rossi(Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer)

Co-investorsCollaborative FundFifty YearsGaingelsGreycroftY Combinator

ShotSpottershotspotter.comin𝕏NASDAQ: SSTI

SoundThinking (ShotSpotter) provides gunfire detection technology that identifies and verifies shooting incidents in near real time, connecting detection with investigation and response workflows.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSNewark, US

RALPH A. CLARK(Executive Officer, Director)inSONYA STRICKLER(Executive Officer)Ralph A. Clark(President and Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardRANDY HAWKS(Director)inTOM GROOS(Director)inGARY LAUDER(Director)in

Co-investorsBand of AngelsClaremont Creek VenturesGideon Hixon FundLauder PartnersNorwest Venture PartnersThe Westly Group

Affect Therapeuticsaffecttherapeutics.comin𝕏✓ verified

Affect Therapeutics operates an app-based digital treatment provider offering care for substance use disorders (alcohol, cannabis, opioid) and mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, using methods such as contingency management, CBT, medication-assisted treatment, and peer support.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US

Jeff DeFlavio(Co-founder)inKristin Muhlner(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardKevin Ryan(Director)inJeff Rinehart(Director)in

Co-investorsArtis VenturesAlleyCorpKapor CapitalLifeArc VenturesSamsung NextWhat If Ventures+1 more

1S1 Energy1s1energy.comin

1s1 Energy develops materials innovations for green hydrogen production and utilization, targeting energy providers and utilities seeking low-cost, reliable decarbonization solutions.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsNot stated, US

Daniel Sobek, Ph.D.(Co-founder, CEO)inSukanta Bhattacharyya, Ph.D.(Co-founder, CTO)inThiago Figueiredo(Co-founder, CBO)inProf. T. Don Tilley, Ph.D.(Co-founder)

Co-investorsCourse Corrected VC Holding IIFaber

257257.co

257 provides a customer intelligence platform built on digital energy twins of 130M U.S. homes, using data and AI to help companies identify, target, and convert households across online and offline channels.

AI & Machine LearningEnergyMarketing Tech

Scott Rosenberg(Co-founder, CEO)inTal Chalozin(Co-founder, CTO)in

Co-investorsF2 Venture CapitalSwift Ventures

2U2u.comin𝕏May 2019

2U provides online education and learning platforms for individuals and institutions to improve career prospects and access educational opportunities.

EdTechLanham, US

Christopher J. Paucek(Chief Executive Officer)Catherine A. Graham(Chief Financial Officer)inJohn B. Ellis(Chief Accounting Officer)inKees Bolin

BoardRobert Stavis(Director)inPaul A. Maeder(Chairman of the Board of Directors)in

Co-investors137 VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersLumos Capital GroupNovak Biddle Venture PartnersRedpoint VenturesHighland Capital Partners

Accomplish Healthaccomplish.healthin

A primary care and obesity/metabolic health clinic offering virtual and in-person visits with integrated nutrition counseling, health coaching, and remote patient monitoring to help patients achieve personalized wellness goals.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Jacob Brody(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesFloating Point

Actualactualhq.comin

ACTUAL co-develops commercial-scale energy infrastructure projects, working from early stages to turn them into financeable, bankable assets.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy

Derek Lyons(Founder)inKarthik Balakrishnan(Founder)in

Co-investorsClimacticVirta Ventures

Affineonaffineon.comin

Affineon Health builds automation tools for healthcare providers and care teams, reducing administrative and tedious tasks so clinicians can focus on patient care.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Ryan Van Wert(Physician Executive / Co-founder)inEvan(Executive (former COO Zus Health, CPO Codametrix, CPO Innovaccer))Tony(CTO)Dan(CFO & COO)Abid Siddiqui(Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investorsAI FundBenhamou Global VenturesHeadwater VenturesLoup VenturesSignal Peak Ventures

Airshipairship.usin𝕏

Airship builds software for home services trades businesses, aimed at increasing big-ticket job revenue for roll-up platforms and independent brands.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechUnited States, US

Craig Battin(Founder)in

Co-investorsFour Acres CapitalLorimer VenturesQED InvestorsTwine VenturesAugust CapitalFoundry+1 more

Aloe Carealoecare.cominSeed · Apr 2020 · $5M

Aloe Care develops a comprehensive platform for monitoring and coordinating care for independent older adults, addressing safety, communication, and care collaboration among family members and caregivers.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechIoTMedical DevicesNew York, US

Ray Spoljaric(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Evan Schwartz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Adam Burgoon(Director)

Co-investorsGrit Capital PartnersLaerdal Million Lives FundOceans VenturesSpringbankTechstars

Amarawithamara.com

Amara offers wellness programming — group classes and 1:1 sessions in physical, social, and mental wellness — led by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and trainers.

HealthtechPropTechWellness & Fitness

Jonathan McNulty(Founder)in

Co-investorsHustle FundJetstream

Andelandel.orgAug 2025

Andel is a cooperative pharmacy marketplace that gives employer health plans access to manufacturer-direct pricing on high-cost medications, cutting out rebates and middlemen.

Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesNew York, US

Jay Bregman(Founder)inRitu Malhotra Singal(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsLightbankBertelsmann InvestmentsHoughton Street Ventures

Andonixandonix.comin𝕏

Andonix develops mobile-first technology solutions designed to equip frontline workers with digital tools, replacing paper-based processes to improve operational efficiency in manufacturing and similar field-dependent operations.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkIoTSaaS

Co-investorsMatterScale Ventures

Angelangelq.aiin𝕏

AngelQ is an AI-powered educational app designed for children that transforms screen time into personalized learning through voice-activated Q&A, age-appropriate content, and parental controls.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital HealthEdTech

Tim Estes(CEO and Founder)inJosh(Co-founder)Dr. K(President and Cofounder)

Co-investorsCortical Ventures

Arborjoinarbor.comin𝕏

Arbor provides a platform that helps households access renewable electricity at lower costs while reducing energy-related complexity.

ConsumerEnergySaaS

Co-investors645 VenturesFirst Round CapitalFJ LabsLowercarbon CapitalObvious VenturesThird Sphere+3 more

Arcadia Powerarcadia.comin𝕏

Arcadia is an energy intelligence platform that helps businesses manage utility bills, procure energy, and track sustainability through a single interface.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWashington, US

Kiran Bhatraju(Executive Officer)inRyan Nesbitt(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBlue Ivy VenturesBoxGroupBroadscaleCamber CreekCongruent Ventures+10 more

AstrumUastrumu.com

Machine learning company quantifying higher education value to help students find meaningful careers.

Kirkland, US

Adam Wray(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn Connors(Director)

Co-investorsKCRise FundCorrelation Ventures

Atomic Canyonatomic-canyon.comin𝕏

Atomic Canyon builds AI-powered software for the nuclear energy industry, supporting teams with document review, compliance, and operational analysis.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSan Luis Obispo, US

Kristian Kielhofner(Founder)in

Co-investorsCommonweal VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersNVIDIAPlug and Play Ventures

Auxirahealthauxirahealth.comin

Auxira Health operates in the healthcare sector, providing clinical services to patients through remote and clinic-based models.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsDigiTx Partners LLC

Backrsbackrs.comin

Backrs provides personalized coaching and college and career planning to help students—particularly high-performing, under-resourced young people—choose schools, majors, and career paths based on real outcomes like earnings and job placement.

ConsumerEdTechImpact & Social GoodSan Francisco, US

Andy Bobowski(Founder)in

Banyan Infrastructurebanyaninfrastructure.comin

Banyan Infrastructure provides project finance software for renewable energy infrastructure investment, helping lenders, investors, and operators optimize returns across asset classes and technologies.

EnergyFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Amanda Li(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Greene(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Greene(Director)

Co-investorsEnergize CapitalIndustrious VenturesKeiki CapitalSE VenturesSun Road SyndicateUlu Ventures+2 more

Benchmarkhealthbenchmarkhealth.comin

Benchmark Health provides a mental health navigation service in which a dedicated Advocate matches individuals with appropriate behavioral health resources, from teletherapy and in-network psychiatrists to peer specialists and community groups.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

David Mou MD MBA(Founder)in

Bicycle Healthbicyclehealth.comin

Bicycle Health provides treatment and support for opioid use disorder (OUD).

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthRedwood City, US

Ankit Gupta(Founder)inRuss PhillipsinChris Norrisin

BoardEvan Richardson(Director)Kelly Clark(Chief Clinical Advisor)

Co-investorsCobalt VenturesFrist Cressey VenturesHustle FundNext Play VenturesQuesta CapitalSignalFire

Birches Healthbircheshealth.comin𝕏

Birches Health provides confidential virtual treatment for people struggling with gambling, sports betting, or trading addictions.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Cynthia Grant(Vice President of Clinical)in

Co-investorsAlleyCorpBlack Jays VenturesDefy PartnersGeneral CatalystRedpoint VenturesWill Ventures

BoodleBoxboodlebox.aiin𝕏Dec 2025 · $5M

BoodleBox is a collaborative intelligence platform where people work together with multiple AI models in shared spaces, framing problems and validating answers rather than relying on single-user chatbots.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

France Q. Hoang(Founder)in

Co-investorsDOGWOOD VENTURESJHH vcService Provider CapitalECMC GroupOsage Venture Partners

Brave Carebravecare.com𝕏Series A · Apr 2021 · $10MDefunct

Brave Care operates pediatric primary and urgent care clinics designed to treat common acute conditions in children, supplemented by remote consultations delivered by clinicians.

HealthtechPortland, US

Asa Miller(Founder)inDarius "Bubs" Monsef(Founder)inMaryam Taheri(Founder)inCorey Fish, MD(Founder)inGary Gerlacher(Executive Officer, Director)Corey Fish, M.D.(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAV8 VenturesFifty YearsVentureSouqY CombinatorZillionizeCollaborative Fund+4 more

Brave Healthbebravehealth.cominSeries B · Oct 2022 · $10M

Brave Health provides virtual mental health care, matching patients with state-licensed providers after an initial assessment.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthMiami, US

Anna Lindow(Founder)in

Co-investorsAble PartnersAloft VCAlpha PartnersBascom VenturesClaritas CapitalGingerbread Capital+4 more

Breathwrkbreathwrk.comin

Breathwrk develops breathing technology to promote wellness.

ConsumerHealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Max Gomez(Founder)in

Co-investors359 CapitalBAM VenturesBlue CollectiveDCM Ventures

Brella Insurancejoinansel.comin

Ansel Health provides health benefit solutions focused on cost-sharing and coverage for unexpected medical bills for employer groups and individuals.

ConsumerHealthtechInsurTechHoboken, US

Veer GidwaneyinAmanda Turcotte(Executive Officer)in

BoardColin Beire(Director)Elizabeth Bierbower(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalFounder CollectiveBrewer Lane VenturesDigitalis VenturesSixThirty Ventures

Brightlinehellobrightline.comin

Brightline provides mental health care for children, teens, and families, combining clinical care with technology.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthBrooklyn, US

Naomi Allen(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investors7wire VenturesCorewell Health VenturesOak HC/FTOptum VenturesSemperVirens Venture CapitalThreshold Ventures

Buywanderbuywander.comin

BuyWander operates an online auction marketplace where consumers bid on discounted goods across categories such as automotive, beauty and health, computer and office, and electronics, then schedule in-person pickup at physical locations.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSpokane, US

Matthew McGee(Founder)in

Co-investorsData TechReshape

Campuscampuswire.com𝕏

Campuswire builds a communication and collaboration platform for college classes, offering a Q&A forum, chatrooms, direct messages, live video, and in-class polling for professors and students.

EdTechSaaS

Tade Oyerinde(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsBetaworksScribble VenturesKlass Capital

Cappfinitycappfinity.comin𝕏
Carboncountscarboncounts.techin

Carbon Counts is a B Corp working on environmental impact, including EverForest, a gaming-based initiative that lets players collect tree points that contribute to planting real trees.

Climate TechGamingImpact & Social Good

Michael Libenson(Founder)in

Co-investorsOceans Ventures

CarbonWavecarbonwave.comin𝕏

Carbonwave collects and processes Sargassum seaweed from coastal waters in Mexico to create biomaterial products including agricultural supplements and cosmetic ingredients.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew MaterialsQuintana Roo, US

Geoff Chapin(Chief Executive Officer)inJohn B. Lee, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)William James Lee(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Ellis(Chief Financial Officer)inAllen McGonagill(Chief Strategy Officer)in

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesPEGASUS CAPITALMirova

Chamber Cardiochambercardio.comin𝕏

Chamber provides care coordination software for healthcare systems operating under value-based care models, with a specific focus on improving cardiovascular outcomes through better data alignment and team coordination.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech

Co-investorsAlleyCorpAmerican Family VenturesFrist Cressey VenturesOptum VenturesGeneral Catalyst

Circcirc.earthin

Circ develops recycling technology that breaks down textile waste, including poly-cotton blends, to recover fibers for producing new materials such as pulp used by fiber manufacturers and apparel brands.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Peter Majeranowski(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAlante CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesCirculate CapitalCard Sound CapitalEnvisioning PartnersLansdowne Partners+6 more

Citizencitizen.com𝕏

Citizen operates a platform that aggregates real-time public safety information and alerts to help communities stay informed and respond to emergencies.

ConsumerSocial

Andrew Frame(Founder)in

Co-investors8VCBreyer CapitalEthos VCGreycroftHaystackLux Capital+5 more

Clarity Pediatrics_Full Lockup_Transparent (1)claritypediatrics.comin

Clarity Pediatrics provides evidence-based telehealth care for pediatric ADHD and anxiety, partnering with insurance providers to make care accessible to families.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthCalifornia, US

Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsHomebrewOperator CollectiveRethink ImpactVamosVenturesMaverick Ventures

Classetclasset.orgin𝕏May 2025

Classet offers Joy, an AI voice recruiter that automatically contacts, screens, and interviews job candidates via phone, SMS, and email, then delivers structured summaries, transcripts, and recommendations to hiring teams.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSChicago, US

Nick Jones(Executive Officer, Director)inGino Rooney(Executive Officer)inCooper Newby(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsStarting LineWayfinder VenturesSV Angel

Clear Currentclearcurrent.ai

Clear Current provides AI-powered transparency and automation for energy contract and tariff management, helping organizations extract insights from energy data to optimize procurement decisions and reduce costs.

AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise Software

John Reuter(Co-founder, CEO)inJake Masters(Co-founder, CTO)in

Co-investorsAvesta FundCoreline VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Rho Capital PartnersRho Ventures

Colla Healthcollahealth.comin

Colla Health provides a behavioral health program for cancer patients, staffing clinicians with psycho-oncology training who deliver evidence-based therapies such as CBT and ACT.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Beau Palin(Founder)in

Co-investors2048 VenturesMenlo VenturesTwine VenturesOncology Ventures

Connecting the IoT Revolutionsenetco.comin𝕏

Netmore operates carrier-grade Low Power Wide Area Networks (LoRaWAN) and the Netmore Connect connectivity platform for utilities, property managers, and enterprises running IoT projects such as smart water/energy metering and track-and-trace.

CleantechEnergyIoTStockholm, SE

Co-investorsHarbor Light Capital Partners

Cookincookin.comin𝕏

Cookin provides an all-in-one ecommerce platform for independent food entrepreneurs to build online storefronts, manage orders, and process payments.

Creator EconomyE-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesSaaSToronto, CA

Morley Ivers(Founder)in

Co-investorsRelay Ventures

Curexgetcurex.comin𝕏

Curex offers at-home prescription allergy relief through sublingual immunotherapy treatments, personalized based on individual allergy testing.

Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtech

Co-investorsJazzya InvestmentsMyelin VCRed & Blue Ventures

DaisyChain Energydaisychain.energyinMay 2026

DaisyChain Energy offers an AI-enabled software platform for managing electric load, including monitoring usage, optimizing load profiles, controlling devices like batteries and EV chargers, and handling electrification, decarbonization, and compliance.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyBrooklyn, US

Alex Blumberg(CEO)inBob Currie(CTO)Amit Singh(CFO)Jackson Lehr(COO)inMcGowan Southworth(President & EIO)

BoardDavid Aronoff(Director)in

Co-investorsJ4 VenturesFlybridge Capital Partners

Defiant Healthdefianthealth.comin

Defiant Health provides accelerated cancer care navigation, coordinating diagnostic testing, expedited specialist referrals, and care-plan reviews using the clinical standards of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesHannah Grey VenturesHeadwater Ventures

Doro Minddoromind.comin

Doro Mind provides specialized mental health care for people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, combining clinical expertise in Clozapine management with family-centered support.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthAlbany, US

Mimi Liu(Co-Founder)inBrady Richards(Co-Founder)Robert Laitman(Clinical Director, MD · Psychiatric Internist)Francis Brady Richards(Executive Officer, Director)Sijia Liu(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSooah Cho(Director)

Co-investorsCoalition Operators

Ejentaejenta.comin𝕏

Ejenta builds an agentic AI platform for connected care that delivers intelligent healthcare solutions to patient homes and manages care for members with chronic conditions like heart failure.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Rachna Dhamija(CEO)in

Co-investors15th RockaVentureTechstarsYamaha Motor VenturesFounders' Co-op

elabseverydaylabs.comin𝕏

EveryDay Labs provides behavioral science-based tools and family support services to help schools improve student attendance.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Todd Rogers(Co-founder & Chief Scientist)in

Co-investorsRethink ImpactBonsal CapitalEdovate Capital

Electric Eraelectriceratechnologies.comin𝕏

Electric Era helps businesses secure government funding and deploy EV charging infrastructure, offering end-to-end support from grant applications through installation and ongoing operations.

CleantechEnergyGovTechHardwareMobility & TransportationRetail Tech

Co-investorsBeresford VenturesIntelis CapitalJoyance PartnersProeza VenturesREMUS CapitalSocial Starts

Elektra Healthelektrahealth.comin

Elektra Health is a virtual menopause care platform combining telemedicine, coaching, education and community.

Alessandra Henderson(Founder)in

Co-investorsChloe CapitalEverywhere VenturesFlare Capital PartnersHuman VenturesSeven Seven SixThe Fund+1 more

Elieli.buildin

Eli simplifies access to home energy programs through software that streamlines complex workflows in clean energy and electrification.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyFintechSaaS

Jeff Coleman(CEO & Co-Founder)inAdrian Del Balso(Head of Product & Co-Founder)inEduardo Del Balso(Head of Engineering & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsLowercarbon CapitalR/GA VenturesSpero VenturesUP Partners

Ellipsis Healthellipsishealth.comin𝕏Nov 2017

Ellipsis Health builds Sage, an AI voice agent designed to support healthcare organizations by handling patient interactions and expanding clinical capacity.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Mike Aratow(Director)Mainul Islam(Executive Officer, Director)Mainul Mondal(Founder)in

BoardMarie Hurabiell(Director)

Co-investorsAble PartnersAIX VenturesCVS Health VenturesE12 Venture Capital, LlcEquitage Ventures, L.L.C.Generator Ventures+3 more

Elroy Airelroyair.comin

Elroy Air develops autonomous hybrid-electric aircraft for heavy-payload cargo delivery, serving commercial logistics, defense, and humanitarian customers.

Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsCalifornia, US

Dave Merrill(Executive Officer, Director)Clint Cope(Director)Andrew Clare(CEO)in

BoardDarren Liccardo(Director)in

Co-investorsShield CapitalSnowpointAster CapitalCatapult VenturesHCVCHemisphere Ventures LLC+11 more

Empathempath.net

A platform for skill acquisition and professional development delivered through digital experiences.

EdTechFuture of Work

Everever.greenin

Ever.green offers high-impact renewable energy certificates (RECs) that fund new renewable energy and storage projects, and runs a tech-enabled marketplace to help buyers acquire clean energy tax credits and guide developers through monetization under the Inflation Reduction Act.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyMarketplaces

Cris Eugster(Founder)inMichael Leggett(Founder)in

Co-investorsDesigner FundEclipse

Everywherecommseverywherecomms.comin

EVERYWHERE provides a platform for communication, mapping, intelligence, and situational awareness tools designed for managing field operations, crisis response, and remote asset security.

Cloud ComputingDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechIoTSaaSAnnapolis, US

Patrick Shay(Founder and CEO)inBrian Stam(Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer)in

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AffectApprenNetAuxira HealthColearnCommSafe AIDaisyChainDigital SignalEzraGetoutpatientMaking industrial workspaces saferOpen Energy EfficiencyReady RespondersReneeSentinl inc.Sh1ftTeal LabsTrilogy Education ServicesTrilogyed

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3 IPOs · 4 acquisitions · showing 5

BlinkchargingNASDAQ: BLNKMednaxNYSE: MDShotSpotterNASDAQ: SSTIDigital Signalacq. by StereoVision ImagingLivesafemobileacq. by Vector Solutions

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has City Light made?
City Light has 178 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited, including 11 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does City Light invest at?
City Light invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
What is City Light's typical check size?
City Light typically writes checks of $1M – $6M.
What sectors does City Light focus on?
City Light focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation.
Where is City Light located?
City Light is headquartered in New York, US.
Does City Light lead rounds?
City Light typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does City Light co-invest with?
City Light most often shares deals with AlleyCorp, Able Partners, Samsung Next, among 427 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 32

Human Ventures

Human Ventures is a venture capital firm and startup studio based in New York City that invests in consumer technology companies at the pre-seed through Series A stages, focusing on emerging market categories.

$250K – $500K
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.

$100K – $10M
Floodgate

Floodgate is a venture capital fund that backs founders at the earliest stages, positioning itself as their first true believers.

$500K – $5M
Next Play Ventures

Next Play Ventures is an investment firm founded by former LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner, focused on coaching and investing in entrepreneurial leaders building purpose-driven organizations.

$100K – $5M
Torch Capital

Torch Capital is a venture capital firm that combines investing, operating, and business-building experience to help entrepreneurs build category-leading companies.

$750K – $1.5M
Artis Ventures

Artis Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on supporting founders reimagining the systems that sustain life, spanning from cellular biology to broader societal impact.

Both backed · 3
$50K – $25M
Town Hall Ventures

Town Hall Ventures is a healthcare-focused venture firm that backs founders addressing long-standing healthcare challenges for underserved communities across the United States.

$3M – $30M
New Markets Venture Partners

New Markets Venture Partners is an impact-focused venture firm that invests in mission-driven education and workforce technology companies aiming to improve economic mobility for underserved Americans.

Both backed · 3
$200K – $1.5M
Energy Foundry

Energy Foundry pioneers a venture capital approach focused on critical infrastructure sectors including energy, water, waste, mobility, agriculture, and infrastructure, leveraging AI, proprietary data advantages, specialized expertise, and efficient capital deployment strategies.

Both backed · 3
OmnidianRecurveOpen Energy Efficiency
$1M – $5M
Threshold Ventures

Threshold Ventures is a venture capital firm that partners with founder-led companies at inflection points of breakout growth, engaging early and providing hands-on advice during moments of market transformation.

$500K – $20M
Deerfield Management Company

Deerfield Management is a healthcare-focused investment firm that supports companies across the healthcare ecosystem through flexible funding, market intelligence, and philanthropic initiatives.

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ManchesterStory Group, LLCOwl CapitalSpringbankLaerdal Million Lives FundNorwest Venture PartnersGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHCVCAME Cloud VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersNextGen Venture PartnersMaC Venture CapitalHighland Capital PartnersThe Artemis FundMS&AD VenturesLobby CapitalBrand Foundry VenturesGutter CapitalRebel FundLooking Glass CapitalDolby Family Ventures

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