Urban Capital Network
Funding platformHouston Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Urban Capital Network provides investors with access to premium venture-backed investment opportunities, allowing them to invest in leading startups for relatively small check sizes (under $20,000). The platform is positioned around democratizing access to venture deals that are typically reserved for larger institutional or accredited investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 4 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 15 of 27 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ9AI & Machine Learning Γ4Enterprise Software Γ4Healthtech Γ3B2B Marketplaces Γ2Consumer Γ2E-commerce Γ2Logistics & Supply Chain Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ13
Investments Β· 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2019 Β· 12018 Β· 12015 Β· 13 dated
Aclaimant provides risk management software to help organizations identify and actively manage business risks.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechChicago, US
Michael Schultz(Co-founder)David Wald(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLaura Brady(Director)
Alexandria, US
Ethan McAfee(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBLAIR GARROU(Director)inMARK HASEBROOCK(Director)
Cart.com provides unified commerce and logistics software and services that enable companies to sell and fulfill orders across multiple channels.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHouston, US
Omair Tariq(Founder and CEO)inJim Jacobsen(Director)Jim Jacobson(Director)
BoardAlan Miller(Director)Scott Calliham(Director)Blair Garrou(Director)in
SaaS
HopSkipDrive operates a marketplace and software platform connecting students and other individuals needing support to vetted caregivers for transportation, while providing school districts with tools like RouteWise AI to optimize their transportation operations.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US
Carolyn Yashari Becher(Executive Officer)Joanna McFarland(Executive Officer, Director)inJanelle McGlothlin(Executive Officer)
BoardGreg Bettinelli(Director)in
Ironclad is an AI platform for digital contract management that helps companies execute faster deals, reduce contract surprises, and measure value.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jason Boehmig(Founder/CEO)inCai GoGwilt(Director)Jason Springer(Chief Executive Officer)Jeremy Smith(President)Vedavati Verma(Chief Technology Officer)Jason Herman(Chief Product Officer)
PDI Technologies provides software solutions for retailers, wholesalers, and brands, with a focus on the convenience retail and fuel/energy sector, including ERP back-office, enterprise invoicing, and insights/analytics tools.
Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
St. Louis, US
Anton Xavier(Executive Officer, Director)Dheeraj Patri(Executive Officer, Director)BLAIR GARROU(Director)DHEERAJ PATRI(Executive Officer, Director)DAGAN XAVIER(Executive Officer)ANTON XAVIER(Executive Officer, Director)
LISNR is an ultrasonic proximity platform that enables contactless commerce and customer engagement through presence detection, secure authentication, targeted promotions, and gamified loyalty experiences across retail, finance, mobility, and education sectors.
AdTechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechCincinnati, US
Rodney Williams(Founder & CEO)Nick MacShane(Director)Chris Ridenour(Director)Monique Idlett(Director)Michael Venerable(Director)
Roya makes skin health products with suggestions based on CDC data.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
QuotaPath is an AI-native sales commission tracking and compensation management system that lets teams design, run, and optimize comp plans while connecting incentive decisions to revenue outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechBryn Mawr, US
Anthony J Bruno(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matthew Cole Evetts(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardChristopher Shonk(Director)in
Resonant Therapeutics operates an antibody discovery platform that generates antibodies to highly selective tumor targets missed by other technologies, aiming to shorten the antibody discovery process.
BiotechHealthtechHouston, US
Maastricht, US
Christopher James Georgen(Executive Officer, Director)Kim Raath(Executive Officer, Director)Manuel Sanchez Rodriguez(Director)Steven Harris(Director)
BoardSamantha Lewis(Director)in
Upgrade Boutique sells custom wigs and hair products including bundles, closures, and frontals through an online marketplace for stylists and consumers.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplacesHouston, US
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesIronclad Β· prnewswire.com Β· Jul 1, 2026
Cart Com Β· houston.innovationmap.com Β· Mar 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Urban Capital Network made?
- Urban Capital Network has 27 tracked investments.
- What stage does Urban Capital Network invest at?
- Urban Capital Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Urban Capital Network's typical check size?
- Urban Capital Network typically writes checks of $20K.
- What sectors does Urban Capital Network focus on?
- Urban Capital Network focuses on Marketplaces, SaaS.
- Where is Urban Capital Network located?
- Urban Capital Network is headquartered in Houston, US.
- Who does Urban Capital Network co-invest with?
- Urban Capital Network most often shares deals with Mercury Fund, CincyTech, Frontera Technology Ventures, among 64 tracked co-investors.
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