Urban Capital Network
Funding platformHouston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
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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 · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 17 of 27 portfolio companiesSaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×5Consumer ×3Healthtech ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2E-commerce ×2Fintech ×2
HQs:United States×13
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×12 founders×53 founders×34+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with education data
University of Michigan ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2University of Oklahoma ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2019 · 12018 · 12015 · 13 dated
Aclaimant provides risk management software to help organizations identify and actively manage business risks.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechChicago, US
Michael Schultz(Co-founder)inDavid Wald(Executive Officer, Director)inJim Farber(Founder)in
BoardLaura Brady(Director)
Co-investorsLightbankMercury FundModerne VenturesNext Coast VenturesRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcRRE Ventures+1 more
Alexandria, US
Ethan McAfee(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBLAIR GARROU(Director)inMARK HASEBROOCK(Director)
Co-investorsCincyTechDundee Venture CapitalJobsOhio VenturesMercury FundSaas Ventures, L.L.C.
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)inOmair T.(Founder)inSaheb Sabharwal(Founder)inRemington Tonar, PhD(Co-founder)Jim Jacobson(Director)
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundBeyond CapitalCapital FactoryCincyTecheGateway CapitalHelium-3 Ventures+15 more
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)inJoanna McFarland(Executive Officer, Director)inJanelle McGlothlin(Executive Officer)in
BoardGreg Bettinelli(Director)in
Co-investors1843 CapitalBascom VenturesBuilders + BackersEnergy Impact PartnersFirstMark CapitalGreycroft+7 more
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)inVedavati Verma(Chief Technology Officer)Jason Herman(Chief Product Officer)
Co-investors500 GlobalAccelAmplo VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesElevate VenturesEmergence Capital Partners+19 more
PDI provides enterprise software and analytics solutions for retailers, wholesalers, and brands in the convenience and foodservice industries, helping them manage operations and gain market insights.
Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsTrailblazer Capital
St. Louis, US
Anton Xavier(Executive Officer, Director)DAGAN XAVIER(Executive Officer)inDheeraj Patri(Executive Officer, Director)EDUARDO MARIA XAVIER(Executive Officer)RONAK SHETH(Executive Officer)
BoardKyle Welborn(Director)
Co-investorsCapital InnovatorsDelta-v CapitalMercury FundSerra Ventures
Co-investorsFrontera Technology Ventures
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)inChris Ridenour(Director)in
BoardNick MacShane(Director)Monique Idlett(Director)Michael Venerable(Director)
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalCincyTechCollectivCourtside VenturesJumpstart VenturesLeadX Capital Partners+11 more
Roya makes skin health products with suggestions based on CDC data.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Co-investorsEmmeline VenturesR/GA VenturesTechstars
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)Eric Heydenberk(Founder)in
BoardChristopher Shonk(Director)in
Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersFrontera Technology VenturesHubSpot VenturesStage 2 CapitalATX Seed VenturesInsight Partners+1 more
Rares operated an investment platform that allowed a community of investors to fund and invest through Rares wallets.
Fintech
Gerome Sapp(Founder)in
Co-investorsRareBreed VenturesSand Hill AngelsCake VenturesGaingelsMaC Venture Capital
Resonant develops antibody-based therapeutics for oncology using deep cancer biology and drug discovery expertise.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US
Co-investorsTexas HALO Fund
Spruce offers on-demand home cleaning and household services—including whole-house cleans, tidy-ups, laundry, organizing, and add-ons like carpet deodorizing and oven cleaning—delivered by background-checked, insured service providers.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsFitz Gate VenturesFrontera Technology VenturesMercury Fund
Otto (TeleVet) builds technology for veterinary clinics and animal hospitals to help them connect with pet owners and manage their practice.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaSAustin, US
Price Fallin(Co-founder)inSteven Carter(Co-founder)inAllie Esch(Director)
Co-investorsDundee Venture CapitalMercury Fund
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Media & EntertainmentMaastricht, US
Christopher James Georgen(Executive Officer, Director)Kim Raath(Executive Officer, Director)Manuel Sanchez Rodriguez(Director)Steven Harris(Director)
BoardSamantha Lewis(Director)in
Co-investorsBlue CollectiveMercury FundCryptology Asset Group
Upgrade Boutique sells custom wigs and hair products including bundles, closures, and frontals through an online marketplace for stylists and consumers.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesHouston, US
Co-investorsSouth Loop VenturesTechstars
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioKoupon Mediaacq. by PDI Technologies
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesIronclad · prnewswire.com · Jul 1, 2026
Cart Com · houston.innovationmap.com · Mar 5, 2026
QuotaPath · croclub.com · Sep 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Urban Capital Network made?
- Urban Capital Network has 27 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- 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 71 tracked co-investors.
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