City Light Capital

2004

Founded

163

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

City Light Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2004. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in companies that deliver both strong financial returns and positive social impact. Their investment focus spans education, safety and care, and environmental sectors, aiming to partner with experienced teams developing category-defining solutions.

As one of the pioneers in impact investing, City Light has a proven track record of identifying and scaling businesses that create meaningful societal benefits. Notable portfolio companies include 2U (Nasdaq: TWOU), ShotSpotter (Nasdaq: SSTI), Trilogy Education, and Ready Responders.

Portfolio Companies

2U, ShotSpotter, Trilogy Education, Ready Responders

Gepgraphic Focus

United States

Key Differentiators

Impact Investing, Climate Investing, Healthcare Investing, Education Investing

Thypical Investment Size

Not specified

Total Funds Raised

$5.7 million

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InsurTech

EdTech

Health & Wellness

Cybersecurity

IoT (Internet of Things)

Software

New York

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States