Urban Innovation Management LLC
Emerging managerSEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- HQ
- CA
Urban Innovation Management LLC backs technologies that underpin the built world, strengthen social systems, and drive economic vitality. Its portfolio includes Jeeves, Allocate, Variance, and Moritz. The firm's team includes managing partners Julie Lein and Clara Brenner, partner Andrew Felbinger, and senior associate Jenieri Cyrus.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does | Historically (to 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stages | Seed | Not enough dated deals | Seed, Series A |
| Sectors | Fintech, Healthtech, Energy, Mobility, Logistics, Manufacturing, Construction and proptech, Edtech, HR and future of work, Govtech | AI applications, Fintech | Fintech, Data analytics, Govtech |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | CA, MA, NY |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 4 dated deals in the last 24 months.
Historical focus (through 2020), derived from historical deal data.
| Year | Deals | Top sectors |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | Data analytics |
| 2017 | 5 | AI applications, Edtech, Foodtech |
| 2018 | 4 | Climate software, Crypto and Web3, Cybersecurity |
| 2019 | 8 | Fintech, Insurtech, Climate software |
| 2020 | 3 | Mobility |
Stage mix over time
- Pre-seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
- Growth
| Year | Pre-seed | Seed | Series A | Series B | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Innovation Fund IV, L.P. | approx. 2025 | $80M (Form D) | Raising |
| Urban Innovation Fund Selects JC, LLC | 2022 | $13.8M (Form D) | Late investment period |
03 · People across funds
- Clara Brenner, Managing Partner
Urban Innovation Fund IV, L.P. (Named on Form D); Urban Innovation Fund Selects JC, LLC (Named on Form D)
- Julie Lein, Managing Partner
Urban Innovation Fund IV, L.P. (Named on Form D); Urban Innovation Fund Selects JC, LLC (Named on Form D)
- Andrew Felbinger, Partner
Urban Innovation Fund IV, L.P. (Team); Urban Innovation Fund Selects JC, LLC (Team)
- Jenieri Cyrus, Senior Associate
Urban Innovation Fund IV, L.P. (Team); Urban Innovation Fund Selects JC, LLC (Team)
04 · Recent deals
05 · Latest from the firm
- InvestmentJeeves raises $110M in funding — Urban Innovation FundSep 29, 2026
- InvestmentMoritz raises $9M Seed round — Urban Innovation FundMay 5, 2026
- InvestmentVariance raises $21.5M Series A — Urban Innovation FundMar 31, 2026
- InvestmentAllocate raises $30M Series B — Urban Innovation FundSep 3, 2025
06 · Sources
- HTTP://WWW.URBANINNOVATIONFUND.COM
- https://www.urban.vc/contactus
- https://www.urban.vc/
- https://www.urban.vc/blog/20260331variance
- https://www.urban.vc/blog/20260929jeeves
- https://www.urban.vc/blog/20260505moritz
- https://www.urban.vc/blog/20251021allocate
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026