Common characteristics of investment areas

We select our areas of investments for reasons common to each area including:

  • Significant opportunities in large, evolving markets
    Undergoing major shifts in terms of technology, markets, and regulations
  • Efficient capital utilization by the business
    Limited capital invested in products/services that can produce large scale impact
  • Attractive markets to the best entrepreneurs and teams
    Markets that combine opportunities for financial returns and social and environmental impact attract entrepreneurs who can create mission driven companies to achieve competitive advantage
  • Address challenges that are important to the success/competitive advantage of our society
    Potential for social, economic and environmental impact
  • Areas where CLC partners have the experience and relationships needed to add value to our investments
    Experience in operating and investing; government/social sector relationships
City Light Capital

News

2Tor Raises $26 M in Series D Round and Launches UNC-MPA Program

We are please to share that over the last week, our portfolio company, 2Tor, has made significant milestones. 2Tor has raised $26 Million to close [...]

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City Light Capital

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Copenhagen: what to look for…

One of the most exciting things occurring in the world today, from both an economic and environmental perspective, is the development and implementation of cap [...]

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Shotspotter: Tracking the sound of crime

Portfolio

Shotspotter: Tracking the sound of crime

Via Shotspotter.com TRENTON, NJ — Homicide detectives talk about the first 48, the crucial two-day period immediately following a murder during which their investigation is [...]

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Personal Story: Bill Lyons, Venture Partner

People

Personal Story: Bill Lyons, Venture Partner

I am a Venture Partner at City Light Capital focused on our energy and the environment investment sector.  I have known Josh Cohen since before [...]

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