Who we are

We’re a venture capital firm investing in USA based, high-growth companies dedicated to tackling some of society’s toughest challenges.

We look for the most dynamic and experienced entrepreneurs passionate about leveraging the power of technology and markets to create substantial economic, social and environmental value.

We measure our success as investors by the financial returns we achieve and the impact our companies create through improvements in the ways we protect people, property and places, educate and inform ourselves, and consume energy and environmental resources, while promoting an open society.

We believe companies that have a clear, measurable mission have a competitive advantage and can attract the best people, partners and customers.

We have been successful mission-driven entrepreneurs and investors ourselves and, therefore, draw upon our experiences and networks to roll up our sleeves and assist our portfolio companies. But, we believe that entrepreneurs and management teams must always lead.

We believe our three investment areas profoundly shape the world we live in – Safety & Security, Education & Information Services, and Energy & Environmental  – and have found common ground in the types of entrepreneurs these areas attract, the ways technology can be leveraged and the scale of opportunities created by changing markets and public sector forces.

We invite you to learn more by exploring this site and by contacting us directly.

City Light Capital

News

Why Asking Your School Tough Questions Scares the Crap Out of You

I’ve been privileged in my career to both be a teacher and to co-found a successful educational software company, Wireless Generation. During my decade of [...]

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City Light Capital

Blog

Heroic Companies: Innovation that Matters to the World

Steve Pearlstein interview with HBS Professor Rosabeth Kanter Steve Pearlstein, the respected business journalist from The Washington Post has a terrific interview series titled “On [...]

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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: Matt Cohen, Principal

People

Personal Story: Matt Cohen, Principal

Prior to joining City Light Capital I had the privilege of working with talented people in diverse areas of asset management and investment banking.  I [...]

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