Urban Future Lab
Overview
The Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon is a non-profit innovation hub for best-in-class climatetech startups with a focus on clean energy and sustainable urban infrastructure solutions. It connects people, capital, and purpose to advance market-ready solutions to address climate change. As an integral part of the NYU Tandon Future Labs network, UFL provides access to industry stakeholders, strategic advice, marketing and branding support, investor networks, and a community of like-minded founders.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR COMPANY | Sep 2024 | Series B | - |
| Soteria Battery Innovation Group | Mar 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Maple Materials | Sep 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc. | Jun 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Cadence OneFive | Oct 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
Brian Worfolk
Director, Carbon to Value Initiative
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Urban Future Lab based?
Urban Future Lab is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
When was Urban Future Lab founded?
Urban Future Lab was founded in 2009.
How many portfolio companies does Urban Future Lab have?
Urban Future Lab has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Urban Future Lab's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include AIR COMPANY, Soteria Battery Innovation Group, Maple Materials, Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc., Cadence OneFive.
What was Urban Future Lab's most recent investment shown here?
Urban Future Lab's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in AIR COMPANY in 2024.
What sectors does Urban Future Lab focus on?
Urban Future Lab focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Urban Future Lab focus on?
Urban Future Lab typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Urban Future Lab's AUM?
Urban Future Lab's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.