The Role of Startups and VCs in Spearheading a Circular Transformation
If we are to succeed in the fight against climate change, we need new, better models to using our planet’s…
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Building more sustainable, equitable, and resilient cities is central to tackling climate change. With world-class resources for product development, a global network of experts, and a proven model for fundraising success, we help take your urbantech and climatetech solutions from idea to impact.
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We support startups building scalable solutions in climate, urban mobility, energy resilience, real estate and construction, infrastructure, food, water, and more. We’re particularly interested in teams creating value from the shift to a circular economy.
Our companies benefit from relationships with founders, investors and advisors who’ve built many of today’s most notable startups transforming cities — helping our portfolio companies meet the right people at the right time, communicate effectively with them, and make new collaborations happen.
URBAN-X is a partnership between Jerusalem Venture Partners and MINI. Founded in 1993, JVP has invested in over 150 companies in Israel, the US and Europe. JVP’s investment strategy is spearheaded by a deep expertise in identifying opportunities from inception and growing them into global industry leaders.
MINI is an iconic global mobility brand that puts technology, engineering and design on equal footing. MINI founded URBAN-X to support startups who share those values as part of a continued exploration of projects that improve urban life.
As cities evolve as centers of opportunity, we aim to shape the conversation around which ideas will break through – supporting meaningful change for climate and the planet through inclusive dialogue and an unrelenting passion for challenging the status quo.