Leading European early-stage venture fund and first-ever government technology venture fund, collectively managing over €450M, to cooperate on deal sourcing, review and investment in govtech startups across Europe.
We got to chat with Harry Stebbings on the Twenty Minute VC Podcast. Oops! — we forgot to look at the clock and broke through that wall in an engaging 45-minute discussion!
Smarking is repairing the connective tissue of society by optimizing parking assets and driving new revenue which, in turn, funds transformational transportation initiatives like bikesharing, carpooling and door-to-door shuttles.
SmartProcure is repairing the connective tissue of society by creating confidence in how government agencies spend our collective resources so that savings can be used on community priorities.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our $25M second fund. We continue our mission to invest rapid-growth startups that are modernizing operations of government and, in turn, repairing society’s connective tissue.
The health of any society is a function of the strength of the invisible bond that connects its individual citizens to each other. We call this invisible bond society’s “connective tissue”. Government is society’s best vehicle by which to continuously nourish and restore connective tissue.
We are honored to welcome five distinguished current and former government executives to provide provide ongoing detailed feedback on portfolio company products. Council members have signed a non-lobbying pledge to affirm their commitment to exclusively provide product advice.
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake served as the 49th Mayor of Baltlimore, MD, the largest independent city in America. She was elected by her peers as the 73rd President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) – the first African American woman to hold the post. A long-time active participant in national politics, Rawlings-Blake held the position of…
In 2014, City Of Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh appointed Franklin-Hodge to serve in his cabinet as Chief Information Officer, and lead the Department of Innovation and Technology. He managed more than 150 people, and was responsible the City’s efforts to build exceptional, user-centered digital services, empower City employees with effective technology, and improve access…