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City Light Capital

United States$50K – $3M chequesUpdated May 2026

Seed and formative-stage lead/co-lead investor backing veteran teams in education, safety & care, and environment/climate, delivering Goldman-level analytical rigor and explicit, quantified impact theses. With a disciplined investment approach, the team drives value for both founders and investors.

Cheque size
$50K – $3M
Stages
Operating in
How they invest
Not specified
Technologies
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