NY-based nonprofit, Living Cities, leverages philanthropy and finance to uplift low-income lives.
Location
New York City, NY, US
Founded
1991
Living Cities is a New York-based nonprofit organization that leverages the collective power of philanthropy and financial institutions to uplift low-income individuals and close racial wealth gaps in U.S. cities. The firm typically invests in Series A rounds, focusing on initiatives that promote economic security, wealth-building, and dignified living for all people in urban areas.
Notable portfolio companies include Founders First Capital Partners, which has raised $9 million. Living Cities operates as a collaborative of leading philanthropic foundations and financial institutions, driven by a vision of economic equity. The organization offers unique value-add services by fostering partnerships and providing strategic support to ensure the success and scalability of their investments.
Living Cities - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Series A1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Series A 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
