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VC firms backing Smart Cities

Updated 7 November 2026

VC firms we have observed in a smart Cities round in the last two years.

See all 18 →The top 18
18investors on the listNo change this week
699cheques in 12 months-11% against the market
$12Mmedian round they joined+53% against the market median
100%wrote a cheque in 12 months
78%have led a round

The Top 18

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (18)

  1. 1Alumni VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,598$12Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2Khosla VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,128$26Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3SOSVDeploying nowVC firm · United States951$2.5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4HeadlineDeploying nowVC firm · United States307$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5UpHonest CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States146$5Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  6. 6Base10 PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States137$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7Orbit VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Singapore118$959Kmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  8. 8Tribeca Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States110$15Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  9. 9Third SphereDeploying nowVC firm · United States80$5Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  10. 10PSGDeploying nowVC firm · United States68$50Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  11. 11Zeal Capital PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States41$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  12. 12Knoll VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States24$11Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  13. 13Las Olas Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States7$6Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  14. 14Azur Innovation FundDeploying nowVC firm6$2.3Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  15. 15Marunouchi Innovation PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · Japan4$106Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16SistaFundDeploying nowVC firm · France3$33Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  17. 17LifeX VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States2$52Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  18. 18Prudence Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm1$13Mmedian roundMar 2026last seen

Quick answers about VC firms backing Smart Cities

Who are the most active VC firms backing Smart Cities?

By cheques observed, the most active are Alumni Ventures, Khosla Ventures, SOSV, Headline and UpHonest Capital.

How many VC firms backing Smart Cities are there?

18 are on record. 100% made an investment in the last 12 months and 78% have led a round.

Which stages do VC firms backing Smart Cities back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (27%) and Series A (25%).

How big are the rounds VC firms backing Smart Cities join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $13M.

Which sectors do VC firms backing Smart Cities back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Biotech.

Which VC firms backing Smart Cities lead the most rounds?

Khosla Ventures (57 led), Headline (24 led) and Base10 Partners (17 led).

Where are VC firms backing Smart Cities based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (13), Singapore (1) and Japan (1).

What have VC firms backing Smart Cities invested in recently?

Recent rounds include firmly (Series A, Nov 2026, with Alumni Ventures), RadianX (Seed, Nov 2026, with SOSV) and Traversal (Series B, Nov 2026, with Khosla Ventures).

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