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Clara Brenner

Managing Partner at Urban Innovation Fund

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Clara Brenner is the Managing Partner at the Urban Innovation Fund in San Francisco, California, where she has successfully invested in companies like Finli and Catch at the seed stage. With a background in entrepreneurship and sustainability, she co-founded Tumml and has a strong track record in venture capital, government innovation, and social entrepreneurship.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Partner, Co-Founder

    2016 - Current

    Investing in startups shaping the future of cities. The Urban Innovation Fund is a VC firm that provides seed capital and regulatory support to startups tackling our toughest urban challenges - helping them grow into tomorrow's most valued companies.

  • CEO

    2012 - 2018

    Urban ventures accelerator and startup hub for urban tech. We provided funding and mentorship to entrepreneurs developing high-growth businesses addressing major urban challenges.

Tumml's mission is to empower entrepreneurs to solve urban problems. We provide entrepreneurs with tools to help scale their impact.

  • Associate

    2011 - 2011

    Fundrise

  • Marketing Coordinator, Program & Construction Management

    2009 - 2010

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.

Raised $7,273.00 from Australian Renewable Energy Agency.

  • Assistant Project Manager

    2009 - 2009

  • Assistant Project Manager

    2006 - 2009

    Formerly Urban Realty Advisors

Monument Realty is a real estate company that offers property development, leasing, management, and sales services.

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