Collaborative Fund

Collaborative Fund, established in 2010 in New York, is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative companies at the intersection of technology, media, and creative industries. The firm focuses on sectors such as climate, consumer, industrial solutions, precision health, kids, food, health, and financial services, with a particular interest in businesses driven by creativity and collaborative consumption.

Chris Dowd

Investor

Tejinder Gill

Principal

Vid Micevic

Investor

Luisa Sucre

Principal

Tsung Xu

Venture Partner

Andrew Montgomery

Partner

Past deals in Smart Cities

Parallel Systems

Series B in 2025
Parallel Systems is a company that specializes in designing autonomous, zero-emissions freight transportation systems. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to revolutionize freight transport by creating solutions that are fast, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. By focusing on reducing highway congestion, Parallel Systems seeks to contribute to a more efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Acceleron Fusion

Series A in 2024
Acceleron Fusion specializes in clean energy solutions, harnessing fusion technology to power cities, charge electric vehicles, and fuel rockets. Its innovative platform employs muon-catalyzed fusion to generate abundant, clean energy, aiming to address the engineering challenges of integrating fusion power into the grid and serving various industries.

Poolus

Series A in 2017
Poolus Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2016 that specializes in designing and developing a ride-sharing application. This application facilitates real-time carpool matching services for both passengers and drivers, enhancing the efficiency of local transportation. In addition to connecting drivers with passengers, Poolus offers a driver certification program to ensure safety and reliability. The platform also provides users with access to discount coupons and promotions, enabling cost-effective travel while promoting environmentally friendly commuting practices.

Placemeter

Series A in 2014
Placemeter Inc. is an urban intelligence platform based in New York City that specializes in transforming live video and archival footage into structured data regarding activity in physical locations. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes proprietary computer vision technology and real-time algorithms to analyze patterns in pedestrian and vehicular traffic, as well as to monitor various environmental metrics such as occupancy rates, wait times, and sound levels. Placemeter's solutions cater to smart cities, out-of-home advertisers, and retailers, offering insights that enhance business optimization, customer engagement, and urban safety. By quantifying and predicting traffic patterns, Placemeter aims to foster stronger businesses and more innovative neighborhoods. As of November 30, 2016, Placemeter operates as a subsidiary of Arlo Technologies, Inc.
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