H/L Ventures

We are honored to share that H/L Ventures has been named Best Impact Investments Firm 2024 – North America by Wealth & Finance International in their Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards! This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting purpose-driven founders, fostering innovation, and creating lasting value for our portfolio and the communities they serve. We are grateful to Wealth & Finance International and their panel for this recognition and to the founders, partners, and clients who inspire us daily. https://lnkd.in/dPtBhZ9H #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #PurposeDriven #Innovation

Following the exciting announcement of Galina Ozgur’s elevation to Managing Director at H/L Ventures and General Partner at CityRock Venture Partners, she joins Oliver Libby on a special For Starters episode In this conversation, Galina shares the strategies that make H/L Ventures unique, including our hands-on daily active engagement model. From wishlist calls that identify founder priorities early to risk mitigation strategies that begin pre-investment, Galina highlights how purpose-driven partnerships can create long-term success for both startups and investors. Galina also discusses how this early alignment can enhance due diligence, transform risk into opportunity, and set the stage for impactful partnerships. 🎥 Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of venture capital and how Galina’s expertise will continue shaping H/L’s mission of building companies that do good and do well. 📺 Watch now: https://bit.ly/49gJG69 #ForStarters #VentureCapital #FounderSupport #PurposeDriven

Exciting News at H/L Ventures! We’re thrilled to announce that Galina Ozgur, our Vice President of Platform, has been elevated to Managing Director at H/L Ventures and General Partner at our CityRock Venture Partner funds! Galina’s decade-long dedication to supporting early-stage founders and her transformative approach to platform strategy have been game-changers for H/L and the companies we back. In this expanded role, she will help drive our strategy and shape our investments at the fund-level as she continues to guide our purpose-driven founders to build and grow companies that do good and do well. We’re excited to have Galina’s wealth of knowledge and passion behind our strategy, mission, and companies. Join us in congratulating Galina on this incredible achievement! 📖 Read more here:https://lnkd.in/d_5pdzWG 📖 Venture Capital Journal feature: https://lnkd.in/diSWAnfj #VC #ImpactInvestor

Congratulations to Lyle Adams, founder of Spry, for being named to the inaugural #SEEN50 list, celebrating 50 underrepresented founders leading transformational tech startups in NYC. Lyle’s leadership at Spry, driving innovation in athlete empowerment, exemplifies the impact that diverse-led teams bring to the tech ecosystem. We’re proud to support Spry and Lyle on this journey and grateful to Tech:NYC and Visible Hands for spotlighting trailblazers like him at the SEEN Summit. Check out the full SEEN 50 list here: https://lnkd.in/dnWE86N8 #DiversityInTech #ImpactInvesting #Innovation #TechInSports

Upper Iowa University Athletics joins the growing list of institutions partnering with Spry to enhance their athletic operations. Through this partnership, Spry equips Upper Iowa's student-athletes, coaches, and administrators with innovative tools to streamline processes and optimize performance. With Spry’s platform, Upper Iowa is setting a new standard for support in collegiate athletics—making resources easily accessible and reinforcing their commitment to fostering excellence on and off the field. We're proud to see Spry continue to empower university sports programs nationwide with solutions designed to make a real impact. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/da7d6vSe cc: Lyle Adams #AthleticsInnovation #FeathersUp 🦚

Oliver Libby joined the #SEENSummit2024 in NYC, powered by Tech:NYC and Visible Hands, to connect and empower diverse-led teams. On The New VC Playbook panel, Oliver shared insights on navigating venture funding and strategies to support underrepresented founders in securing capital alongside Gabby Cazeau (Harlem Capital), Morgan Blumberg, (M13) and Desiree Almodovar (AlleyCorp) We also celebrated the #SEEN50, recognizing 50 trailblazing NYC founders leading transformational tech startups. Thank you to everyone who made this summit an inspiring celebration of diversity, innovation, and inclusive growth! #ImpactInvesting #DiversityInTech #Entrepreneurship #InclusiveGrowth #TechNYC

Advancements from our portfolio company, Sorcero! Their latest product updates elevate how life sciences teams navigate medical content and drive insights, improving the efficiency and impact of their work. Highlights include: 🔹 Enhanced AI-powered insights that streamline data analysis, ensuring quicker access to the most relevant information. 🔹 Precision content search and customizable dashboards designed for medical affairs teams to tailor the platform to their unique needs. 🔹 Improved analytics to help teams gauge engagement and outcome metrics, driving more informed decisions. Sorcero’s continued innovation supports life sciences professionals in transforming data into actionable insights. https://lnkd.in/dKQWM6hJ cc: Dipanwita Das #AI #LifeSciences #HealthcareInnovation #MedTech

In the wake of recent hurricanes, CNote is stepping up to make a meaningful difference where it’s needed most. Disasters like these often impact low- to moderate-income (LMI) and BIPOC communities hardest, exacerbating existing inequalities. CNote’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Program provides a critical lifeline through loans and insured deposits to community financial institutions, ensuring that these communities can access the resources needed to rebuild and strengthen their resilience. Proud of CNote’s mission in fostering financial empowerment for a more equitable recovery. Learn more about their impactful work here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Wn41M0 cc: Catherine Berman #FinancialEmpowerment #DisasterRecovery

🚀 Big news from our portfolio company inCitu! They’ve expanded their innovative urban planning capabilities by partnering with Autodesk Forma, allowing designers to bring urban visions to life with the inCituAR® extension. Now, city planners and architects can instantly transform their geolocated projects into immersive AR experiences. This easy-access tool empowers communities and stakeholders to view and interact with 3D urban designs in a real-world context, fostering transparency and collaboration around urban development. Discover how inCitu and Autodesk Forma are shaping the future of city planning and design here: https://lnkd.in/egnwpJWX cc: Dana Chermesh-Reshef #UrbanPlanning #AR #CityPlanning #AutodeskForma #Innovation

We're thrilled to see Modern Meadow spotlighted in Material World : Oxman Marries Biomaterials and Tech alongside industry innovators, highlighting their breakthrough Bio-Vera™, a sustainable leather alternative with over 90% renewable content, engineered through their proprietary Bio-Alloy™ technology. Modern Meadow’s recent partnership with Esbecobv underscores its commitment to pushing boundaries in sustainable materials, creating viable, animal-free alternatives that meet the demands of discerning, eco-conscious consumers. Read more on Modern Meadow's pioneering work in biomaterials and the future of eco-friendly design: https://lnkd.in/dRfns5YK #SustainableInnovation #ModernMeadow #BioMaterials