Partnership Fund

What is Partnership Fund?

Partnership Fund is a venture capital (VC) firm dedicated to advancing opportunity and fostering innovation in New York City. Their investment strategy focuses on creating smart investments in companies that contribute to the growth and prosperity of the city.

They operate with the mission of building partnerships between the business sector and government to strengthen New York City's economy and address its challenges. The fund prioritizes several key focus areas, including Civic Engagement and Corporate Responsibility, Education and Workforce Development, Innovation, Transit and Infrastructure, each aimed at supporting businesses and initiatives that align with these themes.

Beyond providing capital, the Partnership Fund contributes to the city's development through research and policy work. Recent studies have included analyzing the economic impacts of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's capital plan and assessing New York City's status as a global fashion capital.

Through initiatives like the Coalition for New York's Future and Career Discovery Week, they also engage in community and career-building efforts. The Partnership Fund is associated with the David Rockefeller Fellows program, which selects business executives to explore and engage with civic issues to enact positive change.

Their overarching goal is to not only finance promising ventures but also to ensure New York City remains a vibrant, sustainable, and leading global city, particularly in the post-pandemic recovery efforts.