Third Sphere

What is Third Sphere?

Third Sphere is an investment fund that specializes in deploying early-stage capital to reshape global systems that are currently inefficient or ineffective, with a strong emphasis on social responsibility and impact.

Their investment thesis focuses on sectors such as PropTech, AgroTech, Hardware (& Manufacturing), Energy, Entertainment (& Sports), IoT (& Wearables), CleanTech, A.I. (& Big Data), GovTech, Impact, Logistics (& Distribution), Robotics, Aerospace (& Defense), Real Estate (& Construction), DeepTech, Mobility, and Woman Focused industries.

With a range of investments from $150,000 to $500,000, their sweet spot typically lies around $300,000.

Third Sphere prioritizes Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B stages in a company’s growth. They aim to fundamentally reshape broken systems by supporting founders who aspire to build a better world.

This includes efforts to upgrade infrastructure, supply chains, and focus on scalable solutions in affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, industry innovation and infrastructure, clean water and sanitation, responsible consumption and production, connected transportation, logistics, and climate action.

Third Sphere claims a top performance within their first funds, benchmarking within the top quartile and decile in terms of returns.

Moreover, their commitment to impact is underlined by engaging with their portfolio companies to drive job creation and systemic change. They also offer the Third Sphere Fellowship, a program committed to supporting individuals and initiatives that align with their mission.

Formerly known as Urban Us, Third Sphere has undergone a rebranding to better reflect their expanded focus and reach beyond just urban solutions to a broader scope of impactful endeavors, all underpinned by a network that connects people, resources, and ideas for collective progress.