Current Firm
City Light Capital
Focus
Digital Health, Climate
About Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is a founder and partner of City Light Capital, a New York venture capital firm that invests early in experienced, US-based teams building companies in education, climate and care, and only in businesses where there is a direct relationship between financial outcomes and measurable social impact. City Light backs companies from the seed stage out of its office on East 52nd Street in Manhattan, and its team page lists Cohen as a partner alongside Jeff Rinehart. Cohen sits on the board of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, which identifies him as a founder partner of City Light Capital, and he served as a director of the Impact Capital Managers Association board, the governing body of the industry network for impact-focused private capital managers.
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Investment Stage
Investment Profile
Josh Cohen is a Managing Partner, City Light Capital at City Light Capital.
Josh's investment focus spans Digital Health, Climate, EdTech, Aerospace & Defense, Space, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Josh Cohen?
Josh Cohen is a Managing Partner, City Light Capital at City Light Capital. Their investment focus includes Digital Health, Climate, EdTech.
What does Josh Cohen invest in?
Josh Cohen focuses on investments in Digital Health, Climate, EdTech, Aerospace & Defense, Space through City Light Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What firm is Josh Cohen at?
Josh Cohen is currently at City Light Capital, serving as Managing Partner, City Light Capital.
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