Toroid Partners

Building technology that builds communities.

What We Fund

Toroid Partners backs founders creating the infrastructure for thriving cities and sustainable communities. We invest in the systems that connect people, places, and possibilities.

• Urban Development — technology reimagining how cities work, from housing to public services
• Sustainable Transportation — electric mobility, microtransit, and infrastructure that moves people efficiently
• Community Infrastructure — tools that strengthen local economies and create shared prosperity
• Developer Tools & Infrastructure — the technical foundations that power modern applications
• Climate Tech — solutions that reduce emissions while improving quality of life

We believe the best investments don't just generate returns—they generate resilient, livable communities.

Our Approach

Early conviction. We invest at Pre-Seed and Seed, typically writing $100k–$250k checks. We lead or co-lead rounds and aren't afraid to be your first institutional capital.

Systems thinking. We look for founders who understand that solving urban problems requires rethinking entire systems, not just building apps. Show us how the pieces connect.

Speed matters. We move quickly. If there's a fit, you'll know within days, not weeks.

Long-term partnership. We're in this to help you build something that lasts. Access to our network of urban planners, policy experts, technical advisors, and follow-on investors.

What We Look For

You're building something that makes cities work better. Maybe it's making housing more accessible, transportation more sustainable, or giving communities better tools to thrive.

The best founders we back:

• Have deep insight into a broken system and a clear vision for fixing it
• Understand both the technical and human sides of urban problems
• Are building capital-efficient businesses with clear paths to revenue
• Think in terms of loops and networks—how value compounds as the system grows

If you're rethinking infrastructure (physical or digital), we want to hear from you.

Get in Touch

Email: hello AT korbo.org

Tell us:

• What you're building and why it matters
• The system you're changing
• What stage you're at
• Your deck (helpful but optional)

No warm intro required. If you're building something real, reach out directly.