Identifying and unveiling the hidden potential of a company is an art perfected by Urban Technology Ventures LLC (UTV). UTV is one of Americas leading investors in seed, early and expansion stage minority owned technology companies.

Through investments in technology, UTV plans on participating in the development and nurturing of minority owned firms for the 21st century and beyond. Our investments to date have primarily been focused around digital media and providing technology solutions for Entertainment Company’s.

The next ten years will see UTV focusing on investment vehicles for the Middle East and Africa to support the rapid growth the internet in these emerging markets where there is less then 2% internet penetration currently.

The team's unique hands-on approach and personal involvement in each portfolio company is reflected in dedicated and informal working relationships with entrepreneurs. Our knowledge and expertise is used to nurture and guide start ups, opening up exciting opportunities for our invested companies, through a network of strategic partners.

The company’s profits are based on the operating company’s which UTV is in the process of incubating, and from exits on previous investments. The company is committed to “MAKING POVERTY HISTORY”, and 25% of all company profits starting in fiscal 2005 will be donated to non profits and NGO’s who are focused on this goal.

The company supports the following Non Profits and NGO currently:

Urban Technology Ventures and One Village will lead the sponsorship of a Community Technology and Business Incubator in Nigeria. Contact us to find out more about how your company can participate. Checkout the recent photos from a recent OVF field trip.