The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)
Overview
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) is a research center at Rutgers Business School that provides educational programs, and makes seed-stage investments in high-growth startups, with a focus on those led by Black and Latino founders, through its Urban Entrepreneurs Fund.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| NasaClip | Aug 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Nopalera | Mar 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| ABF Creative | Dec 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
alex plinio
Co-Founder Institute For Ethical Leadership,Rutgers Business School,faculty Member
Alfred E. Blake
Founder Of Rutgers Entrepreneurial Accelerator Of Leadership, Co-Founder Of Rutgers Entrepreneurship And Innovation Living Learning Community
Annika Liu
Undergraduate Student Researcher, Co-Founder Of ACCESS, Learning Center Professional Tutor
Corey Ptak
Co-Founder Developer - Teaching Excellence Network
Michael Leiderman
Treasurer And Co-Founder For Rutgers Karaoke Club
Nabil Adam
Distinguished Professor Of Computer Information Systems, Founder And Director Of The Rutgers Center For Information Management, Integration And Connectivity, Founding Director Of The Rutgers Institute For Data Science, Learning, And Applications, Distinguished Professor Of CIS
Patrick Goldsmith
Founder President
Ronnie Battista
Program Co-Founder And Adjunct Professor - Rutgers UXD
Sharon Stoerger
Assistant Dean For Instructional Support And Assessment, Lecturer - Assistant Professor, Chair-Elect - Gamma Nu Eta The National Information Technology Honor Society, Co-Founder Women In Information Technology, Faculty Advisor - ITI Council And Gamma Nu Eta (GNH ITI Honor Society)
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Founder
Aisling Colon
Spouse Partner Of Rutgers President
Joseph Libretti
Managing Director Industry Relations, Managing Director Financial Statastics And Risk Management Masters Of Data Science
Karen Small
Managing Director - The Allen And Joan Bildner Center For The Study Of Jewish Life, Associate Director -The Allen And Joan Bildner Center For The Study Of Jewish Life
Mohannad A.
Managing Director Of Professional Programs
JoAnn Catanzaro
Assistant Director, Healthcare Risk Claims Management, RN, Principal Claims Representative
Anne Diglio
Principal Secretary
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) based?
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
When was The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) founded?
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) was founded in 2008.
How many portfolio companies does The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) have?
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)'s portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include NasaClip, Nopalera, ABF Creative.
What was The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)'s most recent investment shown here?
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Nopalera in 2026.
What sectors does The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) focus on?
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) focus on?
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) typically invests at the Early stage.