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Pronomos Capital
Pronomos Capital is the first venture capital fund dedicated to upgrading institutions and building the cities of tomorrow. Its mission is to build prosperous...
Pronomos Capital
Pronomos Capital is the first venture capital fund dedicated to upgrading institutions and building the cities of tomorrow. Its mission is to build prosperous cities that uplift entire regions by working with citizens, states, and developers to upgrade laws and institutions for greater justice and well-being. It invests in mission-driven projects such as charter cities and special governance zones that create human-centric communities with functionally different laws than the surrounding region.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Houstin
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Principals
Patri Friedman
Founder and General Partner
Bradford Cross
Partner
Naval Ravikant
Advisor
Jonathan Swanson
Advisor
Michael Gibson
Advisor
Balaji S. Srinivasan
Advisor
Dakin Sloss
Advisor
Taavi Kotka
Advisor
Tom W. Bell
Advisor
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What does Pronomos Capital invest in?
Pronomos Capital invests in new charter cities and special jurisdiction projects. These are urban-scale developments that operate under distinct legal frameworks, aiming to attract residents and businesses through upgraded governance. The firm's portfolio includes operational zones like Próspera in Honduras and Itana in Nigeria, as well as projects in Palau, the Mediterranean, and Africa.
How is Próspera in Honduras structured relative to Honduran law?
Próspera operates under Honduras's ZEDE program, a legal framework allowing for semi-autonomous special economic zones. It functions as a startup city with its own governance and regulatory system, designed to drive economic growth. Pronomos Capital is an investor in the project, which represents the first modern operational example of this charter-city model.
Does Pronomos Capital invest in traditional real estate or PropTech companies?
No, Pronomos Capital does not invest in traditional real estate assets or PropTech software companies. Its entire portfolio consists of charter-city and special-jurisdiction projects, which blend physical infrastructure with legal and governance innovation. These are not typical real estate plays but rather foundational investments in new regulatory environments.
Who founded Pronomos Capital and who runs investment decisions?
Pronomos Capital does not publicly disclose its founders or current investment committee members on its website or available public records. The firm highlights a team of advisors with backgrounds in major technology companies, charter-city legislation, and large-scale education, but no named principals are known.
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