# Urban Intelligence

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/urban-intelligence

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Bristol, UK
- Website: www.urbanintelligence.co.uk
- Total disclosed funding: $0.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 8, 2017)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Urban Intelligence Ltd specializes in providing innovative digital solutions for local authorities, focusing on sustainable community planning and development through robust data integration and analysis.Urban Intelligence Ltd operates as a technology company that assists local authorities in enhancing urban planning through digital tools. Founded by Daniel Mohamed, the company is based in Bristol, UK. Urban Intelligence has engaged in 4 notable deals, with their most recent funding round occurring on May 16, 2023, when they raised GBP 0.600 mn in a Seed round led by the Development Bank of Wales. The total amount raised by the company stands at GBP 0.600 mn.Urban Intelligence primarily offers PlaceMaker, a comprehensive digital platform designed to assist local authorities in the planning and development of sustainable communities. This software enables planners to harness both council-owned local data and national datasets for effective site assessment and identification through a centralized database. PlaceMaker facilitates various functionalities, including proactive site identification, automated suitability analysis, and a fully digital Call for Sites process, making it a critical tool for planners working on Local Plans across the United Kingdom. The platform is particularly tailored for public sector clients, empowering local authority planners to engage effectively with their communities and streamline consultation processes. Key functionalities such as the drag-and-drop Document Builder allow users to create interactive reports and consultations, while integrated feedback management features enhance collaboration and engagement with citizens.Urban Intelligence operates under a subscription-based revenue model, providing access to its PlaceMaker platform through the Government's G-Cloud 14 framework. Clients, primarily local authorities, engage with the company by procuring various packages that meet their specific planning needs. The pricing structure is designed to accommodate different levels of service, allowing for flexibility based on the size and scope of the client’s requirements. As a Crown Commercial Supplier, Urban Intelligence simplifies procurement for councils, ensuring compliance with local government regulations. While specific pricing details for PlaceMaker subscriptions are not disclosed, the platform's offerings include tools for site assessment, representation management, and community engagement tailored to the planning process, thus addressing the needs of urban planners effectively.Looking forward, Urban Intelligence plans to leverage its recent funding from the May 2023 round for growth opportunities. The company is focused on the development of new features for the PlaceMaker platform and aims to expand its market reach, particularly targeting additional local authorities across the UK by the end of 2024. This expansion will support their ongoing commitment to enhancing urban planning solutions and community engagement.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 8, 2017, $0.8M — Development Bank of Wales, Geovation
- Seed, May 19, 2016, $0.1M — Pi Labs

## Investors

- Pi Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pi-labs) — Seed
- Development Bank of Wales (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/development-bank-of-wales) — Seed
- Geovation — Seed