Neighborly
American finance company (2012–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the former financial company. For a definition of the term "neighborly", see the Wiktionary entry neighborly.
Neighborly was a San Francisco–based financial technology startup focused on financing and deploying fiber-optic broadband infrastructure in communities around the U.S. The company aimed to deliver critical fiber broadband infrastructure to communities, and opportunities to investors interested in closing the digital divide.
Quick Facts Company type, Industry ...
Company type | Private |
---|---|
Industry | Public infrastructure, impact investing |
Founded | 2012; 12 years ago (2012) |
Founder | Jase Wilson |
Defunct | 2019 |
Fate | Bankrupted |
Headquarters | |
Products | Fiber-optic broadband networks |
Close
Previous to their broadband endeavors, Neighborly facilitated municipal bond investments to finance community infrastructure, including schools, libraries, bike paths, and parks. Investors included Emerson Collective, 8VC and Ashton Kutcher's Sound Ventures.