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Listen to our President and Co-founder, Josh Goldman, on the podcast Catalyst by Camber Creek as he takes a deep dive into his physicist background and experiences that led him to start KoBold Metals. From polishing metal in a lab to trap electrons, to working with future KoBold CEO Kurt House in the energy sector, Josh breaks down how the two realized that the world is behind on the raw materials the future economy needs and founded KoBold to find them. 🎙️ Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e3KN8gmJ

Honored to be named to the Top 26 in '26 DC Women in Real Estate list by Kayo Conference Series and to be recognized alongside such an impressive group of leaders shaping our industry. Camber Creek sits at the intersection of real estate and technology, investing in the companies that are redefining how we build, buy, and manage real estate. Thank you Kayo for bringing together an impactful network!

Josh Goldman would never describe himself this way, but he may be one of the most important people in the world. As co-founder of KoBold Metals he has helped develop technologies that do a much better job finding deposits of lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper, and do so at a fraction of the billions of dollars that have become the industry average. These are items on a shortlist of what governments call critical minerals, which are vital for energy production. So, basically, Josh and his colleagues are helping keep the lights on. For example, KoBold uncovered what it projects will be one of the largest copper mines in the world. That deposit in Zambia is one reason the company, a startup, is already worth a few billion dollars. To reach this point, Josh and his team have had to solve tough scientific problems, navigate domestic and international politics, and take a firm stance against corruption. He credits his training as a physicist with helping him think through the things that really matter and how to approach them. Listen to his conversation with Camber Creek Head of Platform Lionel Foster on the Catalyst podcast using the link in the comments. #podcast #business #startup

I don’t usually post about fundraises. Not because they aren’t meaningful but because too often they’re treated as the finish line, rather than what they actually are: a starting point. But this one is different. Camber Creek portfolio company Cents announced a $140M Series C, the largest investment the laundry technology space has ever seen. Yes, I know. Laundry technology. But what stood out to me isn’t just the number, it’s what it represents. This is an investment on an entire category that’s been overlooked for decades, an essential, everyday industry powering tens of thousands of small business owners across the country. It’s a signal that real innovation isn’t limited to “flashy” sectors, it’s happening in the backbone of the economy, where operators are building durable, cash-flowing businesses and serving real communities. And yes, AI is part of the story but it’s not THE story. This isn’t hype layered onto a weak foundation. It’s AI applied thoughtfully to a real, scaled business, improving operations, unlocking efficiencies, and helping owners run better businesses day to day. More importantly, it’s a reminder of what great companies actually do: They don’t just build software. They elevate industries. They expand what’s possible for the people doing the work every day. That’s why this one felt worth sharing. Because this isn’t just a fundraise, it’s validation. For the operators. For the category. And for the idea that there’s still massive opportunity hiding in plain sight. Congrats to Alexander Jekowsky and Cents team. Excited to see what you build from here. #laundry #venturecapital #realestate

Thrilled to share that Camber Creek portfolio company Cents raised a Series C, led by our friends at Sumeru Equity Partners. Today Cents works with nearly 1 in 6 laundromats across the U.S. and over 7,000 shared laundry rooms - and this is just the first chapter 🚀 . Congrats to Alexander Jekowsky, Gilli Cherrin, and the entire Cents team!

Whatever industry you’re in, there’s probably a specialist media outlet that you consult on a regular basis. You’re familiar with what they write, but what does that publication look like on the inside? How do they define you, their audience? And what is it you should know to improve the likelihood that they’ll highlight your company? As President of HW Media, Diego Sanchez has answers to all of these questions for one of the most important publications in the housing industry, HousingWire. Housing is such a big topic and growing even bigger given the current affordability crisis. So Diego could go for a large, broad audience. But that’s not what HousingWire is doing at all. Diego and his team care most about a group of industry leaders and insiders that, if put in one place, would constitute a mid-sized US city. This approach is targeted, thoughtful, and may be a model for how to break through an incredibly noisy information environment. A link to the full conversation, the latest episode of Camber Creek's Catalyst podcast, is at the link in the comments. #podcast #housing #media

What other economic impacts can we expect from the war in Iran?   How much has the US tariff regime degraded the country’s standing with major partners? And is any place safe for capital right now? Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, answers big questions like this for hedge funds, institutional investors, multinational corporations and—this week—for attendees of the PENSION REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (PREA) Conference. I have the pleasure of facilitating that conversation. Tell me what you want to know. (I’m preparing a list of questions now. Shoot me a note.) Join us this Friday. And let’s talk in person in Nashville. Thanks to Zoe Hughes and team for making this possible and for all their hard work leading up to the conference. This will be good.

Bilt’s annual letter just came out. It provides an update on their recent progress and some of the exciting things to come in areas like agentic commerce. https://lnkd.in/e7xCaZxy

Columbia Business School partnered with Camber Creek portfolio company CompStak® to launch the Columbia CompStak Rent Index (CCRI), a rent analytic tool that will offer new insights into commercial rental markets in more than 50 US cities. #realestate #startup #data https://lnkd.in/eryCU_AJ