ABOUT

Founder-led. Mission-driven. Built for partnership.

UrbanMacro is a founder-led nonprofit urban intelligence and investment advisory platform focused on emerging-market cities and underserved communities.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Urban and economic strategy experience across cities, infrastructure and emerging markets

UrbanMacro is founded by Ben Simpfendorfer, an urban and economic strategy adviser with experience across city analysis, emerging-market research, infrastructure appraisal, spatial analysis and development-focused advisory work.

His work has focused on how cities grow, how infrastructure shapes economic opportunity, and how better evidence can support stronger investment decisions.

Interested in working together?

UrbanMacro is interested in collaborating with cities, development institutions, foundations, universities, community organisations and partners working on inclusive and resilient urban development.