Union Investment in Municipal Bonds Platform

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Union Investment in Municipal Bonds Platform

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99% Invisible

99% Invisible

The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead City

Host: Roman Mars

Timestamp: 00:35:55 - 00:36:57

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Direct Quote

"The union pension fund is going to invest in the city that then pays the union workers."

Market Gap

Unions need secure investment options for pension funds.

Many labor unions face challenges in finding secure and profitable investment options for their pension funds while ensuring that their investments contribute positively to the communities their members live in. The traditional investment routes can often overlook local opportunities that can yield both financial returns and social benefits. This lack of accessible investment platforms specific to unions leads to missed opportunities for both financial growth and community engagement.

Summary

This idea proposes creating a dedicated platform that facilitates union investment in municipal bonds, allowing unions to securely invest their pension funds back into the cities where their members reside. The platform would provide easy access to information regarding municipal projects needing funding, enabling unions to make informed decisions about where to invest. This would not only secure the financial future of the union members but also help improve local infrastructure and services through the funding of city projects. Target users are labor unions and pension fund managers who want to ensure their investments yield both financial and social returns.

Categorization

Business Model
Marketplace
Target Founder
Subject Matter Expert
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
3-6 months
Initial Investment
$1,000-$10,000

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$3,000 - $7,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$10,000 - $20,000 MRR
Optimistic
$25,000 - $40,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
9/10
Novelty
8/10
Feasibility
7/10
Market Potential
8/10
Evidence
8/10
Overall
8/10
Found on September 30, 2025 • Analyzed on September 30, 2025 5:42 PM

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