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New York State Innovation Venture Capital Fund | Empire State Development New York State Innovation Venture Capital Fund The state has devoted $100 million – with an additional $35 million of SSBCI funding – to the New York State Innovation Venture Capital Fund, a direct investment fund for Seed through Series B technology companies across New York State.
We invest in exceptional founders from diverse backgrounds who solve large-scale problems using innovative technologies in the following sectors: Climate Technology, Health Tech and Life Sciences, Ag-tech Systems, Advanced Manufacturing, social impact SaaS, Data, and AI and other critical technologies.
Stage: Primarily Seed and Series A rounds Co-investment: We invest alongside your lead institutional or strategic investor but do not lead rounds ourselves. Our companies make a commitment to building a diverse workforce in New York State, generating new jobs and other economic activity. We also consider companies willing to relocate to New York.
New York Ventures is actively deploying capital through the New York State Innovation Venture Capital Fund and is proud to support a diverse and growing portfolio of companies.
Clean Energy / Climate Tech Health Care / Life Sciences Artemis (acquired by iUNU), GiveGab (acquired by EveryAction), Seamless Docs (acquired by Kofile), Concertio (acquired by Synopsys), Kinvolved (acquired by PowerSchool), Tara Biosystems (acquired by Valo Health), RedPin Therapeutics (acquired by Kriya Therapeutics ) , The Cru (acquired by We Are Luminary ), MyndYou .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Seed through Series B technology companies across New York State, particularly those in Climate Technology, Health Tech and Life Sciences, Ag-tech Systems, Advanced Manufacturing, social impact SaaS, Data, and AI. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Pay for Performance Operating Grant Program is sponsored by New York State - Empire State Development (ESD) Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD). This grant program, along with the Workforce Development Capital Grant Program, is managed by the Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) and focuses on creating and expanding industry-driven training that provides in-demand skills and direct job placements.
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program is sponsored by New York State - Empire State Development (ESD) Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD). This program provides funding for capital expenses related to new or expanding workforce training programs. It supports the modernization of existing training centers, building new facilities, or purchasing machinery and/or equipment for training in high-demand fields.