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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 . Email New York Ventures at: [email protected]
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Seed through Series B technology companies across New York State. Companies must make a commitment to building a diverse workforce in New York State, generating new jobs and other economic activity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100 million allocated across all 50 states, territories, and Tribal governments for SSBCI funds, with New York's specific allocation for this fund not explicitly stated but part of a larger $100 million state devotion plus $35 million of SSBCI funding. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
New York State Innovation Venture Capital Fund is funded by New York Ventures (Empire State Development). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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