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Pre-seed and Seed Matching Fund Program is sponsored by NY Ventures (Empire State Development). This program provides equity investments to high-growth startup companies in their early stages of development. The investments must be matched by the private sector, with a requirement of at least $1 of private sector investment for every $1 invested by NY Ventures.
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Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program - Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program Host: State Small Business Credit Initiative Link: https://esd. ny. gov/pre-seed-and-seed-matching-fund-program NY Ventures, the state’s venture capital arm for innovative, expanding businesses, supports early-stage technology and start-up companies through the Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program (NYVPSSF).
The Program will offer early-stage businesses equity investments from $50,000 up to $250,000 with matching from the private sector (there must be at least $1 of private sector investment for every $1 NY Ventures invests). In addition to financial support, Empire State Development offers the tools and key introductions needed to help companies reach the next level.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-stage, high-growth startup companies in New York State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 to $250,000 (equity investments). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Pre-seed and Seed Matching Fund Program is funded by NY Ventures (Empire State Development). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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