Top Venture Capital Firms & Investors in New York

Our complete guide in 2025 for the top investors and VC firms in New York.

Contributors: Carl Lager

Last updated: April 21, 2025

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New York’s Startup Ecosystem: A Financial and Technology Powerhouse

New York City continues to solidify its role as a global center for innovation, ranking just behind Silicon Valley in total VC funding and startup output. In 2024 alone, venture capital activity increased by $4.7 billion compared to 2023, reinforcing the city’s strength despite economic headwinds.

Fintech Anchors the Ecosystem

Fueled by Wall Street and a dense network of financial institutions, fintech remains NYC’s flagship sector. Leading companies like Oscar Health, Better.com, and Ramp have paved the way, while upstarts like Alloy in fintech security are capturing investor attention.

AI and Enterprise SaaS on the Rise

New York’s tech scene has diversified beyond finance. AI-powered SaaS platforms targeting real estate, marketing, and financial services are thriving—backed by the city's access to corporate clients and data-rich industries.

PropTech and Media Tech Fuel Vertical Growth

With a real estate market worth trillions, proptech is gaining ground. Startups like Compass and AI-driven smart building firms are building next-gen solutions. In parallel, media and adtech continue to flourish, supported by NYC’s dominance in media and advertising.

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Venture Capital in New York: Expanding Investment and AI Growth

New York is now one of the most active and well-funded VC markets in the United States, but also in the world, with access to both local capital and nearly every major West Coast firm. In 2024, both late-stage and AI funding surged, solidifying the city’s reputation as a top innovation hub.

Early and Growth-Stage Capital Is Abundant

From Union Square Ventures and BoxGroup at the early stage to Insight Partners and General Atlantic at growth, the city offers a complete funding continuum. Founders in NYC can access tier-1 capital without relocating to Silicon Valley.

AI and Deep Tech Gaining Ground

NYC has become a hotspot for AI labs and frontier tech startups, bolstered by Columbia, NYU, and Cornell Tech. The presence of Facebook AI Research (FAIR) and a rise in independent AI labs signal growing deep tech maturity.

A Shift Toward Profitability

Since 2022, NYC-based investors have led a shift toward financial discipline. Startups are now expected to show unit economics, reduced burn, and long-term monetization strategies, especially in sectors like fintech and SaaS.

New York’s Biggest Startup Success Stories and 2025 Outlook

New York’s ability to produce category leaders across multiple sectors remains unmatched outside Silicon Valley. Fintech, SaaS, and biotech all delivered major wins in 2023–2024, setting the stage for continued momentum.

Fintech Wins: Ramp and Stripe

Ramp raised $300 million in 2023, hitting a $5.8B valuation, while Stripe’s historic $6.5B round also drew backing from NYC-based Thrive Capital. These deals solidified the city’s dominance in enterprise fintech.

Enterprise SaaS and the “Datadog Effect”

Companies like Datadog and MongoDB have scaled globally from New York, proving that SaaS doesn’t need to be West Coast-exclusive. Their alumni networks are now spawning new startups, creating a cycle of reinvestment and growth.

Biotech Emerges as a Contender

While traditionally behind Boston and SF, New York’s biotech scene is catching up, thanks to academic institutions and life sciences initiatives. The $200M IPO of Odyssey Therapeutics marked a breakthrough for the city’s health tech ambitions.

All Investors & Venture Capital Firms in New York

Our complete list of all active venture capital firms and investors in NYC.

Cult Capital
Founded
2014
Investments
4
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DGNL Ventures
Founded
2016
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19
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1
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Daymond John
Founded
1969
Investments
53
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9
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Declaration Partners
Founded
2017
Investments
28
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1
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Deerfield Management
Founded
1994
Investments
96
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39
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Delphi Digital
Founded
2017
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46
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0
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Differential Ventures
Founded
2017
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23
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1
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Digitalis Ventures
Founded
2016
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48
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0
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Dreamit Ventures
Founded
2007
Investments
383
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43
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Dynamk Capital
Founded
2017
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16
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1
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Egis Capital Partners
Founded
2008
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16
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3
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Ekundu Capital
Founded
2020
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23
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0
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Elizabeth Street Ventures
Founded
2018
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19
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2
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Emerald Development Managers
Founded
1994
Investments
25
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0
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Endeavor
Founded
1997
Investments
15
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0
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Energy Impact Partners
Founded
2015
Investments
88
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15
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Equal Ventures
Founded
2019
Investments
20
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0
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Evolution Equity Partners
Founded
2008
Investments
50
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10
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Exsight Ventures
Founded
2015
Investments
9
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1
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FJ Labs
Founded
2015
Investments
611
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58
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Feenix Venture Partners LLC
Founded
2017
Investments
38
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1
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Fernbrook Capital Management LLC
Founded
2016
Investments
34
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2
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FinTech Collective
Founded
2012
Investments
97
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11
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First Round Capital
Founded
2004
Investments
847
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189
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FirstMark
Founded
2008
Investments
333
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52
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Five Four Ventures
Founded
2018
Investments
8
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0
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Flatiron Venture Partners
Founded
2017
Investments
2
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0
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Folius Ventures
Founded
2021
Investments
20
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0
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Future\Perfect Ventures
Founded
2014
Investments
53
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2
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GFA Venture Partners
Founded
2021
Investments
3
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0
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Gaingels
Founded
2015
Investments
506
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17
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Galaxy Digital
Founded
2018
Investments
93
Exits
10
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Galaxy Interactive
Founded
2018
Investments
95
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3
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Gambit Ventures
Founded
2016
Investments
17
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1
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Geek Ventures
Founded
2021
Investments
10
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0
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General Atlantic
Founded
1980
Investments
405
Exits
138
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General Catalyst
Founded
2000
Investments
1078
Exits
172
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Gilgamesh Ventures
Founded
2021
Investments
14
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0
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Golden Seeds
Founded
2004
Investments
102
Exits
12
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Goldman Sachs Investment Partners
Founded
2003
Investments
52
Exits
18
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Good Capital
Founded
2019
Investments
17
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1
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Grand Central Tech
Founded
2014
Investments
91
Exits
15
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Great Oaks Venture Capital
Founded
2005
Investments
438
Exits
102
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Green Egg Ventures
Founded
2016
Investments
41
Exits
5
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GreenPoint Partners
Founded
2019
Investments
8
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0
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Greycroft
Founded
2006
Investments
730
Exits
114
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Grit Capital Partners
Founded
2017
Investments
10
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0
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HDS Capital
Founded
2011
Investments
33
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11
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HOF Capital
Founded
2015
Investments
107
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3
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Hannah Grey
Founded
2021
Investments
10
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0
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Harlem Capital Partners
Founded
2015
Investments
50
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2
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Harmony Partners
Founded
2011
Investments
83
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31
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Hatzimemos / Libby
Founded
2009
Investments
46
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2
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Hudson Valley Startup Fund
Founded
2015
Investments
16
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1
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Human Ventures
Founded
2015
Investments
51
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5
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Humboldt Fund
Founded
1899
Investments
22
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1
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I2BF Global Ventures
Founded
2005
Investments
100
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12
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IA Capital Group
Founded
1992
Investments
68
Exits
19
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IA Ventures
Founded
2010
Investments
146
Exits
28
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ICONYC labs
Founded
2015
Investments
54
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3
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ID8 Investments
Founded
2019
Investments
18
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2
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Imaginary Ventures
Founded
2017
Investments
50
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2
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Imagination Capital
Founded
2017
Investments
19
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2
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Inertia Ventures
Founded
2021
Investments
7
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0
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Innovating Capital
Founded
2017
Investments
26
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6
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Insight Partners
Founded
1995
Investments
910
Exits
185
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Inspired Capital Partners
Founded
2019
Investments
46
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1
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Interlace Ventures
Founded
2019
Investments
21
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1
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Interplay
Founded
2012
Investments
49
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4
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Invus
Founded
1985
Investments
163
Exits
49
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IronGate Capital Advisors
Founded
2017
Investments
4
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0
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J Ventures
Founded
2019
Investments
32
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2
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JDS Sports
Founded
2017
Investments
17
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0
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JLS Fund
Founded
2019
Investments
6
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1
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JP Morgan Chase
Founded
2000
Investments
173
Exits
58
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Juxtapose
Founded
2015
Investments
20
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2
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K50 Ventures
Founded
2017
Investments
163
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11
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KEC Ventures
Founded
2011
Investments
70
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12
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Kairos
Founded
2017
Investments
35
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1
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KiwiVenture Partners
Founded
2014
Investments
15
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6
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Kli Capital
Founded
2014
Investments
53
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4
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L2 Ventures
Founded
2021
Investments
8
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0
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LDV Capital
Founded
2012
Investments
40
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7
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Laconia
Founded
2015
Investments
27
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3
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Laconia Ventures
Founded
2011
Investments
37
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11
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Lateral Capital
Founded
2017
Investments
31
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1
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Lead Edge Capital
Founded
2009
Investments
103
Exits
28
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Legendary Ventures
Founded
2018
Investments
17
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0
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Lerer Hippeau
Founded
2010
Investments
596
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143
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Level Equity Management
Founded
2009
Investments
80
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21
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Level One Fund
Founded
2019
Investments
7
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0
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Lever VC
Founded
2018
Investments
30
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Liberty City Ventures
Founded
2012
Investments
58
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9
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LightShed Ventures
Founded
2019
Investments
20
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1
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LionTree
Founded
2012
Investments
70
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17
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Long Ridge Equity Partners
Founded
2007
Investments
25
Exits
6
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Longevity Vision Fund
Founded
2018
Investments
19
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3
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Looking Glass Capital
Founded
2019
Investments
9
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0
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Lowercarbon Capital
Founded
2018
Investments
48
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Lunch Partners
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2017
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What are the most active venture capital firms in New York?

New York City is home to a vibrant VC scene, with numerous venture capital firms actively investing in the city's startups. Some of the most active VCs include Tiger Global Management, Thrive Capital and Insight Partners – all have invested heavily in NYC-based companies over the past few years.

Other notable funds include FirstMark Capital, Fifth Wall Ventures, Lerer Hippeau and Primary Venture Partners. These firms have all made significant investments into New York-based startups and continue to be major players in the city's venture capital ecosystem.

Some of the world’s largest tech companies also maintain their own venture arms that invest into NYC-based startups – these include Google Ventures, Salesforce Ventures and Microsoft Ventures. These firms have all made investments into some of the city's most notable startups and continue to back promising companies in the area.

There is an abundance of venture capital activity happening in New York – with numerous funds and corporate venture arms investing heavily into the city’s startup ecosystem. The presence of such active investors makes it one of the best cities for entrepreneurs looking for access to capital and resources to help their companies grow.

What are the most common industries for venture-backed startups in New York?

Venture capital investments in New York are heavily concentrated in certain industries – with software, healthtech and fintech companies leading the way. Software startups such as Datadog and Airtable have raised significant sums of venture capital, while fintech companies like Affirm Inc. and Oscar Health Insurance have also been backed by notable investors.

How has the venture capital landscape in New York changed in recent years?

The venture capital landscape in New York has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years. With more investors entering the market and corporate venture arms actively investing, competition for deals has become increasingly fierce. This heightened level of competition has driven up valuations for many startups and resulted in larger investments from VC firms. At the same time, the number of exits – through mergers & acquisitions or initial public offerings (IPOs) –has also increased significantly over the past several years.

Several notable New York startups have gone public in 2020, including software company Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) and payment processing firm Affirm Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM). These developments demonstrate that investors are becoming more comfortable with the idea of investing in New York startups and are looking for better returns.