NYSERDA

NY Ventures is New York State’s public-sector venture capital program within Empire State Development, deploying over $300 million through direct and indirect equity programs. It backs pre-seed, seed and early-stage companies connected to New York State and also invests in emerging and regional venture managers and accelerator-linked partners. Sector exposure includes AI and machine learning, education, energy, HealthTech, sustainability, impact, underrepresented founders, technology, media and telecom, and women’s health/FemTech, making it most relevant for founders and managers building within New York’s innovation ecosystem.