VC firms NYC founders may want to consider include investors across a range of stages and sectors, so start by checking which ones match your company. The firms below are ranked by investments recorded in Round Funded’s catalog, a useful starting point for research rather than a measure of fit.
What should founders know about NYC venture capital?
Round Funded’s catalog includes 120 venture capital firms based in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Nearly 4 in 10 list pre-seed among their stages, while about 6 in 10 list seed. That range means you can begin your research with firms that state they consider companies at your current fundraising stage.
The sectors most often listed by New York firms include Fintech, SaaS & Enterprise, AI, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Biotech, and Consumer & Retail. Use those categories to narrow your search, but confirm each firm’s focus before deciding whether to reach out.
You do not have to operate from New York to approach these investors. Most NYC funds invest nationally, so the city’s role as a capital hub does not make it a residency requirement. San Francisco is larger and more AI-dense; New York offers customer proximity and commercial discipline.
Which VC firms in NYC have the most investments on record?
The following firms are ordered by the number of investments recorded in the Round Funded catalog. The selection includes firms with a profile on file and excludes banks, lenders, wealth managers, insurers, real estate and hedge funds, as well as angel networks. The counts are not a ranking of fund size or investment quality.
- Endeavor Catalyst (New York): 435 investments on record; invests from Series A to late stage.
- Lux Capital (New York): 316 investments on record; invests from seed to late stage; sectors include Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare & Biotech and Hardware & Deep Tech.
- Coatue (New York): 250 investments on record; invests from seed to late stage; sectors include Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Enterprise and Fintech.
- Union Square Ventures (New York): 250 investments on record; invests from pre-seed to late stage.
- General Atlantic (New York): 225 investments on record; invests from Series A to late stage; sectors include SaaS & Enterprise, Fintech and Healthcare & Biotech.
- Thrive Capital (New York): 210 investments on record; invests from seed to late stage; sectors include Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Enterprise and Fintech.
- K50 Ventures (New York): 150 investments on record; invests from pre-seed to Series A; sectors include Healthcare & Biotech, Fintech and Manufacturing & Industrial.
- Acumen (New York): 122 investments on record; invests from pre-seed to late stage; sectors include Impact & Social Enterprise, Climate & Energy and FoodTech & Agriculture.
- Bowery Capital (New York): 110 investments on record; invests at pre-seed and seed; sectors include SaaS & Enterprise, Marketplace and Artificial Intelligence.
- CoinFund (Brooklyn): 105 investments on record; invests from pre-seed to late stage; sectors include Crypto & Web3, Artificial Intelligence and Fintech.
How can you tell whether a NYC fund fits your startup?
An investment count tells you how many deals a firm has on record in the catalog. It does not show fund size or indicate whether the firm will reply. Use it to identify firms for further research, then compare their stated stages, sectors and recent activity with your own company.
Stage is a practical first filter. Firms that cover seed through late stage may make many of their investments after a startup has gained traction. If your company is at pre-seed, start with investors that list pre-seed or seed rather than relying on a firm’s total number of deals.
Next, look for alignment in the firm’s sector interests and recent investments. A high count alone does not make an investor relevant to your business. A fund between vintages may not be writing new checks, so check for deals announced in the last 6 months.
When you contact an investor, focus on evidence of progress. New York investors are known for being commercial, and a revenue number can communicate traction more clearly than a vision slide.
What should you include when approaching NYC investors?
First, find the right person to contact. A warm introduction can help, but it is most useful when the fund already fits your company. Review a firm’s past investments to identify partners who have worked in your category and potential founders who could introduce you.
Keep the first email focused on the relevant partner rather than a general inbox. Aim for about 100 words, include one traction metric, and make one clear ask. A targeted list is more useful than sending the same message broadly.
You can also prepare a Data Room link with your deck, traction, team and ask. Round Funded says its Data Room is free to build and share on every plan. That gives you a way to keep the first message concise while making key materials available in one place.
How Round Funded helps founders reach investors
Round Funded helps founders find investors, send pitches and track replies. Its catalog covers 60,000+ active VCs, angels, family offices and accelerators, searchable by stage, industry, geography and check size. Investor profiles are filtered to recent activity, with a check in roughly the last 6 months, and email addresses are verified.
- Submit your startup to get matched with investors according to your company’s fit.
- Search the investor catalog by stage, industry, geography and check size to build a focused list.
- Review investor profiles and past investments as part of your research.
- Use AI to draft personalized outreach emails and follow-ups, then send through your own Gmail so replies land in your inbox.
- Track investors, stages and next steps in the fundraising pipeline, and invite teammates into your workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many VC firms are based in NYC?
Round Funded’s catalog lists 120 venture capital firms based in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The ranked list in this article covers 10 firms, ordered by investments on record.
Do NYC venture firms invest in companies outside New York?
Most NYC funds invest nationally, so founders do not need to be based in the city to approach them. Check each firm’s stated stage and sector interests to assess fit.
Which sectors do New York investors list most often?
The catalog most often shows Fintech, SaaS & Enterprise, AI, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Biotech, and Consumer & Retail among the sectors listed by NYC firms.
Are there NYC firms that consider pre-seed startups?
Yes. Nearly 4 in 10 firms in Round Funded’s NYC catalog list pre-seed, and about 6 in 10 list seed. Confirm the stage listed for each firm before reaching out.
Does a high investment count mean a firm is right for you?
No. The count reflects deals recorded in the catalog, not fund size or whether a firm will reply. Evaluate fit based on stage, sector and recent activity.