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Equity

New York Ventures Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund

Status

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Amount
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A $40 million fund that matches investment from qualified private investors into New York pre-seed and seed stage companies. Individual cheque sizes are matched to the lead investor's round.

Funder

Empire State Development, New York Ventures

public · regional

Deadline: Open all year

Your odds
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Effort
major

Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.

Who can apply

Company must be headquartered or have substantial operations in New York State. NY Ventures explicitly prioritises underserved regions and founders from underrepresented backgrounds; 71% of its portfolio is led by women, minority or veteran founders.

How to apply

  1. Secure a lead investment from a qualified private investor
  2. Submit the company's investment materials through the New York Ventures submission portal
  3. Complete NY Ventures diligence and close alongside the private round

What you will need

Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work · The EU SME definition (Recommendation 2003/361)

Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://esd.ny.gov/venture-capital

"Pre-seed and Seed Matching Fund - $40 million for early-stage startups"

Verified on 14 August 2026

Source: esd.ny.gov

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