New York Ventures Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund
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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.
Empire State Development, New York Ventures
public · regional
Deadline: rolling
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- small enterprises
- Sectors: deeptech, health, fintech, ai, climate, any
- Stage: pre_seed, seed
- Locally registered entity required
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
- Secure a lead investment from a qualified private investor
- Submit the company's investment materials through the New York Ventures submission portal
- Complete NY Ventures diligence and close alongside the private round
What you will need
- Pitch deck
- Cap table
- Financial model
- Term sheet from the lead investor
Source. https://esd.ny.gov/venture-capital — checked 2026-08-14
"Pre-seed and Seed Matching Fund - $40 million for early-stage startups"