Upstate Capital’s Holiday Party & Awards Night celebrate the important work that people are doing in VC + Growth and PE + M&A. Every year, we recognize the people and the companies making impacts in communities across New York. Join the active in VC + Growth and PE + M&A ecosystem in Upstate NY for Upstate Capital’s Holiday Party & Awards Night, the marquee event celebrating the successes of our community.
AWARDS
For companies and people in the industry with transactions, past awards have included:
- Seed Investment of the Year
- Venture Investment of the Year
- PE Investment of the Year
- Exit of the Year
- Ecosystem Champion of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
NOMINATIONS
Our marquee annual celebration highlights exciting investments, notable transactions, and active dealmakers across New York State in venture + growth private equity and M&A.
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2026 Holiday Party & Awards Night Sponsors
Interested in Sponsoring?
Gain exposure and visibility with investors, entrepreneurs and deal makers at our annual marquee event.
Contact Shelby Schneider (shelby@upstatecapital.org)
Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors
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