Deals, News & Events for the Upstate Capital Investment Community
UPSTATE CAPITAL NEWS

Meet over 20 HealthIT, medical devices and life sciences startups innovating in Upstate New York at Invest NY: Health presented by NYSTAR and Upstate Capital.
On March 3 in Buffalo and online, the event features a startup showcase, investor perspectives and founder stories.
Expand your personal network and meet with startups, CEOs, investors and industry experts at Invest NY with opportunities for group and 1:1 networking. Register now!
PE + M&A

Deal Activity Upstate
Two companies have been acquired by public companies in the last couple of weeks: Saratoga-based Century Health and Housing Capital by Velocity Financial and Ellenville-based MMI Agriculture. Both transactions were strategic moves for companies in California and Colorado, respectively. Learn more about finding the right buyer for a business at Upstate Capital’s upcoming M&A Advisor Series.

2022 M&A Slowdown?
Three factors will potentially impact the pace of deal-making in 2022: antitrust efforts, cost of capital, and surprises causing volatility in the market. The NY Times reported on what might cool off the M&A market in the coming months.
VENTURE + GROWTH

Fuzehub Grants Open
The first round of FuzeHub’s 2022 Manufacturing Grants, part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, ends on February 4. Click to learn more about eligibility and the application process.

Luminate Applications Due
Working on a technology or application that’s enabled by optics, photonics, or imaging? Luminate can give your startup the immediate funding, support, and investor connections to speed your growth. Applications to Luminate’s six-month accelerator close on Jan. 17 – so get your application in now. It’s not complicated and the benefits are many, including a $100,000 investment at program acceptance, plus a chance to compete for up to $2M in follow-on funding. Space is limited, so apply now. Need more info? Register to attend a free webinar on Jan. 5 (or listen to a previously recorded webinar), or visit Luminate.org.
PARTNER EVENTS

Join MedTech Association on January 13 at the del Lago Resort in the Finger Lakes Region to celebrate New York’s bio/med industry and recognize the innovators who are driving the state’s life sciences ecosphere. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to network with industry friends, partners, and collaborators. MedTech will recognize nine New York companies, institutions and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to improving health and patient outcomes and for strengthening the state’s bio/med industry.
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March 13, 2023
Bank volatility impact survey and information resources
At Upstate Capital, we are closely monitoring the situation with Silicon Valley Bank and banks more generally. SVB’s failure on March 10 caused shock waves that continue to ripple through the US banking system. Many companies, startups and investment firms alike, are facing challenges in a funding environment that is already difficult. If you are […]
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March 2, 2023
Middle-Market Private Equity + M&A Update – Q4 2022
The Middle-Market PE + M&A Update is a quarterly publication for the Upstate NY deal-making community, presented by the Upstate Capital Association of NY and The Bonadio Group,
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Invest Capital Region: Life Sciences + Healthcare
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Lally School of Management, in collaboration with Upstate Capital Association of New York, will host Invest Capital Region: Life Sciences + Healthcare to showcase emerging startups, invite investors to the Capital Region, and build connections within and across the investment, research, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. An afternoon of thought leadership and […]

February 9, 2023
Event Recap: 2023 Investor Outlooks
Investors and industry professionals gathered to network and discuss outlooks for the upcoming year on February 2nd at the Saturn Club.
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December 20, 2022
Upstate Capital Announces 2023 Board of Directors
The Upstate Capital Association of NY, the membership organization for private capital investors and transaction professionals across Upstate New York, has announced its 2023 Board of Directors.
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December 15, 2022
Upstate Capital Announces Winners of the 2022 Annual Awards
Upstate Capital hosted its 7th Annual Awards Celebration to celebrate the investment ecosystem across Upstate New York. The marquee event highlights the most interesting deals and most active dealmakers across the State in seed, venture, private equity and corporate finance. Over 100 companies and individuals were nominated from all across New York State for awards that recognize individuals and teams that build businesses and conduct transactions.
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December 7, 2022
2022 Annual Awards Award Winners
Upstate Capital announces winners at the 7th Annual Awards Ceremony in Rochester for award categories designated by investment stage: seed, venture capital, growth equity, private equity, and exit.
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December 1, 2022
Denny Deleo Recognized for Contributions to Upstate’s Investment Community
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognized Denny Deleo. Denny has had a diverse career that has spanned creating impact in many fields from law to venture capital and innovative technology. A native of Webster, Denny has centered his career on making Rochester and Western New York an amazing place to start and grow businesses for […]
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November 16, 2022
2022 Annual Awards Deal Nominations
Upstate Capital announces the 7th Annual Awards Ceremony – Deal of the Year nominees representing Upstate NY companies. Check out the nominees for award categories designated by investment stage: seed, venture capital, growth equity, private equity, and exit.
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November 1, 2022
Middle-Market Private Equity + M&A Update – Q3 2022
The Middle-Market PE + M&A Update is a quarterly publication for the Upstate NY deal-making community, presented by the Upstate Capital Association of NY and The Bonadio Group,
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