Deals, News & Events for the Upstate Capital Investment Community
UPSTATE CAPITAL NEWS
APPLY TO PITCH
Are you running a startup in the HealthIT, medical devices or life sciences? Connect with investors at Invest NY: Health on March 3 in Buffalo and/or online!
PE + M&A
2021 PE Highlights
Upstate Capital recognized significant private equity and M&A transactions from the past year at the Annual Awards Celebration, including the acquisitions of Hammer Packaging and Cloudcheckr and PE investments in Caitec, Deathwish Coffee and Weco Manufacturing.
M&A Activity Soaring
Globally, M&A activity has hit an all-time in 2021 and is set to continue in the new year.
VENTURE + GROWTH
Rocking Rochester Startups
Rochester has several rising stars in their startup scene. Check out who made the Tech Tribune’s final cut.
Hudson Valley Investors
Hudson Valley Startup Fund is preparing to raise more money for their third fund and are looking for startups that have growth and scale potential.
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Introducing Holly Mergenhagen
New Upstate Capital member Holly Mergenhagen is the Director of Corporate Development at Seneca Holdings, LLC, based in Buffalo, NY. Holly works to diversify revenue streams for the Seneca Nation through direct and indirect private capital investments, with a particular focus on businesses active in government contracting.
Shifting Roles @ Phillips Lytle
Jeff Schwartz will take on leading the Albany office for Phillips Lytle, and Rich Honen will continue to grow the firm’s technology practice in the Capital Region and beyond.
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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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February 16, 2023Invest 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.
Read More 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 […]
Read More 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.
Read More 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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