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PREVIEW THE INVEST NY: HEALTH STARTUPS
Preview the startups that will be pitching at Upstate Capital’s Invest NY: Health event on March 3. Join us in Buffalo or online to see the companies pitch and for a chance to connect with their founders.
VENTURE + GROWTH
INTERVIEW: TOM QUINN OF
WNY IMPACT INVESTMENT FUND
The “Bell Ringer Podcast” recently interviewed Tom Quinn, CEO of the WNY Impact Investment Fund, an Upstate Capital member. In the podcast, Mr. Quinn discusses the origin of the Fund, its social impact goals, targeted impact areas and portfolio.
JELIKALITE + RUBITECTION: CNY BIOTECH MEDICAL DEVICE WINNERS
Congrats to startups JelikaLite and Rubitection for winning the annual Medical Device Innovation Challenge at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator. Both JelikaLite and Rubitection will be presenting at Upstate Capital’s Invest NY: Health event on March 3 in Buffalo and online.
PRIVATE EQUITY + M&A
PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS:
FBI NETWORKING SESSION
On March 7, the Business Council of NY and the University at Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security & Cybersecurity will be hosting the networking session “Protect Your Business: Resources & Guidance From the FBI.” The session is a special opportunity to have a dialogue and develop partnerships with the FBI and to learn about the resources and services they provide.
AMERISOURCE:
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW
Upstate Capital member Amerisource, an independent direct lender and provider of capital to small and lower middle market businesses, recently published their “2021 Year in Review.” Key metrics include 28 new client deals in 20 states. Executive VP Bill Herrington said, “2021 was a year of record growth across all of our secured lending platforms: working capital, real estate, and equipment.”
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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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