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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR VENTURE NY
Registration is open for Venture NY featuring the NYBPC Grand Prize Finals on April 27 in Syracuse and online. The event will feature:
- Startup pitches and investor networking
- Panels and workshops on early stage investing and funding for companies
- Syracuse Innovation Tour featuring the Salt City Market, the Tech Garden, and more
- Grand prize finals for the NYBPC with $30,000 in cash prizes awarded
- Keynote conversation with Seth Levine from the Foundry Group, and co-author Elizabeth MacBride about their book, The New Builders, presented by Grasshopper Bank
VENTURE + GROWTH
HELIXINTEL RAISES $4M
Buffalo-based HELIXintel announced it recently closed $4 million in seed funding. The funding will be used to accelerate the company’s strong year-over-year growth and to help it expand nationwide. HELIXintel CEO Jon DeWald said, “The latest round of investment will help us simplify maintenance needs for businesses that want to save time and money in the process.”
ANALYZING A STARTUP’S POTENTIAL
When Upstate Capital member Richard Honen of Phillips Lytle LLP analyzes a startup’s potential, several of the factors he considers are the exit experience of the entrepreneur, the entrepreneur’s experience, and if the company is responding to a specific need in a growing market.
CIRCUIT CLINICAL RAISES $29M
The Buffalo-based startup Circuit Clinical recently closed a $29 million round of funding. Local investors included Upstate Capital members Launch NY and the Western NY Impact Investment Fund. CEO Irfan Khan said, “This is a moment of transformational impact for Circuit.”
INTERVIEW WITH CHUCK STORMON
Chuck Stormon of Acumen Detection, an Upstate Capital member, shares his advice to founders on the Mindset Startup Academy’s Investor Interview Series. The topic of his interview is “Determining Go-To-Market Strategy and Product-Market Fit.”
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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.
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.
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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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October 26, 2022
Upstate Capital Weekly Newsletter – 10/26/22
Send your nominations for the Annual Awards Celebration by October 31st! Nominate a client company and associated transaction, a colleague, or even your own successful deal. Multiple entries are encouraged.
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October 24, 2022
Event Recap – Invest NY: Climate Tech
Over 100 people gathered at the University at Albany’s ETEC Center on October 19 for Invest NY: Climate Tech. The event was part of the Invest NY series, sponsored by NYSTAR and NYSERDA and produced by Upstate Capital, designed to highlight innovation in various industries across New York.
Read More October 19, 2022
Upstate Capital Weekly Newsletter – 10/19/22
Send your nominations for the Annual Awards Celebration by October 31st! Nominate a client company and associated transaction, a colleague, or even your own successful deal. Multiple entries are encouraged.
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Upstate Capital Weekly Newsletter – 10/13/22
Last Call to Register for Invest NY: Climate Tech at the University at Albany’s ETEC Center. Meet more than 30 startups, venture-backed CEOs, investors, and keynote with Dr. Bill Acker talking about the future of energy storage. Join us in-person and online!
Read More October 5, 2022
Upstate Capital Weekly Newsletter – 10/5/22
Should you or someone you know be recognized at the Annual Awards Celebration? Nominations are open now through October 31 for capital providers, companies, and people in the industry.
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