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MARCH 23 M&A ADVISOR SERIES EVENT

Meet Ed Mitzen and hear how he founded, built, and then exited Fingerpaint. Business owner attendees can get a complimentary, high-level business valuation upon request.
VENTURE + GROWTH

STARTUP PATIENT PATTERN
RAISES $2M
Patient Pattern, a Buffalo-based startup that participated in Upstate Capital’s March 3 Invest NY: Health event, raised $2M in seed funding. Investors included Upstate Capital member Launch NY, Jack Greco, and other local investors. Steven Buslovich, Patient Pattern’s founder, said, “We’re in an excellent place and things are moving very quickly… Our problem right now is that the demand is there; we just need to deliver fast enough.”

RIT VENTURE CREATIONS-BACKED COMPANIES RAISE $45M IN FUNDING
Casana and Owl Autonomous Imaging, two member companies of RIT Venture Creations, have recently secured $45 million in investment funding. Johan Klarin, RIT Venture Creations Director and Upstate Capital member, said, “RIT’s Venture Creations business incubator’s mission is to help cutting-edge tech companies accelerate their growth.”
PRIVATE EQUITY + M&A

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MEET PEOPLEASE, UPSTATE CAPITAL’S NEWEST ANNUAL SPONSOR
PEOPLEASE is the leader in blue/gray Professional Employer Organization (PEO) solutions, with an emphasis on worker’s comp and safety. Connect with Regional Sales Manager TJ Mitchell to learn more.
COMMUNITY

HUDSON VALLEY VENTURE HUB TO
HOST VENTURE FEST ON MARCH 15
SUNY New Paltz School of Business and the Hudson Valley Venture Hub present Spring Venture Fest 2022: Food and Agriculture. The event is free to attend and will provide entrepreneurs, investors and service providers in the food and agriculture industry with a space to network. The event will take place on March 15 from 4:00-6:30 PM.

The 2022 NEW YORK BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION IS UNDERWAY!
The 2022 New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) is underway, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved! Join the NYBPC as a judge or mentor to create unique value for future entrepreneurs in NY. This is a great opportunity to share your wealth of expertise with today’s newest innovators.
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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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