Deals, News & Events for the Upstate Capital Investment Community
Gain Industry Insights and Connections at Invest NY: Future of Food
NYSTAR and Upstate Capital present Invest NY: Future of Food, an event to highlight the food and agtech industry and innovation in Upstate New York. Registration is open for this event on June 29th at the Culinary Institute of America.
VC + GROWTH
Binghamton based Natrion announced it has secured $2 million in seed funding from high-profile investors, including Mark Cuban of Shark Tank. Natrion has developed a patented and proprietary technology called the Lithium Solid Ionic Composite (LISIC)
Innovate 518 starts a new program to provide non-dilutive, pre-seed funding up to $50,000. The Shovel Ready program is being led by Heidi Knoblauch, who started last year as one of the entrepreneurs-in-residence for Innovate 518.
MEMBER NEWS
The New York State Economic Development Council has named Sarah Lee, CEO of Think Dutchess and Executive Director of the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency, the Economic Developer of the Year. The organization said Lee’s ability to identify, unite and build her team and community led to five closed projects with $345 million in investment, over 217 new jobs and over 1,723 retained jobs.
Reitler earns multiple top-5 rankings in Pitchbook’s Q1 2022 Global League Tables. The Firm achieved top 10 status in multiple US regions, landing them 9th most active venture capital law firm on the West Coast.
MORE UPSTATE CAPITAL NEWS
Think Dutchess and Upstate Capital present Accelerate Hudson Valley, an event to highlight the entrepreneur and start-up community in Dutchess County and beyond. Apply to pitch at Accelerate Hudson Valley on September 15 at Revel 32 in Poughkeepsie, NY. The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 18, 2022.
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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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